Dodge 2010 Caliber - Manual

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 importantinforma...

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. 1 INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sen...

▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 22 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 23 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ Transmitter Batter...

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. Ask yourauthorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in asafe place. Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in PAR...

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem-porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs,rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trapthe key in the ign...

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove the key from the ignition and lock all thedoors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock thedoor, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turnthe key to ...

seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after thebulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with theelectronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Lightbegins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates thatsomeone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.Either of these con...

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If youdo not have a programmed Sentry Key 威 , contact your authorized dealer for details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key froms...

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter once to unlock the driver ’s door, or twicewithin five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. Theturn signal lights will flash to ackno...

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmedRKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK buttonwhile still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same...

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lightswill flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge thesignal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare lock...

Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To changethe current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer...

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unlessyou turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a secondtime or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to becloser to the vehicle due to the ...

Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttonsfacing down,...

To Enter Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START buttonon the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-onds. The parking lights will flash and the hornwill chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in theRemote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: ...

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and releasethe UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlockthe doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (ifequipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switchand turn the switch to the ON position....

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. CAUTION! An unl...

5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the systemdid not enter the programming mode and you willneed to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordancewith local laws. Automatic Un...

3. ‘Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCKswitch to unlock the doors. 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: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the systemdid not enter ...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areengaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll downthe window and open the door...

• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the powerwindow switches will remain active for up to 10 min-utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCKposition. Opening either front door will cancel thisfeature. The time for this feature is programmable.Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cent...

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 LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con-trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. LIFTGATE N...

NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKEtransmitter is inoperative, insert the key into theliftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manuallock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull theliftgate open with one fluid motion. • Although the liftgate has no inside release me...

Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-ture, it may be necessary to assist the props whenopening the liftgate in cold weather. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems: • ...

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sizedseat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to holdinfant and child restraint systems. For more informationon LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH). NOTE: The Advan...

WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. You mightsuffer internal injuries, or you could even slide outof part of the belt. Follow these instructions towear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-sengers safe, too. • Two peopl...

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 willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causinginternal injuries. Always buckle your belt in...

WARNING! (Continued) • 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...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjustedupward or downward to position the belt away fromyour neck. Push the anchorage button to release theanchorage, and move it up or down to the position thatfits you best. NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder be...

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the Aut...

CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the headrestraints are placed in their proper positions in orderto minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of anaccident. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positionin...

3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — Downward Movement2 — Rearward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51

4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lockinto the back decorative plastic half. NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the headrestraints, see an authorized dealer. • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraintschecked by a qualified specialist at an authorizeddeale...

NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflatordesign. This allows the airbag to have different rates ofinflation that are based on the severity and type ofcollision. This vehicle may be equipped with Supple...

Airbag System Components The Advanced Airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Front Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraint forDriver and Fron...

Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driverand front passenger airbags. This system provides outputappropriate to the severity and type of collision asdetermined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),which may receive information from the front impactse...

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags — IfEquipped Supplemental seat-mounted side airbags provide en-hanced protection and work together with supplementalSide Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protectan occupant during a side impact. The supplemental sideseat airbag is marked with an airba...

Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/orside airbags in a frontal or side collision is required.Based on the impact sensors signals...

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts ofthe system whenever the ignition switch is in the STARTor ON position. If the key is in the OFF position, in theACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbag system isnot on and the airbags will not inflate. The ORC contains a backup power ...

Based on the severity and type of collision, the sideairbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may betriggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. Theinflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into thespace between the occupant and the door. The sideairbags fully inflate in about 1...

events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine thelevel of airbag deployment and provide verification. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, ifthe communication network remains intact, and thepower remains intact, depending on the nature of theevent ...

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...

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that are recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status forelectronically-controlled safety systems, including theairbag system • Vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal posi...

in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCHchild restraint anchorage system. Refer to ⬙ LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors andTether for CHildren) ⬙ . • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh-ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too smallto fit th...

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so checkthe belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. • 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 pathopening on the restraint. Disconnec...

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from theretractor until there is enough to allow you to passthrough the child restraint and slide the latch plate intothe buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is completelyextended from the retractor. Allow the be...

LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lowerattachments must be installed in the outboard positionsonly. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common...

provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their olderproducts. Tether anchorage kits are also available formost older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced topassenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, childrestraint systems having attachments for those anchor-ages w...

In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowerand tether straps so that you can more easily attach thehook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.The tether strap should be routed over the center of thehead restraint and attached to the tether anchor on therear of the seat bac...

Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas a...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 92 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ▫ Outs...

▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . ...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror 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 of vehicle). ...

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on oroff by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A lightnext to the button will illuminate to indicate when thedimming feature is activated. CAUTIO...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on yourpassenger side mirror could cause you to collide withanother vehicle or other object. Use your insidemirror when judging the size or distance of...

To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wandin the direction you want the mirror to move. Whenfinished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to thecenter position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. WARNING! Vehicles and ot...

Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down andswing the mirror cover upward. Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be extended out to provide morecoverage of the side glass. Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, i...

Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra-dio. The individual buttons are described in the“Operation” section. The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-FreeProfile certified Bluetooth 威 cellular phone. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. If your cellu-lar pho...

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

• Depending on the maximum number of entries down-loaded, there may be a short delay before the latestdownloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail-able, the previous downloaded phonebook is availablefor use. • Only the phonebook of the currently connected cellu-lar phone is accessible. • Only ...

first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth 威 connection to the Uconnect™ Phone, and then send the addressbook entry via Bluetooth 威 . Please see your phone Owner ’s Manual for specific instructions on how todrop the Bluetooth 威 connection. • If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, itwill on...

Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on theUconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has beenswitched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail-able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call cancontinu...

Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the cellular phone isreachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergencynumber for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone isoperational, you may reach the emergency number asfollows: • Press the button to begin....

When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone thatnormally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequenceon your cellular phone keypad, you can press thebutton and say the sequence you wish to enter, followedby the word ⬙ Send. ⬙ For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3...

• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may becompromised with the convertible top down. Phone 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 we...

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...

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™Voice “Voice Training” feature may be use...

Manual Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near thefloor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desiredposition. Using body pressure, move forward and rear-ward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters havelatched. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is m...

Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by usingthe handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust thedriving position. Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboardside of the driver’s seat. To increase o...

Driver’s Seatback Recline To recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean backto the desired position and release the handle. 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an uprightposition. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer restin...

Six-Way Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switch is located on the outboard side ofthe seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up,down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could...

Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushionand back. The controls for the front heated seats arelocated on the center instrument panel area. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,Low, or...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulatesagainst heat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in aseat that has been overheated could cause seriousburns due to the increased surface temperature ofthe seat. CAUTION! Repeated over...

Adjusting Active Head Restraints Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury inthe event of a rear impact. The Active Head Restraintshould be adjusted so the top of the head restraint islocated above the top of your ear. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Adjusted Head Restraint 3 UNDERSTANDI...

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the headrestraint (on some models, you may need to press thepush button). To lower the head restraint, press the pushbutton, located at the base of the head restraint, and pushdownward on the head restraint. For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be ti...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place items over the top of the Active HeadRestraint, such as coats, seat covers or portableDVD players. These items may interfere with theoperation of the Active Head Restraint in the eventof an accident and could result in serious injury ordeath. • Active Head Restrai...

Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped For additional comfort, pull the strap forward justenough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approxi-mately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. Rear Seats Folded Flat Reclining Rear Seat Strap 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

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 or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. • Be su...

2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge ofthe hood, near the center and raise the hood. Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left sidewhen standing in front of hood) of the engine compart-ment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place thehood prop at the location st...

LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of theheadlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beamselection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,the passing lights and fog lights. The multifunction leveris located on the left side of the steering col...

Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignitionis turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driverwhen the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunctionlever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on theparkin...

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 rear turn signal lights. NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lig...

Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extremebottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lightsand prevent the interior lights from illuminating when adoor is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase thebrightness of the instrument panel lig...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever islocated on the right side of the steering column.The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For informationon the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Fea-tures” in “Understanding ...

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval byturning the end of the lever. Rotate the end of the leverupward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time anddownward (co...

Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipeto clear the windshield of road mist or spray from apassing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, thewipers will continue to operate. CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch andallow the wipers to return to...

TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering columnupward or downward. The tilt control lever is located onthe left-side of the steering column, below the turn signalcontrols Push down on the lever to unlock the column. With onehand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steerin...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over theaccelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph(40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is locatedon the right side of the steering wheel. NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic ...

WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system onwhen not in use is dangerous. You could accidentallyset the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could lose control and have an accident. Alwaysleave the Electronic Speed Control system off whenyou are not using it. To Set a Desired...

RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue toincrease until the lever is released, then the new set speedwill be established. Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph(1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the ElectronicSpeed Control lever is tapped, speed increases, so thattapping the ...

To Accelerate for Passing Press 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 ...

• After training a HomeLink 威 channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink 威 and the ga- rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, thegarage door opener may have a rolling code. If so,proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling CodeSystem.” 4. Press and hold the just-trained Home...

Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink 威 , here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Openerto complete the training for a Rolling Code. • Did you unplug the device for traini...

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by thepower sunroof while operating the power sunroofswitch. Such ...

Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,press the switch forward and hold for two seconds afterthe reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to movetowards the close position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting Sunroof — ...

Ignition Off Operation The sunroof will also operate up to 45 seconds after theignition has been turned OFF. The sunroof operation willbe canceled if either of the front doors are opened duringthe 45 second time period. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet locat...

NOTE: • To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR 威 knob and element must be used. • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) powerrating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system willneed to be replaced. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only...

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on therear of the center console for added convenience. Thisoutlet can power cellular phones, electronics and otherlow power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 andX...

CUPHOLDERS Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There aretwo cupholders located in the front. There are two cupholders behind the center console forrear passengers. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STORAGE Glove Compartment And Storage Bin The glove compartment storage bin is located on thepassenger side of the instrument panel. Upper Instrument Panel Storage A storage compartment is located on the center of theinstrument. Glove Compartment Storage Bin Upper Storage Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING...

To open the storage compartment, push down on thebutton. The lid will open automatically. Push down onthe lid to close it. Door Storage — If Equipped The interior door panels are equipped with lower storageareas. Opened Storage Compartment Front Door Storage 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VE...

CHILLZONE 姞 BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED The upper storage bin door swings upward to present thecontents of the long shallow bin that can store items outof sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. Thelarge glove compartment door swings downward andfeatures two levels of...

Inside the Chill Zone 威 is a vent which, when opened, allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into theChill Zone 威 compartment. Depending on ambient tem- perature and A/C setting, the compartment can keepbeverages cool. Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space forstorage. The ...

WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, musicplayers, and other handheld electronic devicesshould be stowed while driving. Use of these deviceswhile driving can cause an accident due to distrac-tion, resulting in death or injury. CA...

To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high,twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Cargo Cover The cargo area trim panels include two notches formounting the available tonneau cover that accommo-dates the reclining rear seat. To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of ...

Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guidethe rear cover posts into the guides located on both sidesof the rear trim panel. WARNING! In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle couldcause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop andstrike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the...

Removable Load Floor The cargo area contains a removable load floor. Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are two D-rings installed in the cargo area forsecuring cargo. WARNING! • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for achild seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collisiona loop could pull loose and a...

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the“On” position to activate the rear wiper. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode only. Rotate the center portion of the lever past the firstdetent to activate that rear washer. The washerpump will continue to operate as long as the l...

turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an addi-tional five minutes of operation, press the button asecond time. NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating. CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage tothe heating e...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 188 䡵 Electronic...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Lower Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler – If Equipped 9 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Climate Controls 10 — Storage Bins 3 — Radio 7 — Heated Seat Switches – If Equipped 11 — Power Outlet 4 — Passenger Airbag 8 — Hazard Warning...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates thatthe engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-ture when driving in hot weat...

damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-eter display area. For further information on fuses andfuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining YourVehicle”. CHAngE OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flashin the instrumen...

16. Trip/Odometer Display Reset Button Press this button to change the display from odometer toeither of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip Bwill appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in andhold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometerto 0 miles (0 km). The odometer mu...

WARNING! Continued operation with the Transmission Tem-perature Warning Light illuminated could cause thefluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine orexhaust components causing a fire that may result inpersonal injury. 28. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head-lig...

The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • Vehicle information warning message displays • Personal settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass heading • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • Uconnect™ Phone displays — If equipped • Audio mode display • Tire Press...

• Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings Not Available – vehicle not in park(automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion(manual transmission). • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is abo...

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 vehicle, the oil change indicator s...

• Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear thefunction currently being displayed. Reset will only occurif a resettable function is currently being displayed. Toreset all resettab...

Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined by a weighted average of the instantaneousand average fuel economy, according to the current fueltank level. This is not resettable. NOTE: Significant c...

Use the EVIC button to display one of the followingchoices: Language When in this display you may select different languagesfor all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selectsEnglish, Espanol, or Francais depending on availability.As you ...

NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such asbuildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,etc Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu-racy, the co...

press and release (less than one second) the EVIC buttonseveral times until “Compass Variance” is highlighted.The “Compass Variance” message and the current vari-ance zone number will be displayed. To change the zone,press and hold (longer than two seconds) the EVICbutton to increment the variance o...

4. Using a long button press (more than one second)press the EVIC button, this will place the Compass incalibration mode. The CAL indicator will come on con-tinuously in the EVIC display to indicate that the com-pass is now in the calibration mode, and that the vehiclecan now be driven to calibrate....

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

Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under-standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is notavailable on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped WithUco...

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...

a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, thedefaults are effective only if the disc supports thecustomer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode. SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to...

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

Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,the radio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may beaffected by the foll...

Press and hold the INFO button again for three secondsto return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display. 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/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone andutilize t...

DTS™ ⬙ DTS™ ⬙ and ⬙ DTS™ 2.0 ⬙ are trademarks of Digital The- ater Systems, Inc. MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN, RER and RBZ radios contain a CD/DVDplayer...

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

3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” aredisplayed. The time zone selection menu will appear onthe screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where yourselection appears. If ...

RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttonscauses the tuner to search for the next frequency in thedirection of the arrows. This feature operates in eitherAM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwiseto increase or counterclockwise to decrease ...

SET/RND Button — To Set the PushbuttonMemory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RNDbutton. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the displaywindow. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock ontothis station and press and release that button. If ...

• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compactdiscs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks andmultisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CDlabel facing up. Th...

If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-to...

Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio areCDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP...

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decrease themid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thirdtime and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or...

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...

the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEKbutton will allow faster scrolling through the tracks inCD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD ...

This feature allows an iPod 威 to be plugged into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector, usingthe provided interface cable. UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod 威 and iPhone 威 devices. Some iPod 威 software versions may not fully support the UCI features. Please visit Apple’sweb...

• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON andShuffle OFF modes for the iPod 威 . If the RND icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode isON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons describedbelow, ...

Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IFEQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU/RBZRADIOS 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 ...

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/RBZ Radios While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radiofaceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.All t...

• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings cancause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna cancause signal blockage. Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia(Satellite) M...

Operating Instructions — Video EntertainmentSystem (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™Guide.” REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the swi...

3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,or anti-static sprays. 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...

Manual Heating and Air Conditioning The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series ofouter rotary dials and inner push knobs. Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate theamount of air forced through the ven-tilation system in any mode. Theblower speed increases as you movethe control to t...

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 rotatingright into the red area indicateswarmer temperatures. NOTE: If your air conditioning perfo...

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. • The use of the recirculation mode in cold or dampweather will cause windows to fog on the inside,because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle....

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — IfEquipped The Automatic Temperature Control system automati-cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle atthe comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Automatic Operation Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the Mode Control k...

The recommended setting for maximum comfort for theaverage person is 72°F (22°C); however, this may vary. NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytimewithout affecting automatic operation. • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while inAUTO mode will cause the LED in the contro...

defrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recircula-tion while in these modes will cause the LED in thecontrol button to blink and then turn off. • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, youcan temporarily put the system into RecirculationMode by pressing the Recirculation button. However,un...

Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the airconditioning system at idle for about five minutes in thefresh air and high blower settings. This will ensureadequate system lubrication to minimize the possibilityof compress...

A/C Air Filter — If Equipped The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen fromentering the cabin. The filter acts on air coming fromoutside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas-senger compartment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for A/C Air Filter serviceinf...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . 285 ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . 285 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather(Below ⫺ ...

䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 ▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 326 ▫ Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . ...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. 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 ...

Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starterengages. The starter motor will continue to run, and itwill disengage automatically when the engine is running.If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengageautomatically in 10...

WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could causeelectrocution. MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Five–Speed Manual Transmission WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended without having the parkingbrake ful...

Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Besure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), whenstarting from a standing position. Damage to the clutchcan result from starting in third gear. For most city driving, you will find it easier to use onlythe lower gears. For steady highwa...

CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshiftingor downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you coulddamage the engine, transmission, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shiftdown to second or first gear when descending a steepgrade. When turning a corner or driving u...

NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of PARK. WARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK orNEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idlespeed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal,the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or inreverse....

NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transmission will not shift out of PARK. Battery power is required torelease the brake/transmission interlock system. There isa removable plug in the right side of the shifter housingthat allows you to insert your finger to override thesystem. If this occurs, obtai...

AutoStick 威 operation is activated in the DRIVE position by moving the shift lever side-to-side. Moving the shiftlever to the (+) side will activate AutoStick 威 and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are alreadyoperating in or near Overdrive, in which case sixth gearratio will be s...

• If the system detects powertrain overheating, thetransmission will revert to the automatic shift modeand remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off. • If the system detects a problem, it will disable theAutoStick 威 mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the probl...

2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators firstbecome visible. 4. Keep the tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a suddenstop. DRIVING THROUGH WATE...

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

system. This noise should be considered normal, and itdoes not in any way damage the steering system. 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 ste...

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicatedlevel. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from allsurfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrak...

CAUTION! If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with theparking brake released, a brake system malfunctionis indicated. Have the brake system serviced by anauthorized dealer immediately. BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes asstandard equipment. In the event power assist...

You may also experience the following when the brakesystem goes into anti-lock mode: • the ABS motor running (it may continue to run for ashort time after the stop) • the clicking sound of solenoid valves • brake pedal pulsations • a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the endof the stop ...

(HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys-tems work together to enhance vehicle stability andcontrol in various driving conditions and are commonlyreferred to as ESC. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle controlunder adverse braking conditions....

HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA toactivate: • Vehicle must be stopped. • Vehicle must be on a 7% grade or greater hill. • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back-ing uphill is in REVERSE ...

several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been drivenseveral miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph(48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possibleto have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Malfunc-tion Indicator Light” come ...

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand orgravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”mode is overcome, turn ESC...

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 to its load index under certain operating conditions— The maximum speed corresp...

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 Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body locatedbetween the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) runningfrom the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after th...

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 about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weigh...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the Tire and LoadingInformation pl...

WARNING! • Temporary use spare tires are for emergency useonly. With these tires, do not drive more than50 mph (80 km/h). • Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life.When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica-tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to bereplaced. • Be sure to follow th...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and do not...

Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result i...

Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible ifdesired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wearshould be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is shown in the followingdiagram. TIRE PRESSURE MONITO...

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure inthe tire. Base System This is the TPMS warning indicator located in theinstrument cluster. The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rimmounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure...

Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash onand off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a systemfault is detected. The system fault will also sound achime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence willrepeat providing the system fault still exists. The TirePr...

4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime willsound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lightwill flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain onsolid. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire andreinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact sparetire, the TPMS wi...

• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,which display in the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) • Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-nate in the instrument cluster a...

graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash-ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extin-guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re-ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive thisinformation. Check TPMS Message The...

5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire andreinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact sparetire, the TPMS will update automatically and the TirePressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as longas no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warninglimit in any of the four...

CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now beingsold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.Most of these products contain high concentra-tions of Methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicleperformance problems resulting from the use ofsuch fuels or additives is not the responsibil...

WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with propermaintenance. Have the exhaust system inspectedevery time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor-mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired,drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP”message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom-eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “InstrumentCluster Description” in “Understanding Your Instrument...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of allcargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on ...

WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle without a properly se-cured tire and jack assembly. Any loose items may bethrown forward in a collision or hard stop and strikeoccupants, causing serious or fatal injury. Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximu...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 1) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) ...

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 the GTWon the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over thewheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to-side which will cause ...

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

actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped witha hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronicbrake controller is not required. − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs m...

Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required formotoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin andseven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailerharness a...

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutchslippage. Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Do not...

Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-mission into NEUTRAL and increase the engine idlespeed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporar...

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legalhighway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis- sion is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position. CAUTION! • Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with aautomatic transmission...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 䡵 Automatic Transaxle Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 368 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 ▫ Jack Location . . ....

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflasher. When the switch is activated, all directionalturn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the swit...

Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floorin the cargo area. Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floorin the cargo area. Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehi...

5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 6. Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the jackingposition. For example, if changing theright front tire, block the left rearwheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking Instructio...

WARNING! (Continued) • If working on or near a roadway, be extremelycareful of motor traffic. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, aresecurely stowed, spares must be stowed with thevalve stem facing the ground. • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wren...

WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheelcovers with care to avoid contact with any sharpedges. NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop-erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place thewheel cover onto the whee...

WARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hardstop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Havethe deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-ately. 11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correctthe tire pressure as required. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle h...

Preparations for Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of theengine compartment below the air intake duct. To accessthe battery remove the air intake duct by turning the twofinger screws, located on the radiator support. Air Intake Finger Screws Positive Battery Post 6 WHAT ...

WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime theignition switch is on. You can be injured bymoving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands orbracelets that might make an inadvertent electricalcontact. You could be seriou...

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 10. Reinstall the air intake duct. If frequent jump-starting is required to ...

Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towedwith the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should beused under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-age to the vehicle. Battery power is required to release...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 387 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 387 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenanceP...

▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 ▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 ▫ Automatic Transmission (CVT) –If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . 411 ▫ Appearance Care And ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power Module 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Battery (Under Cover) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Air Cleaner Filter 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 MAINTAIN...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery (Under Cover) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 386 MAINTA...

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...

persists, 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 MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MILlight off. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it ma...

your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals beforeattempting any procedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civilpenalties being assessed against you. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle...

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operatingtemperatures. This engine oil improves low temperaturestarting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil fillercap also states the recommended engine oil viscositygrade for your engine. Lubricants which do not have...

station, or governmental agency for advice on how andwhere used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded inyour area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filterat every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-...

Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-tenance required. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin, or clo...

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 are identified on thebattery case. Cable clamps should be tig...

WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, injuring you. Otherunapproved refrigerants or lubricants can causethe system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer t...

hood latching components to ensure proper function.When performing other underhood services, the hoodlatch, release mechanism and safety catch should becleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a smallamount of a hi...

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...

CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other thanspecified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology(HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result inengine damage and may decrease corrosion pro-tection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze)is introduced into the cooling system in an emer-genc...

When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimumsolution of 50% recommended MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (HybridOrganic Additive Technology), or equivalent, in watershould be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed70%) if temperatures below ⫺ 34°F ( ⫺ 37°C) a...

long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory,the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. 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 sto...

when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid levelmay be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission , the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both the brake system and the clutch release system. Thetwo systems are separated in the...

Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in thetransmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans-mission fluid which has been formulated with specialmetal to metal frictio...

CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal ofpaint and decals. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roa...

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp, soft cloth. Small particles of dirtcan act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholsteryand should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clothand MOPAR 威 Total Clean or e...

Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basiswith MOPAR 威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive typecleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rearquarter window equi...

Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution orlukewarm water. Do not remove the seat belts from thecar to wash...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 31 10 AmpRed Headlamp WasherRelay Control – IfEquipped 32 30 AmpPink ENG ASD ControlFeed 1 33 10 AmpRed ABS MOD/J1962Conn/PCM 34 30 AmpPink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 AmpGreen ABS Pump Feed 36 30 AmpPink Headlamp/WasherControl/Smart Glass– If Equipped 37 25 Amp...

License Lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of thesnap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp The lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealerfor replacement. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425

FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR 威 Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Li...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 430 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 432 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 type must 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 p...

• Check all lights and other electrical items for correctoperation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance itemsmay result in damage to the vehicle. Requ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 449 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 ▫ Be Reasonable With R...

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...

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 403Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 151 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 202Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426Fluid Leaks . . . . . . ....

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Bulb Replacement . . . . . . ....

Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394Identification Logo . . . ....

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