Jeep 2009 Bedienungsanleitung

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Richtige Gebrauchsanleitung

Die Vorschriften verpflichten den Verkäufer zur Übertragung der Gebrauchsanleitung Jeep 2009 an den Erwerber, zusammen mit der Ware. Eine fehlende Anleitung oder falsche Informationen, die dem Verbraucher übertragen werden, bilden eine Grundlage für eine Reklamation aufgrund Unstimmigkeit des Geräts mit dem Vertrag. Rechtsmäßig lässt man das Anfügen einer Gebrauchsanleitung in anderer Form als Papierform zu, was letztens sehr oft genutzt wird, indem man eine grafische oder elektronische Anleitung von Jeep 2009, sowie Anleitungsvideos für Nutzer beifügt. Die Bedingung ist, dass ihre Form leserlich und verständlich ist.

Was ist eine Gebrauchsanleitung?

Das Wort kommt vom lateinischen „instructio”, d.h. ordnen. Demnach kann man in der Anleitung Jeep 2009 die Beschreibung der Etappen der Vorgehensweisen finden. Das Ziel der Anleitung ist die Belehrung, Vereinfachung des Starts, der Nutzung des Geräts oder auch der Ausführung bestimmter Tätigkeiten. Die Anleitung ist eine Sammlung von Informationen über ein Gegenstand/eine Dienstleistung, ein Hinweis.

Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Jeep 2009. Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

Was sollte also eine ideale Gebrauchsanleitung beinhalten?

Die Gebrauchsanleitung Jeep 2009 sollte vor allem folgendes enthalten:
- Informationen über technische Daten des Geräts Jeep 2009
- Den Namen des Produzenten und das Produktionsjahr des Geräts Jeep 2009
- Grundsätze der Bedienung, Regulierung und Wartung des Geräts Jeep 2009
- Sicherheitszeichen und Zertifikate, die die Übereinstimmung mit entsprechenden Normen bestätigen

Warum lesen wir keine Gebrauchsanleitungen?

Der Grund dafür ist die fehlende Zeit und die Sicherheit, was die bestimmten Funktionen der gekauften Geräte angeht. Leider ist das Anschließen und Starten von Jeep 2009 zu wenig. Eine Anleitung beinhaltet eine Reihe von Hinweisen bezüglich bestimmter Funktionen, Sicherheitsgrundsätze, Wartungsarten (sogar das, welche Mittel man benutzen sollte), eventueller Fehler von Jeep 2009 und Lösungsarten für Probleme, die während der Nutzung auftreten könnten. Immerhin kann man in der Gebrauchsanleitung die Kontaktnummer zum Service Jeep finden, wenn die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen nicht wirksam sind. Aktuell erfreuen sich Anleitungen in Form von interessanten Animationen oder Videoanleitungen an Popularität, die den Nutzer besser ansprechen als eine Broschüre. Diese Art von Anleitung gibt garantiert, dass der Nutzer sich das ganze Video anschaut, ohne die spezifizierten und komplizierten technischen Beschreibungen von Jeep 2009 zu überspringen, wie es bei der Papierform passiert.

Warum sollte man Gebrauchsanleitungen lesen?

In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Jeep 2009, über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Jeep 2009 widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    LIBER TY 2009 ow n er’ s man u a l 2009 LIBERTY Chrysler LL C 81-326-0941 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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    VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA W ith r espect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor . DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most fr equent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels [...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 8 5 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ..................................[...]

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 Rollover W arning ....................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 5 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 7 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 7 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 1[...]

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    INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. Y ou are urged to r ead these publications carefully . Following the ins[...]

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    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 more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually . In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is si[...]

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    6 INTRODUCTION[...]

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could r esult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Caution[...]

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. 8 INTRODUCTION[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 1 4 䡵 Sentry Key 威 .......................... 1 4 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 1 6 ▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 1 6 ▫[...]

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    ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 5 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 2 5 ▫ General Information ................... 2 6 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 7 ▫ How T o Use Remote Start ............... 2 7 䡵 Door Locks ........................... 2 9 ▫[...]

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    ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags .......... 5 3 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 7 1 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 8 0 䡵 Safety T ips ........................... 8 1 ▫ T ransporting Passengers ................ 8 1 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 8 1 ▫ Safety Che[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y ou can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your authorized dealer . Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe p[...]

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    NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider 威 (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature[...]

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    W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to[...]

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    NOTE: A key that has not been pr ogrammed is also considered an invalid key , even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the V ehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indica[...]

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    Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are pr ogrammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key 威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the ti[...]

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    3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the V ehicle Security Light will begin to flash. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key . 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key 威 into the ignition swi[...]

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    VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The V ehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and liftgate flip-up window for unauthorized entry and ignition for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the V ehicle Security Alarm will sound the horn intermittently , flash the head- lights and taillights, and flash the V [...]

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    cancel the arming process. If the V ehicle Security Alarm arms successfully , the V ehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. NOTE: For added security , whenever the Security Alarm is armed, the HomeLink 威 /Garage Door Opener (if equipped) is disabled as well. T o Disarm the System Either press the UNLOCK but[...]

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    under “Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Fea- tures)” under “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. The interior lights will fade to off after appr oximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON. NOTE: • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate the interi[...]

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    T o Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illumi- nated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feat[...]

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    Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter . The time for this feature is pr ogrammable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). For details, refer to “Illumination Approach,” under “Personal Settings ([...]

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    3. T est the feature fr om outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter . 4. Repeat these steps if you want to r eturn this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activ[...]

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. T o Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window Press the REAR RELEASE button twice to unlatch [...]

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    The P ANIC Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pr essing the P ANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater . During the P ANIC Mode, the door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system will function normally . P ANIC mode will not disarm the Security System on vehicles so equipped. NOTE[...]

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    2. W ith the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade tool to pry the two halves of the RKE transmit- ter case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. 3. Remove and r eplace the battery . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with [...]

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    NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party r esponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. W eak battery in RKE transmitter . The expected life of the battery is from one to two years.[...]

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    T o Enter Remote Start Mode Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • For security , power window opera[...]

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    DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks T o lock each door , push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward. T o unlock each door , pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door , the door will lock. Make sure the keys ar e not inside the vehicle before closing the door . NOTE: [...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power Door Locks A power door lo[...]

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    If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is o[...]

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    3. Pr ess the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to r eturn this feature to its 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 o[...]

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    3. Pr ess the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Repeat these steps if you want to return this featur e to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) T o provide [...]

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    W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with [...]

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    WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There ar e single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, [...]

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    T o open the window part way , press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. T o stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly . For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will r[...]

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    For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min[...]

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    W indow Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. T o disable the window control on the other doors, press and r elease the window LOCK button (setting it in the down position). T o enable the window controls, pr ess and release the window LOCK button agai[...]

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    Reset It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the Auto Up feature. T o do so, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the[...]

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    LIFTGA TE T o open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. NOTE: Use the power door LOCK switch on either front door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate. W ARNING! Drivi[...]

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    Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. T o open the flipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate. W ARNING! T o avoid injury , stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise. NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur , an emergency liftgate latc[...]

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    OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, fr ont airbags for both the driver and front passenger , and side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window . If you will be carrying c[...]

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    inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or pr event injuries. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to m[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • T wo people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly . Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close t[...]

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    W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. Y ou are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together . 4. Position the lap belt acr oss your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in t[...]

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    6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , ch[...]

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    the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the r elease button. T o verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average, [...]

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    Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped The front passenger seat belt is equipped with a pr eten- sioning device that is designed to remove any slack fr om the seat belt systems in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioner[...]

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    BeltAlert 威 Programming BeltAlert 威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following steps: NOTE: Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert 威 . 1. W ith all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any position except ON or ST AR T , buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. T urn the ignition switch [...]

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    Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. However , the belt will still retract to r emove any slack in the shoulder belt. When T o Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in the rear outboar d seating position. Children 12 year[...]

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    W ARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- tor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in colli[...]

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    Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The word[...]

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    NOTE: The front airbags ar e certified to the Federal regulations that allow less for ceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. The front passenger airbag is also certified to the Federal regulations t[...]

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    W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front and side curtain airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • Do not stack luggag[...]

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    trigger on the crash side of the vehicle in moderate-to- severe side collisions or on both sides of the vehicle in rollover collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trigger ed. However , even in collisions where the airbags deploy , you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags t[...]

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    If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the fr ont passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint (r efer to information on Child Restraint in this section). Y ou should read the instructions pr ovided with your child restraint to make sur e that you are using it pr op[...]

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    Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Side Curtain Airbags above Side W indows • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring • Fron[...]

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    The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON position. These include all of the items listed above except the Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC posi[...]

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    NOTE: Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned of f. The “P AD Indi- cator Light[...]

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    The “P AD Indicator Light” should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat. In this case, the airbag is r eady to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs. For all other occupants, the “P AD Indicator Light” will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned[...]

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    will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the OCS. Drivers and adult [...]

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    lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the “P AD Indicator Light” and the “Airbag W arning Light.” Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located [...]

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    • The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de- signed to activate only in certain side collisions and rollover events. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle or both sides of the vehicle for a rollover event. A quantity of non-toxic gas is genera[...]

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    W ARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly or its related com- ponents may inadvertently change the airbag deploy- ment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident. A modified vehicle may not comply w[...]

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    throat irritation, move to fr esh air . If the irritation continues, see your doctor . If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place [...]

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    Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passen[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the front passenger seatback. The additional weight may cause the Occupant Classi- fication System to be unable to classify the front seat passenger correctly . This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired. • It is dangerous[...]

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    Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see the following list) in an event data recor der prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag de[...]

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    the U.S. government and various states. Data of a poten- tially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver , vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially . Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler LLC to any third party except when: 1. Used for resear ch purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash recor[...]

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    Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and younger should ride pr operly buck[...]

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    Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearwar d-facing in t[...]

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    The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • A rearward- facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing infant re- straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- ing passenger airbag, which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r es[...]

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    the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child r estraint to the vehicle structur e. LA TCH-compatible child restraint systems ar e now avail- able. However , because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child r estraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to [...]

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    Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e urge you to car efully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described her e. Again, carefully follow the installation instr uctions that were pr ovided with the child restraint system. The rear[...]

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    Many , but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some r ear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attach[...]

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    W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts [...]

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    the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. T o attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard[...]

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    W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. T ransporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thr own about and poss[...]

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the br eak-in and not inter- preted as an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS T ransporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPOR T P ASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a ca[...]

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    If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling contr ols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. If you are r equired to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows ar e closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use[...]

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    Airbag W arning Light The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer . If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer . Defroster Check opera[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 9 0 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 9 0 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ......................... 9 0 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 9 1 ▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 9 2 ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipp[...]

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    䡵 V oice Recognition (VR) System — If Equipped .......................... 1 2 2 ▫ V oice Recognition (VR) System Operation . . . 122 ▫ Commands ........................ 1 2 4 ▫ V oice T raining ...................... 1 2 7 䡵 Seats .............................. 1 2 7 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 1 2 7 ▫ Recliner Adjust[...]

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    ▫ Headlights W ith W ipers (A vailable W ith Auto Headlights Only) ................ 1 4 3 ▫ Headlight T ime Delay — If Equipped ...... 1 4 4 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped .......................... 1 4 4 ▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 1 4 5 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 1 4 5 ▫ T urn Signals ...[...]

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    䡵 Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped ...... 1 5 8 ▫ System Usage Precautions .............. 1 5 9 ▫ Enabling And Disabling The System ....... 1 6 1 ▫ System Operation .................... 1 6 2 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 1 6 5 ▫ Programming HomeLink 威 .............. 1 6 6 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming [...]

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    䡵 Sky Slider 威 Full Length Open Roof ......... 1 7 4 ▫ Sky Slider 威 Usage Precautions ........... 1 7 5 ▫ Sky Slider 威 Control ................... 1 7 7 ▫ Opening The Sky Slider 威 ............... 1 7 7 ▫ Closing The Sky Slider 威 ............... 1 7 8 ▫ Anti-Pinch Protect Featur e .............. 1 7 9 ▫ W ind Buffeting ......[...]

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the r ear window . Headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle). The mirr or should be adjusted while set i[...]

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors T o receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirr or(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the[...]

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    Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on driver’s door trim panel. Models with Express W indow Feature Press and r elease the mirror select button marked L (left) or R (right) and then press one of the four arr ow buttons to move the mirror in the dir ection the arrow is pointing. The selection will time out after 30 seconds of inactiv[...]

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    Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the r ear window defroster . Refer to “Rear W indow Features” in this section, for further information. Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor . T o use the mirror ,[...]

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    2. Unclip the visor fr om the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor towar d the inside rearview mirror to extend it. uconnect 姞 phone — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated uconnect 威 phone. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for uconnect 威 phone operating instruc- tions for these radios. Radio [...]

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    Bluetooth 威 technology - the global standard that enables differ ent electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so uconnect 威 phone works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s uconnect ?[...]

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    The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the uconnect 威 phone such as ⬙ CELL ⬙ or caller ID on certain radios. Operation V oice commands can be used to operate the uconnect 威 phone and to navigate through the uconnect 威 phone menu structur e. V oice commands are r equired after most uconnect 威 phone prompts. Y ou will be [...]

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    T o activate the uconnect 威 phone from idle, simply pr ess the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All uconnect 威 phone sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio contr ol head. Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙ Cancel ⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However , [...]

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    • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven cellular phones to your uconnect 威 phone. However , at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your uconnect 威 phone. The priority allows the uconnect 威 pho[...]

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    or downloaded phonebook. T o learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙ Add Names to Y our uconnect 威 Phonebook, ⬙ in the phonebook. • The uconnect 威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number , which may appear in the display of certain radios. Add Names to Y our uconnect 威 Phonebook NOTE: Add[...]

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    Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook T ransfer From Cellular Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, uconnect 威 phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from the cellular phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth 威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this featur e. See uconnect ?[...]

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    Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect 威 phone allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth 威 . T o use this feature, pr ess the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” car d entry via Bluetooth 威 …” The system is now[...]

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    • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, cellular , or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be gi[...]

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    • After you enter the name, the uconnect 威 phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, cellular , pager , or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. Delete/Erase “All?[...]

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    • The uconnect 威 phone 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 thr ough the uconnect 威 phone if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-w[...]

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    Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress T o make a second call while you are curr ently on a call, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙ Dial ⬙ or ⬙ Call ⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first cal[...]

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    Call T ermination T o end a call in progr ess, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone-dependent. T o bring the call back [...]

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    uconnect 姞 phone Features Language Selection T o change the language that the uconnect 威 phone is using: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the langu[...]

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    Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. T o do this, press the PHONE button and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. • The uconnect 威 phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making [...]

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    Paging T o learn how to page, refer to ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the uconnect 威 phone. V oice Mail Calling T o learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ W orking with Auto[...]

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    send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry , as tones over the phone. NOTE: • Y ou may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations. This is normal. • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature. Barge In - Ov[...]

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    Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Y ou can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the uconnect 威 phone (while dialing via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measur es). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth 威 cellular phone, the audio will be played t[...]

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    Advanced Phone Connectivity T ransfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The uconnect 威 phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred fr om your cellular phone to the uconnect 威 phone without terminating the call. T o transfer an ongoing call from your uconnect 威 phone pair ed cellular phone to the uconnect 威 phone or vice versa, press the VO[...]

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    Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the uconnect 威 phone. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Select Phone ⬙ and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time whil[...]

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    V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system r ecog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect 威 phone V oice T raining feature may be used. T o enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the uconnect 威 phone mode (e.g., fr om radio mode): • Press and hold the VOICE RE[...]

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    • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work fo[...]

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

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 17 3[...]

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    1 18 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 19 3[...]

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    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 120 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistan[...]

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    General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly appr oved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interf[...]

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    When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VR button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the VR bu[...]

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    Commands The V oice Recognition (VR) system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the V olume 1. Start a dialogue by pr essing the VR button. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME r otary knob to adjust th[...]

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    Radio FM T o switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the fr equency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the pr evious station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” ([...]

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    Memo T o switch to the voice recor der mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to recor d a new memo) — During the recor ding, you may press the VR button to stop recor ding. Y ou proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo) − “Continue” (to continue r[...]

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    NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system r ecog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect 威 phone V oice T raining feature may be used. 1. Pr ess the VR button, say “System Setup” a[...]

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    desired. Then, using body pr essure, move forwar d and rearwar d on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat onl[...]

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    W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting a[...]

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    Power Seat — If Equipped The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor . For vehicles equipped with a power driver’s seat, use this switch to move the seat up, down, forward, r earward, or to tilt the seat. For vehicles equipped with a power passenger seat, use this switch to move the seat forward and rearwar d. CAUTI[...]

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    Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of a rear impact. Adjust the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. The head restraints have a locking button that must be pushed inward to lower the head r estraint. However , the head restraints may be raised without pushing in the button[...]

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    Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats both the fr ont driver and passenger seats. The controls for the fr ont heated seats are located on the instrument panel below the climate contr ols. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low , or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in[...]

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    NOTE: When a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . It may cause bur[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . T o Lower the Rear Seat 1. Locate the r elease strap on the lower outboard side of each rear seatback. 2. Pull the r elease strap (toward[...]

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    T o Raise the Rear Seat NOTE: If interference fr om the cargo ar ea prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have dif ficulty returning the seat to its pr oper position. 1. If locked in the folded position, pull the r elease strap (toward the fr ont of the vehicle). 2. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. W ARNING! Be certain that t[...]

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    DRIVER MEMOR Y SEA T — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to stor e up to two differ ent memory profiles, for easy r ecall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desir ed position settings for the driver seat and side mirrors, and a set of desired radio station pr esets. The memory switch is located on the instrument panel [...]

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    2. Adjust all memory pr ofile settings to desired prefer - ences (i.e., seat, side mirror , and radio station presets). 3. Pr ess and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press the side of the r ocker switch labeled (1) within five seconds. The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), if equipped, will display which memory po[...]

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    Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to Memory Y our Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can be programmed to r ecall one of two pre-pr ogrammed memory profiles with a pr ess of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter . T o program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- ing: 1. Remove the key fr om the ignition. 2. S[...]

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    T o recall the memory settings for driver one, pr ess MEMOR Y button number 1 or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1. T o recall the memory setting for driver two, pr ess MEMOR Y button number 2 or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the [...]

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    • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 in (23 mm) forward of the r ear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry . Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy[...]

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    Use the hood prop r od to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop r od in the hole on the underside of the hood. Underhood Safety Latch Hood Prop Rod Hole Location UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 3[...]

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    CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage: • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is fully seated into its storage retaining clips. • Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. • Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both l[...]

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    Headlights and Parking Lights T urn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. T urn the end of the lever to the second detent for headlight operation. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. T o turn the system on, turn[...]

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    In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned of f if they were turned on by this featur e. The Headlights with W ipers feature can be turned on or off thr ough the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. For details, refer to ”Headlights On with W ipers,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- Progr[...]

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    NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off automatically when the turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned to the LOCK position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lig[...]

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    T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever upward or downwar d and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the instr u- ment panel will flash to show proper operation of the front and r ear turn signal lights. Y ou can signal a lane change by moving the multifunc- tion lever upward or downwar d partially without mov- ing beyond the detent. If ei[...]

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    High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you, to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-T o-Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will turn on the high b[...]

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    Cargo Light The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the rear car go area. This light will turn on when you open the liftgate or any door , or if you press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter , or rotate the dimmer contr ol on the multifunction lever completely upward to the second detent. Battery Saver Feature T o protect the battery[...]

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    Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent to brighten the odometer and radio display when the parking lights or headlights are on during daylight conditions. Interior Light On Rotate the dimmer control completely upwar d to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain[...]

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    they are operating. The wipers will r esume operation when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again. CAUTION! • T urn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. • In cold weather , always turn off the w[...]

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    second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h). W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with defros[...]

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    Headlights with Wipers (A vailable with Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers ar e turned on if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers ar e turned off[...]

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    • Use of Rain-X 威 or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance. • The rain-sensing feature can be turned on and of f through the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. For details, refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features)” under “Electronic V ehicle Information C[...]

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    Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , pull the windshield wiper/washer control lever towar d you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then r esume the intermittent interva[...]

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    W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjust- ing the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Contr ol takes over [...]

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    simultaneously . If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- trol System can be r eactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and r esetting the desired vehicle set speed. T o Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Contr ol lever . The Cruise indicator lamp in the instru- ment clust[...]

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    T o Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electr onic Speed Control lever towar d you (cancel), or normal brake or clutch pressur e while slowing the vehicle will deacti- vate the speed control without erasing the set speed fr om memory . Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition erases the set speed from memory . NO[...]

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    T o Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Contr ol system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss [...]

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    System Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the r ear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the Rear Park Assist System operating prop- erly . • Jackhammers, large tr ucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of the Rear Park Assist System. • When you turn off the Rear Park Assist System, the instrument cluster will display[...]

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the Rear Park Assist System to be able to stop in time when the obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using the Rear Park Assist System. • Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water , car wash soap, and a soft cloth. Do not [...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch 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 to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle tha[...]

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    V ehicles Equipped with Rear Park Assist Switch Y ou can turn the Rear Park Assist System on or off by pressing the Rear Park Assist switch located the lower switch bank below the climate controls. System Operation The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fas[...]

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    The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle. The driver can view the LEDs either through the r ear view mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window . When the ignition is turned[...]

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    W ARNING DISPLA Y DIST ANCES DISPLA Y LED OBST ACLE DIST ANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Y ellow Sounds for 1 ⁄ 2 second 1st LED 51 in (130 cm) Y ellow None 2nd LED 45 in (1 15 cm) Y ellow None 3rd LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 39 in (100 cm) Y ellow None 4th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) Y ellow [...]

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    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to thr ee remote contr ols (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery . The HomeLink 威 buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor [...]

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    W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes [...]

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    Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink 威 button you wish to pr ogram while keeping the indicator light in view . 3. Simultaneously pr ess and hold both the chosen HomeLink 威 button and the hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink 威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release[...]

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    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “T raining” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the [...]

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    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws r equire transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the sa[...]

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    Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 姞 Button T o re-pr ogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Pr ess and hold the desired HomeLink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. W ithout releasing the button, pr[...]

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    General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfer ence. 2. This device must accept any interfer ence that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The transmitter has[...]

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    W ARNING! • Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a v[...]

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    position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally . This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode T o close the sunroof, pr ess and hold the switch in the forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the su[...]

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    Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buf feting occurs with[...]

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    Sky Slider 姞 Usage Precautions NOTE: • The system will not operate when ambient tempera- ture is at –4°F (–20°C) or lower . • The system will not operate at vehicle speeds of 86 mph (138 km/h) or above. • Opening and closing the Sky Slider 威 repeatedly with- out the engine running may run the battery down. CAUTION! Failure to follow[...]

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    W ARNING! Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with the Sky Slider 威 open. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. • Before o[...]

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    Sky Slider 姞 Control The Sky Slider 威 switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. NOTE: The Sky Slider 威 switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Opening the Sky Slider 姞 Using Automatic Mode Press the switch r earward and r elease it within one-half second and the Sky Slider 威 will [...]

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    Using Operator Mode Press the switch r earward and hold it, the Sky Slider 威 will open from the fr ont and move toward the r ear of the vehicle. Press the switch forwar d and hold it, the Sky Slider 威 will open from the r ear and move toward the fr ont of the vehicle. NOTE: During operation, any movement of the Sky Slider 威 switch will stop t[...]

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    completely . The left motor facing forward will close the top when it is open from the r ear of the vehicle. The right motor will close the top when it is open from the fr ont of the vehicle. Anti-Pinch Protect Feature The Sky Slider 威 will retract automatically if it detects an obstruction while closing. If this occurs, r emove the obstruction a[...]

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    ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Y our vehicle is equipped with a fused 12-V olt (DC) power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument panel, below the climate controls. It has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use to ensure pr oper operation. NOT[...]

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    CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., [...]

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    POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with a 1 15-V olt AC (150 W att maximum) power outlet located on the back of the center console. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 W atts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed th[...]

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    Press and r elease the switch once to turn on the power outlet. A status indicator in the switch will illuminate in approximately one second to indicate that power is available at the outlet. Press and r elease the switch again to turn off the power outlet. The status indicator will also turn off. NOTE: Due to built-in overload protection, the powe[...]

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    CUPHOLDERS There ar e two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console. The rear passengers have cupholders at the r ear of the center console. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 184 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    STORAGE Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Console Storage Compartment T o open, press the latch and lift the cover . Front Storage Compartment Center Console UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 3[...]

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    The center console has a removable storage tray which can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. CARGO AREA FEA TURES Cargo Load Floor The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the storage bin cover also contains a plastic[...]

  • Seite 189

    1. Flip the spring-loaded latch pull-loops up. 2. Pull the loops upward and twist them one-quarter turn so that they are parallel to the slots in the storage bin cover . 3. Lift the cover upwar d over the loops. 4. Reinstall the cover with the handle r ecess facing toward you. NOTE: Y ou can install the cover with either side facing upward. 5. W it[...]

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    Cargo T ie-Down Hooks and Loops The tie-downs located on cargo ar ea floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. Cargo tie-down loops ar e located on the trim panels. Cargo T ie-Down Hooks Cargo T ie-Down Loops 188 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Seite 191

    W ARNING! • Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • T o help protect against personal injury , passengers should not be seated in t[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy , not to secure loads. It will not pr event cargo fr om shifting or pro[...]

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    Then, insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end of the cover housing into the attachment point on the opposite side of the vehicle. Next, grab the cover handle and pull the cover toward you. As the cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attachment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the notches in the trim panels. Then, lower t[...]

  • Seite 194

    W ARNING! In an accident, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury . It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES [...]

  • Seite 195

    switch. Once released, the wiper will cycle thr ee times, return to the park position, and then r esume normal operation. NOTE: The rear wiper will automatically r eturn to the park position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while it is operating. The rear wiper will r esume operation when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again. CA[...]

  • Seite 196

    defroster automatically turns of f after approximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time. NOTE: T o prevent excessive battery drain, use the r ear window defroster only when the engine is operating. CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care [...]

  • Seite 197

    External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity . CAUTION! • T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity . Alwa[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ............... 2 0 0 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 2 0 1 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 2 0 2 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped .......................... 2 1 5 ▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVI[...]

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    ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ............................. 2 4 0 䡵 AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN) – If Equipped ............................ 2 4 3 ▫ Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 2 4 3 ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect 威 phone — If Equipped .....................[...]

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    ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 2 6 6 ▫ Selecting uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ..................... 2 6 7 ▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 2 6 7 ▫ Reception Quality .................... 2 6 7 ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ..................[...]

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Air Outlet 4 — Radio 7 — Power Outlet 2 — Instrument Cluster 5 — Glove Compartment 8 — Lower Switch Bank 3 — Storage T ray 6 — Climate Control 9 — Storage Bin (if equipped) 200 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 201 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located. 3. Low Fuel Light This indicator lights when the fuel level drops to approximately one-eighth tank. 4. T ire Pressur e[...]

  • Seite 205

    maintain correct tir e pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr essure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure tel[...]

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    5. Electr onic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Thr ottle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the P ARK position. The light should turn of[...]

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    7. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Pull the multifunction contr ol lever on the left side of the steering column toward you to switch to low beam. 8. Fr ont Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the fog lights are on. 9. Speedometer Shows the vehicle speed. 10. T urn[...]

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    the charging system light r emains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the char ging system. Obtain SER VICE IMMEDIA TEL Y . See an autho- rized dealer . 13. Oil Pr essure W arning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressur e. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on whil[...]

  • Seite 209

    15. T achometer This gauge measures engine r evolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer r eaches the red ar ea, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 16. 4WD LOW Indicator — If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the 4WD LOW mode. In this mode, the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft ar e mecha[...]

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    20. Electr onic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist System (BAS) Indicator Light – If Equipped The malfunction indicator for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is combined with the Brake Assist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/ BAS W arning Light” in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It[...]

  • Seite 211

    If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature r eading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Y our Engine Overheats” in Section 6 for mor[...]

  • Seite 212

    W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call an authorized dealer- ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cool- ing System Pressure Cap paragra[...]

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    26. 4WD Indicator — V ehicles Equipped with Selec-T rac 威 II This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the full-time four-wheel drive auto mode. In this mode, the system operates with a normal torque split of 42% fr ont axle and 58% rear axle. It can redir ect up to 100% of torque to the fr ont or rear axle, if necessary . 27. Odomete[...]

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    Fuel Cap Fault Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP” will display in the odometer . If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and pr ess the odometer reset button to turn of f the message. If the problem continues, the message will a[...]

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    28. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is turned on. 29. Shift Lever Indicator This display indicator shows automatic transmission shift lever selection. 30. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle up.[...]

  • Seite 216

    NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate r epair is neces- sary . W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system [...]

  • Seite 217

    33. Airbag W arning Light This light turns on and remains on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light does not turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . 34. Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Compass Display ?[...]

  • Seite 218

    This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle information warning message displays • T ire Pressur e Monitor System (if equipped) • Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features) [...]

  • Seite 219

    Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection. Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages. • T urn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) • Left Front T urn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear T urn Signal Light Out (with a[...]

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    • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph(1.6 km/h)) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion) • Liftgate Ajar (with a single chime) • Left Front Low Pr essure (with a single chime). Refer to “T ire Pressur e Monitoring System” in Section 5 of this manual. • Left Rear Low [...]

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    Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. T o turn off the message temporarily , press and r elease the MENU button. T o reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedur e: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON posi[...]

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    • Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy , according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset thr ough the FUNCTION SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes i[...]

  • Seite 223

    Compass Display The compass readings indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. Press and r elease the COMP ASS button to display one of eight com- pass readings and the outside temperatur e. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually . When the vehicle is new , the comp[...]

  • Seite 224

    5. Complete one or mor e 360–degree turns (in an area free fr om large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally . Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the differ ence between Magnetic North and Geographic North. T o compensate for the differ ences, the variance should be set for [...]

  • Seite 225

    4. Pr ess and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected accor ding to the map. 5. Pr ess and release the COMP ASS button to exit. Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h) (manual transmission) or when [...]

  • Seite 226

    Remote Key Unlock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must pr ess the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen- ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all [...]

  • Seite 227

    Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit — If Equipped This feature pr ovides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. T o make your selection, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “On” or “Off” appears. NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Reca[...]

  • Seite 228

    Delay T urning Headlights Off When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. T o make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears. T urn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock When this [...]

  • Seite 229

    Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to “HSA (Hill Start Assist)” under “Electronic Brake Contr ol System” in Section 5 of this manual for system function and operating information. T o make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “On” or “Off” appear[...]

  • Seite 230

    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME contr ol knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right incr eas[...]

  • Seite 231

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped W ith uconnect” message will display on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time and frequency display . Clock Setting Procedure 1. Pr ess and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust [...]

  • Seite 232

    Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or [...]

  • Seite 233

    T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Program T ype [...]

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    By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radi[...]

  • Seite 235

    NOTE: • The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. • These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and OFF (if equipped). • VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ r emote controls (if equipped). • VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the [...]

  • Seite 236

    Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). Y ou can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting ⬙ other . ⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scr oll up and down to select the number [...]

  • Seite 237

    SET Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds afte[...]

  • Seite 238

    CAUTION! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate th[...]

  • Seite 239

    Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the [...]

  • Seite 240

    Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however , acceptable MP3/WMA file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3/WMA file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3,WMA, DVD V ideo, DVD[...]

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    If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ WMA tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- back problems. The radio is designed [...]

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    Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longe[...]

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    Press and hold the INFO button again for thr ee seconds to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display . Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player , cassette player , or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify[...]

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    Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “V oice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. For uconnect 威 “V oice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “uconnect 威 phone” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - uconnect 威 phone (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnect 威 phone” in Secti[...]

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    AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player , USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy menu selection. The RER radio also contai[...]

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    4. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move the hour backward, touch the scr een where the wor d “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 5. T o move the minute forward, touch the scr een where the word “Min” with the arr ow pointing upward[...]

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    Changing the T ime Zone 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. T ouch the screen wher e the words “Set T ime Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the scr een where your selection appea[...]

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    Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns conti[...]

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    5. T o exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter cloc[...]

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    SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within five s[...]

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    Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 [...]

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    EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not r emoved, 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[...]

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    Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play . Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however , acceptable MP3 file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, [...]

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    Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer [...]

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    Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than C[...]

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    SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO 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/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLU[...]

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    SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. V oice Recogn[...]

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    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Pr ess the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select SET [...]

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    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display . T urn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from [...]

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    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEE[...]

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    AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r[...]

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    Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 [...]

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    EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not r emoved, 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[...]

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    Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- dom Play . Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however , acceptable MP3 file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are [...]

  • Seite 265

    Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer [...]

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    Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than C[...]

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    Press and hold the INFO button again for thr ee seconds to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display . Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and pla[...]

  • Seite 268

    uconnect 姞 studios (SA TELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONL Y) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainme[...]

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    selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access W ith REN/RER Radios While in SA T mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.[...]

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    • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Operating Instructions — uconnect 姞 studios (Satellite) Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be[...]

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    R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arr ows. TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio Pressing this button once will turn [...]

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    SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number . This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription. SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a channel that you wis[...]

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    Operating Instructions — uconnect 姞 phone (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnect 威 phone” in Section 3. Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ Guide.” REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the[...]

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    Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to incr ease the volume. • Press the bottom of the switch to decr ease the volume. • Press the button in the center of the switch to change modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.). Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation • Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable station up [...]

  • Seite 275

    CD/DVD MAINTENANCE T o keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene[...]

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    CLIMA TE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather . Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System The Manual T emperature Contr ols consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner pushbuttons. Blower Control Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced thr ough the venti[...]

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    NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser (located in front of the radiator) for an accumu- lation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and thr ough the condenser . Fabric front fascia pr otectors may reduce airflow to the condenser , reducing[...]

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    • Mix Air is directed thr ough the floor , defrost, and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that requir e extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moistur e on the windshield. • Defrost Air is directed thr ough the windshield and side window demist outl[...]

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    • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection. Air Conditioning Control Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning System is engaged NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • MAX A/C[...]

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    accomplish this, the system gathers information from the cabin infrared sensor mounted between the sun-visors and from various sensors located thr oughout the vehicle. The controls on the climate contr ol provide the system with operator input. Other sensors take account of ve- hicle speed, A/C pressure, outside temperatur e, and engine cooling tem[...]

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    NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation. • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the contr ol button to flash three times and then turn of f. This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary[...]

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    280 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    The operator can override the AUT O mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Contr ol knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • Panel Air is directed thr ough the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that [...]

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    • Air Conditioner Control Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only . When the air con- ditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the Mode contr ol dial. Press this button a second time to turn of f the air conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when manu[...]

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    • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you can temporarily put the system into Recirculation mode by pressing the RECIRCULA TION button. However , under certain conditions, while in Auto- matic Mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When these conditions are pr esent, and the RECIRCULA TION button is pressed, the indicat[...]

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    W indow Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide suf ficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, incr ease blower speed. V ehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or hu[...]

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    Control Setting Suggestions for V arious W eather Conditions UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 285 4[...]

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 9 1 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 9 1 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below –20°F Or –29°C) ............................ 2 9 1 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 2 9 2 ▫ After Starting ....................... 2 9 3 䡵 Engine Block Heater [...]

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    䡵 Off-Road Driving T ips .................. 3 1 4 ▫ When T o Use 4WD Low Range .......... 3 1 4 ▫ Driving Through W ater ................ 3 1 4 ▫ Driving In Snow , Mud And Sand ......... 3 1 5 ▫ Hill Climbing ....................... 3 1 6 ▫ T raction Downhill .................... 3 1 7 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ................ 3 1 7 ?[...]

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    ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e .......... 3 4 2 䡵 T ires — General Information ............. 3 4 6 ▫ T ire Pressur e ....................... 3 4 6 ▫ T ire Inflation Pressur es ................ 3 4 7 ▫ T ire Pressur es For High Speed Operation . . . 349 ▫ Radial-Ply T ires ..................... 3 4 9 ▫ Compact Spare T ire — If[...]

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    䡵 Adding Fuel ......................... 3 7 0 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 3 7 0 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 7 1 䡵 V ehicle Loading ...................... 3 7 1 ▫ Certification Label ................... 3 7 1 䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 3 7 4 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............ 3 7[...]

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    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. W ARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or P ARK position. [...]

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    If Engine Fails to Start W ARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury . (Continued) W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with[...]

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    W ith T ip Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold W eather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. T o clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and release it as soon as the starter engag[...]

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    W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 V olt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. Use the heater when temperatures below 0 °F (-18 °C) ar e expected to last for several days. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: ?[...]

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    W ARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normal[...]

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    5. Using the scr ewdriver , reach into the manual override opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used. 4–Speed Automatic T ransmission[...]

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    Gear Ranges Do not race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range. P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine [...]

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    Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled 4th speed (OVERDRIVE). The trans- mission will automatically shift from 3r d gear to OVER- DRIVE if the following conditions are pr esent: • the shift lever is in DRIVE • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- perature • vehicle spe[...]

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    When T o Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the T OW/HAUL button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission [...]

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    T ransmission Limp Home Mode T ransmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the T ransmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission will remain in second gear in any forwar d driving range. T o reset the transmission, use the following pr o[...]

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    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION MP1522 Command-T rac 姞 T ransfer Case — If Equipped Operating Information and Precautions The Command-T rac 威 transfer case provides four posi- tions: • T wo–wheel drive (2WD) high range • Four-wheel drive (4WD LOCK) high range • Four-wheel drive (4WD LOW) low range • Neutral (N) This transfer case is int[...]

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • The 4WD LOCK position and 4WD LOW position are intended for loose or slippery road surfaces only . Driving in these positions on dry hard- surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components. • When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW , the engine speed is approximately three times that of th[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Since four-wheel drive provides improved trac- tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road con- ditions permit. Y ou or others could be injured. Shift Positions The electronic transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever . 2WD Rear Wheel [...]

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    4WD Lock 4-Wheel Drive High Range - This range locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together for cing the front and rear wheels to r otate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only . 4WD Low 4-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the fr ont driveshaft and rear [...]

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    Shifting Procedures NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift, the indicator light for the previous position will remain on, and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected position have been met. T [...]

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    Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) using the “Preferr ed Procedur e” or completely stopped using the “Alternate Procedur e.” Preferr ed Procedur e 1. W ith the engine RUNNING, slow the vehicle speed to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. While still r olling, move the[...]

  • Seite 310

    operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON position, then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. MP3022 Selec-T rac II 姞 T ransfer Case — If Equipped Operating Information and Precautions The Selec-T rac II 威 active on-demand transfer case pro- vides four positions: • T wo-wheel drive ([...]

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW , the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD position or 4WD AUTO position at a given road speed. T ake care not to over-speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). • Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type, and[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Since four-wheel drive provides improved trac- tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road con- ditions permit. Y ou or others could be injured. Shift Positions The electronic transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the gear selector lever . 2WD Rea[...]

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    wide range of conditions, while maximizing driver con- venience. This position is always in four-wheel drive mode, with a normal 42% front axle, 58% r ear axle torque split. The system also anticipates and prevents slip by redir ecting torque as necessary , up to 100% to the front or rear axle, if needed. 4WD Low Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This r[...]

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    Shifting Procedures NOTE: If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift, the indicator light for the previous position will remain on, and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected position have been met. T [...]

  • Seite 315

    Alternate Procedur e 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. W ith the ignition switch in the ON position and the engine OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. Move the 4WD Contr ol Switch to the desired position. 4. After the desir ed position indicator light is on (not flashing), shift the transmission into gear . NOTE: Steps[...]

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    turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle corr ectly may result in loss of control or vehicle r ollover . OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When T o Use 4WD LOW Range When off-r oad driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional traction and control on slippery or dif ficult terrain, ascending or descending steep[...]

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    entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water to minimize wave effects. Flowing W ater If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-of f) avoid crossing until the water level recedes and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cr oss flowing-water , avoid depths in excess [...]

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    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 4WD LOW . Use first gear and 4WD LOW for very steep hills. If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow[...]

  • Seite 319

    T raction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer case to 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine compression drag. This will permit you to contr ol the vehicle speed and direction. When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss [...]

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    W ARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. Y ou might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent an accident. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary . • If you experience unusual vibration after driving[...]

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    W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist 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 end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to t[...]

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    P ARKING BRAKE T o set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the “Brake W arning Light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. T o release the parking brake, pull up slightly , press the center button, then lower the lever completely . NOTE: The “Brake W arning Lig[...]

  • Seite 323

    W ARNING! • Always apply the parking brake fully when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also, be certain to leave the transmission in the P ARK position. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dan- gerous for a number of reasons. [...]

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    W ARNING! Significant over or under-inflation of tires or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal movement. The movement can be more ap[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner , which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. CAUTION! The ABS is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly in- stalled aftermarket radios or telephones[...]

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    build up between the tire tr ead and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability , and control. • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become wet, resulting in decr eased performance and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very sl[...]

  • Seite 327

    W ARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ABS cannot prevent acci- dents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, atten[...]

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    benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressur e during the stopping sequence, (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pr essure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. W ARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from [...]

  • Seite 329

    W ARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur . Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and ski[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings can result in an accident or serious personal injury . Hill Start Assist (HSA) The HSA system is designed to help the driver accelerate the vehicle from a complete stop while on an incline. If the driver releases the brake while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold the brake pre[...]

  • Seite 331

    W ARNING! There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur , such as on minor hills (i.e., less than 7%), or with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer . HSA is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver ’ s responsibility to be attentive to distance to o[...]

  • Seite 332

    Disabling and Enabling HSA This feature can be turned on or turned of f. T o change the current setting, pr oceed as follows: For vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Hill Start Assist,” under ⬙ Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es),” under “Electronic V ehicle Information Cen[...]

  • Seite 333

    Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped HDC is only intended for low speed off-r oad driving. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in off-r oad driving conditions by applying the brakes when necessary . When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates when the vehicle is descending a hill. HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver [...]

  • Seite 334

    The “Hill Descent” button is located in the lower switch bank below the climate control. Enabling HDC 1. Shift the transfer case into 4WD LOW range. Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section for transfer case operation information. 2. Press the “Hill Descent” button. The “Hill Descent Control Indicator Light” in the inst[...]

  • Seite 335

    The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of over-steer or under -steer . • Oversteer - w[...]

  • Seite 336

    Depending upon model and mode of operation, the ESP system has up to three operating modes: “ESP On” “Partial Off,” and “Full Of f.” ESP On — T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles in 2WD and 4WD High Range This is the normal operating mode for ESP when operat- ing a two-wheel drive vehicle. It is also the normal mo[...]

  • Seite 337

    NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow , sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by momentarily depr essing the “ESP OFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Partial Of f” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing t[...]

  • Seite 338

    In this mode, ESP and TCS ar e turned off (except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section) until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/k). At speeds over 40 mph (64 km/k), the system automatically switches to “Partial Off” mode, described above. When the vehicle speed returns to less than 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESP[...]

  • Seite 339

    running. If the “ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light” turns on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your au[...]

  • Seite 340

    NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the side[...]

  • Seite 341

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light truck tir e based on U.S. design standards T = T emporary spare tir e 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = As[...]

  • Seite 342

    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 corresponding to the speed symbol should only be a[...]

  • Seite 343

    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. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.[...]

  • Seite 344

    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size de[...]

  • Seite 345

    NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WRs) for the front and r ear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GA WRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “V ehicle Loading” in this section. T o determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The comb[...]

  • Seite 346

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and car go being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avai[...]

  • Seite 347

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 345 5[...]

  • Seite 348

    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory [...]

  • Seite 349

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- lems. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle. • Over-inflated or under -inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly , resulting in loss of vehicle control. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to dr[...]

  • Seite 350

    The pressur e should be checked and adjusted, as well as inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under-inflated. CAUTION! Afte[...]

  • Seite 351

    T ire pressur e may increase fr om 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pr essure build-up, or your tire pr essure will be too low . Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can b[...]

  • Seite 352

    Cuts and punctures in radial tir es are r epairable only in the tread ar ea because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized dealer for radial tire r epairs. Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use with radial tires. It is engineer ed to be used on your style vehicle only . Since this tire has limite[...]

  • Seite 353

    CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow , or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forc[...]

  • Seite 354

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent gr ooves, the tire should be r eplaced. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to: • Driving styl[...]

  • Seite 355

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri[...]

  • Seite 356

    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle, tires, or chains, observe the following precautions: • Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with tires other than P225/75R16 or smaller tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. • Because of limited chain clearance be[...]

  • Seite 357

    These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and r ear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, handling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patte[...]

  • Seite 358

    Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. Remember , more fr equent rotation is permissible if desir ed. Also, correct for anything causing rapid or unusual wear prior to performing the tire r otation. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) will w[...]

  • Seite 359

    T elltale Light will turn off once the system r eceives the updated tire pr essures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to r eceive this information. For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than thr ee hours) placard pr essure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the[...]

  • Seite 360

    NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tir e care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tir e failure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pr essure gauge while adjusting your tire pr essure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tir e causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failur e. Under-i[...]

  • Seite 361

    The matching full-size spare wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a tire pr essure monitoring sensor . The matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tir es. The TPMS will only monitor the pressur e in the full-size spare when it is used in place of a r oad tire. Otherwise, a spar e with a pressur e below the low- p[...]

  • Seite 362

    3. Lots of snow or ice ar ound the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tir e chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tir es not equipped with TPMS sensors. V ehicles with Full-Size Spare 1. The matching full-size spar e wheel and tire assembly has a tire pr essure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored by the TPMS. 2. If you install the full-size [...]

  • Seite 363

    T elltale Light will turn off, as long as no tir e pressure is below the low-pressur e warning limit in any of the four active road tir es. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Premium System — If Equipped The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) uses wir[...]

  • Seite 364

    T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pr essure is low in one or more of the four active r oad tires. In addition, the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a graphic showing the pressur e values [...]

  • Seite 365

    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will no longer flash, and the ⬙ CHECK TPM SYS- TEM ⬙ message will no longer display , and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can[...]

  • Seite 366

    on upon the next ignition key cycle. In addition, the EVIC will display a Low Pressur e message and a graphic showing the low tire pr essure value flashing. 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) the TPMS T elltale Light will turn OFF , as long as no tire pr essure is below the low-pr essure warning limit in any of[...]

  • Seite 367

    5. Once you r epair or replace the original road tir e and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spar e, the TPMS will update automatically . In addition, the TPMS T elltale Light will turn off and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressur e value instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire pr essure is below the low-pr essur[...]

  • Seite 368

    as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the W orld- wide Fuel Charter , WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced [...]

  • Seite 369

    Problems that r esult from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer . While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with[...]

  • Seite 370

    of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump; therefor e, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT . It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated[...]

  • Seite 371

    • The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting fr om the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufactur er . NOTE: Intentional tampering with emiss[...]

  • Seite 372

    ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the r eplacement cap is designed for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube c[...]

  • Seite 373

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. NOTE: • T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indicat[...]

  • Seite 374

    This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and indicates the month, day , and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the labe[...]

  • Seite 375

    Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GA WR. Curb W eight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and[...]

  • Seite 376

    CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and inform[...]

  • Seite 377

    W ARNING! If the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard weight- carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permiss[...]

  • Seite 378

    T railer Sway Control — Electronic Refer to “TSC (T railer Sway Control)” under “Electr onic Brake Control System” in this section for information on this system. T railer Sway Control — Mechanical The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provid[...]

  • Seite 379

    W ARNING! • An improperly adjusted W eight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability , brak- ing performance, and could result in an accident. • W eight Distributing Systems may not be compat- ible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec- reational V ehicle dealer for additio[...]

  • Seite 380

    W ith W eight Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of W eight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 378 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

  • Seite 381

    T railer Hitch Classification Y our vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional T railer T ow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for package c[...]

  • Seite 382

    T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ T ransmission Model Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) T ongue Wt. (See Note) 3.7L/Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.7L/Automatic 4x4 32 s[...]

  • Seite 383

    When T owing T railers with Gross T railer W eight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONL Y if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/ T ransmission Model Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) T on[...]

  • Seite 384

    T railer and T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehic[...]

  • Seite 385

    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “T ire and Loading Information” placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo [...]

  • Seite 386

    • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cr oss the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow v[...]

  • Seite 387

    − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to “T ires–General Infor - mation” in this section for information on tread wear indicators and for the proper inspection pr ocedure. − When replacing tir es, refer to “T ires–General Informa- tion” in this section for information on replacement t[...]

  • Seite 388

    W ARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • T owing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicl[...]

  • Seite 389

    Four-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/T urn Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Right Stop/T urn 7 — Running Lamps 4 — Electric Brakes ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 387 5[...]

  • Seite 390

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away fr om heavy traffic. Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, you will want to activate the TOW/HAUL feature. Refer to “Au- tomatic T ransmi[...]

  • Seite 391

    Cooling System T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over - heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) [...]

  • Seite 392

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL. Otherwise, internal damage will result. • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. W ARNING! Y ou or others could [...]

  • Seite 393

    10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 with the transmission in DRIVE. 1 1. T urn OFF the engine. 12. T urn the ignition switch to the unlocked OFF posi- tion. 13. Shift the transmission into P ARK. 14. Attach the vehicle to a tow vehicle with a tow bar . 15. Disconnect the battery negative cable. NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 ar e requir ements for shifting the trans[...]

  • Seite 394

    2. Reconnect the battery negative cable. 3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position (if it has been moved or the engine has been started). 4. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine. 5. Pr ess the brake pedal. 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 7. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to pr[...]

  • Seite 395

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 3 9 4 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 3 9 4 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 3 9 5 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 3 9 6 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage ................... 3 9 6 ▫ Spare T ire Removal ................... 3 9 6 ▫ Prep[...]

  • Seite 396

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located in the switch bank below the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Press the switch a second time to turn off the Ha[...]

  • Seite 397

    NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C can help remove this heat. • Y ou can also turn the T emperature Control to maxi- mum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Con[...]

  • Seite 398

    Jack Location The scissor-type jack and tir e changing tools are located in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left rear trim panel. The latch is located at the bottom of the trim cover . Spare Tire Stowage The spare tir e is stowed underneath the rear of the vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal [...]

  • Seite 399

    CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch. When the spare is clear , tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm leve[...]

  • Seite 400

    5. T urn on the Hazard W arning flasher . 6. Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- ing position. For example, if changing the right front tir e, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking Instructions W ARNING! Carefully follow these t[...]

  • Seite 401

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway , be extremely careful of motor traffic. • T o assure that spare tires, [...]

  • Seite 402

    4. Locate the jack as shown. For the fr ont tires, place it (rearwar d) of the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be changed. For the rear tir es, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning t[...]

  • Seite 403

    W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7. Position the spar e wheel/tire on the vehicle and install lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the[...]

  • Seite 404

    JUMP-ST ARTING W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. Y ou can be hurt by the fan. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel could ent[...]

  • Seite 405

    2. When boosting fr om a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without allowing the vehicles to touch. W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis- sion in P ARK (or NE[...]

  • Seite 406

    7. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key 威 Immobi- lizer , turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the ST AR T position. 8. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged b[...]

  • Seite 407

    TOWING METHODS NOTE: When towing a 4x4 model, the transfer case must be in NEUTRAL and the transmission must be in P ARK. Model Flat T owing (all four wheels ON the ground) Flatbed T owing (Recommended Method) Front Wheels Raised, Rear Wheels on the Ground Rear Wheels Raised, Front Wheels on the Ground 2 Wheel Drive Rear driveshaft must be removed [...]

  • Seite 408

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  • Seite 409

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L ............. 4 0 9 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 4 1 0 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 4 1 0 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 4 1 1 䡵 Replacement Parts ..................... 4 1 2 䡵 Dealer Service ...[...]

  • Seite 410

    ▫ Cooling System ..................... 4 2 3 ▫ Brake System ....................... 4 2 9 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 4 3 0 ▫ T ransfer Case ....................... 4 3 1 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................. 4 3 2 ▫ Sky Slider 威 T o p C a r e .................. 4 3 3 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion[...]

  • Seite 411

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 5 — Battery MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 7[...]

  • Seite 412

    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel[...]

  • Seite 413

    appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emi[...]

  • Seite 414

    5. Appr oximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and[...]

  • Seite 415

    your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.[...]

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    dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a r eading at the top of the safe zone on these engines. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remin[...]

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    Engine Oil V iscosity SAE 5W -20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil impr oves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in th[...]

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    Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider - ably . Only high-quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOP AR 威 engine oil filters are high-quality oil filters [...]

  • Seite 419

    Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic maintenance requir ed. W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery whe[...]

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery . Do not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage as battery damage can result. Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner [...]

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    Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydr ofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever , the manufacturer r ecommends that air conditioning service be performed by an authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and r ec[...]

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    Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This will remove accumulations of salt or r oad film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use [...]

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    Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an authorized technician inspect th[...]

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    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly . Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the co[...]

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    T o minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- age: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec- tors disconnected for prolonged periods.[...]

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    spraying water from a gar den hose vertically down the face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber , cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator . Inspect the entire system for leaks. W ith the engine at norm[...]

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    CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corro- sion protection. If a non-HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soo[...]

  • Seite 428

    When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer r ecommends using MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology). • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water . Use higher concentra- tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺ 34[...]

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    W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. T o prevent scalding or injury , do not remove [...]

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    the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you m[...]

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    • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the corr ect type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Brake System In order to assur e brake system performance, all brake system components should be i[...]

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    W ARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than the recommended product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard prol[...]

  • Seite 433

    Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason. Special Additives The manufacturer str ongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives to the transmission. The only exception to th[...]

  • Seite 434

    Draining Fluid First remove fill plug (2), then drain plug (3). Recom- mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m). CAUTION! Do not over-tighten the plugs. Y ou could damage them and cause a leak. Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Part[...]

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    Sky Slider 姞 T op Care Immediate removal of any contaminant is r ecommended. Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance, and make successive cleaning easier . Do not subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the top and tracks. Periodically wipe dust and dirt from the top and inside of the tracks by hand with a win[...]

  • Seite 436

    • Allow the top to dry before opening. V acuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the tops drying time, ensure r emoval of all dirt, and delete streaks in the material. • Multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stub- born stains. If stains persist, contact your local autho- rized dealership for further suggestions. CAUTIO[...]

  • Seite 437

    W eather Strip Care Lubricate the weather strips periodically with MOP AR 威 W eather Strip Lubricant, to keep them soft and pliable. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in sn[...]

  • Seite 438

    • If insects, tar , or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use MOP AR 威 Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover to remove. • Use MOP AR 威 Cleaner W ax to remove road film, stains, and to protect your paint finish. T ake care never to scratch the paint. • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish t[...]

  • Seite 439

    • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials ar e well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use MOP AR 威 T ouch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches or chips as soon as possible. Y our authorized de[...]

  • Seite 440

    • For grease stains, apply MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to r emove soap residue. • Do not use any solvents or protectants on Stain Repel products. Interior Care Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glar e surface, which minimizes reflections in the w[...]

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    W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore[...]

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    1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft cloth. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage [...]

  • Seite 443

    Cav- ity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description J1 — — — J2 30 Amp Pink — T ransfer Case Module - if equipped J3 40 Amp Green — Rear Door Modules J4 25 Amp White — Driver Door Node J5 25 Amp White — Passenger Door Node J6 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP - if equipped J7 30 Amp Pink — Anti-Lock Brake System (A[...]

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    Cav- ity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description J18 20 Amp Blue — Powertrain Control Mod- ule (PCM) T ransmission Relay J19 60 Amp Y ellow — Radiator Fan J20 30 Amp Pink — Front W iper J21 20 Amp Blue — Front W asher/Rear W asher - if equipped J22 25 Amp White — Sunroof Module - if equipped M1 — 15 Amp Blue Stop Light Switch Feed — C[...]

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    Cav- ity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description M10 — 15 Amp Blue Hands-Free Module (HFM) – if equipped/ Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) – if equipped/V anity Light M1 1 — 10 Amp Red Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) - if equipped M12 — 30 Amp Green Radio/Amplifier - if equipped M13 — 20 Amp Y ellow Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)[...]

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    Cav- ity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description M18 — 15 Amp Blue Exterior Lighting — Right Front Park and Side Marker , Right T ail and Running Lights M19 — 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD) #1 and #2 M20 — 15 Amp Blue Interior Lighting/Steering Wheel Switches - if equipped/Switch Bank/ Electronic V ehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC) - [...]

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    Cav- ity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description M30 — 15 Amp Blue Rear W iper Module - if equipped/Diagnostic Link M31 — 20 Amp Y ellow Back-Up Lights M32 — 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC) M33 — 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Mod- ule (PCM) M34 — 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module - if equipped/Heating, V enti- lation, and Air[...]

  • Seite 448

    CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the[...]

  • Seite 449

    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight 1. Open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlight housing to access the headlight bulb lock ring. 3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and r otate it counterclock- wise to unlock it. 4. Remove the bulb and connector assembly from the headlight housing. 5. Disconnect the bulb fr om the electrical connector and then connect the repl[...]

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    Front T urn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights 1. T urn the steering wheel all the way to the right to access the left front turn signal or side marker . T urn the steering wheel all the way to the left to access the right front turn signal or side marker . 2. Remove thr ee push-pins from the wheel-well liner . 3. Gently flex the wheel-well liner [...]

  • Seite 451

    6. Close the hood. Rear T ail/Stop, T urn Signal, and Back-Up Lights 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the scr ews that fasten the taillight housing to the vehicle. 3. Pull the taillight housing straight back to separate it from the vehicle. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector . 5. Remove the two scr ews that fasten the back plate to the taillight[...]

  • Seite 452

    FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters Cooling System * 3.7 Liter Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 14 Quarts 13.3 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX leve[...]

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    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil (3.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requir ements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to yo[...]

  • Seite 454

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid Front Axle SAE 80W -90 Multi-Purpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent Rear Axle SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder M[...]

  • Seite 455

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 5 4 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 5 4 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 5 6 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions contr ol system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit[...]

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    NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- nated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Und[...]

  • Seite 458

    • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in dam[...]

  • Seite 459

    6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tir[...]

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    18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler De[...]

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    36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the f[...]

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    54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler De[...]

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    66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotat[...]

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    78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate[...]

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    90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary . † ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.[...]

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    102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Servic[...]

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    120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Adjust parking brake[...]

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    132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . Odometer Readi[...]

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    144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect th[...]

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    † This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur er to the owner , but is not requir ed to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job,[...]

  • Seite 471

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 7 1 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 4 7 1 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 4 7 1 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 7 1 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 4 7 1 ▫ Chrysl[...]

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    䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 7 6 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 7 7 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 7 7 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 4 7 8 470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

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    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s[...]

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    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resol[...]

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    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center . Any hearing or speech impaired customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the[...]

  • Seite 476

    the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere ef forts to resolve any warranty issues or r elated concerns. W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, [...]

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    T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY : 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www .safercar .gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW ., W ash- ington, D.C. 20590. Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www .safercar .gov [...]

  • Seite 478

    • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedur e Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer -controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct pr oblems the first time, using s[...]

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    T readwear The T readwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr olled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tir es depends upon the actual[...]

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    T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s r esistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and r educe ti[...]

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    INDEX 10[...]

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    About Y our Brakes ....................... 3 2 0 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 321,324 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 4 2 5 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 7 0 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 6 8 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 416 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 4 [...]

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    Automatic Headlights .................... 1 4 3 Automatic Oil Change Indicator .......... 212,218 Automatic T emperature Contr ol (A TC) ......... 2 7 7 Automatic T ransaxle ...................... 2 9 4 Special Additives ...................... 4 3 1 Automatic T ransmission ............. 296,430,431 Adding Fluid ...................... 431,452 Fluid [...]

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    Brakes ............................... 4 2 9 Brake/T ransmission Interlock ............... 2 9 5 Break-In Recommendations, New V ehicle ........ 8 0 Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 1 4 8 Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447 Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446 Calibration, Compass ..................... 2 2 1 Capac[...]

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    Climate Control ......................... 2 7 4 Clock ........................ 229,243,246,255 Coin Holder ........................... 1 8 5 Cold W eather Operation ................... 2 9 1 Command-T rac Operation .................. 3 0 2 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 2 7 3 Compact Spare T ire ...................... 3 5 0 Compass ...[...]

  • Seite 486

    Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 1 4 7 Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 4 1 3 Power Steering ........................ 3 1 9 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 4 2 7 Engine Oil ........................... 4 1 5 Door Locks ............................. 2 9 Door Locks, Automatic .................... 3 1 Doo[...]

  • Seite 487

    Engine ............................... 4 0 9 Air Cleaner .......................... 4 1 6 Block Heater ......................... 2 9 3 Break-In Recommendations ................ 8 0 Checking Oil Level ..................... 4 1 3 Compartment ......................... 4 0 9 Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 423,451 Cooling .......................[...]

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    Engine Oil ........................ 415,451 Engine Oil Disposal .................... 4 1 5 Finish Care ............................ 4 3 5 Flashers Hazard W arning ....................... 3 9 4 T urn Signal ................ 83,146,205,448,449 Flash-T o-Pass ........................... 1 4 7 Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 4 1 Flooded E[...]

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    Materials Added ....................... 3 6 8 Methanol ............................ 3 6 6 Octane Rating ...................... 365,451 Requirements ......................... 3 6 5 Specifications ......................... 4 5 1 T ank Capacity ........................ 4 5 0 Fuel System Caution ..................... 3 7 0 Fueling .....................[...]

  • Seite 490

    Automatic ........................... 1 4 3 Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 4 7 Cleaning ............................ 4 3 9 Delay .............................. 1 4 4 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 1 4 7 Lights On Reminder .................... 1 4 5 On W ith W ipers .................... 143,152 Passing .........................[...]

  • Seite 491

    Instrument Panel Cover ................... 4 3 8 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 4 3 9 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 4 4 0 Interior Appearance Car e .................. 4 3 8 Interior Lighting ...................... 142,147 Interior Lights .......................... 1 4 8 Intermittent W ipers (Delay W ipers) ........... 1[...]

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    Automatic Headlights ................... 1 4 3 Back-Up ............................ 4 4 9 Battery Saver ......................... 1 4 8 Brake Assist W arning ................ 208,336 Brake W arning ........................ 2 1 3 Bulb Replacement ................... 446,447 C a r g o .............................. 1 4 8 Courtesy/Reading ............[...]

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    Rear Servicing ........................ 4 4 9 Rear T ail ............................ 4 4 9 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 2 1 3 Service ........................... 446,447 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 204 Side Marker .......................... 4 4 8 T ire Pressur e Monitoring (TPMS) ........ 202,356 T ow/Haul Indicat[...]

  • Seite 494

    Manual T ransmission Lubricant Selection ..................... 4 5 2 Map/Reading Lights ..................... 1 4 7 Marker Lights, Side ...................... 4 4 8 Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 4 2 9 Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 1 3 6 Memory Seat ........................... 1 3 6 Memory Seats and Radio .................[...]

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    Dipstick ............................. 4 1 3 Disposal ............................ 4 1 5 Filter ............................ 415,451 Filter Disposal ........................ 4 1 5 Identification Logo ..................... 4 1 4 Materials Added to ..................... 4 1 5 Recommendation ................... 414,450 Synthetic ......................[...]

  • Seite 496

    Steering .......................... 318,319 Sunroof ............................. 1 7 1 Sunroof (Sky Slider) ................. 174,433 W indows ............................. 3 5 Power Steering Fluid ..................... 4 5 2 Pregnant W omen and Seat Belts .............. 5 2 Preparation for Jacking .................... 3 9 7 Pretensioners Seat Bel[...]

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    Replacement Keys ........................ 1 6 Replacement Parts ....................... 4 1 2 Replacement T ires ....................... 3 5 2 Reporting Safety Defects ................... 4 7 4 Resetting Oil Change Indicator ........... 212,218 Restraint, Head ......................... 1 3 1 Restraints, Child ......................... 7 1 Restraint[...]

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    Seats ................................. 1 2 7 Adjustment .......................... 1 2 7 Easy Entry ........................... 1 3 9 Head Restraints ....................... 1 3 1 Heated ............................. 1 3 2 Height Adjustment ..................... 1 3 0 Lumbar Support ....................... 1 2 9 Memory ............................[...]

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    Spark Plugs ............................ 4 5 1 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 4 5 1 O i l .............................. 414,451 Speed Control (Cr uise Control) .............. 1 5 5 Speedometer ........................... 2 0 5 Starting ............................. 27,291 Cold W eather ......................... 2 9 1 Emerg[...]

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    Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 1 8 Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 1 8 T ie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 1 8 8 T ilt Steering Column ..................... 1 5 4 T ime Delay , Headlight .................... 1 4 4 T ip Start .............................. 2 9 1 T ire and Loading Information Placard ......... 3 4 [...]

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    Behind a Motor Home .................. 3 8 9 Disabled V ehicle ....................... 4 0 4 Guide .............................. 3 8 0 Recreational .......................... 3 8 9 W eight .............................. 3 8 0 T owing Assistance ....................... 1 0 8 T owing V ehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 3 8 9 T raction Control ...[...]

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