Dodge 2012 Avenger - Owner Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

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Adjusting Side View MirrorsOutside Mirror — Driver SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane oftraffic, with a slight overlap of th

Heated Mirrors — If EquippedThese mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This featureis activated whenever you turn on the rear windowdefroster. Ref

mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi-cle’s audio system; the system will automatically muteyour radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.

WARNING!Any voice commanded system should be used onlyin safe driving conditions following local laws andphone use. All attention should be kept on th

OperationVoice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phonemenu structure. Voice commands are requir

Cancel CommandAt any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” andyou will be returned to the main menu. However, in afew instances the system will

phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in thevehicle at the same time. For example, if priority threeand priority five phones are present in the v

Add Names To Your Uconnect™ PhonebookNOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook isrecommended when the vehicle is not in motion.•Press the button t

phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone BookAccess Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™website for supported phones.•To call a nam

•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say“Phonebook Edit Entry”.•You will then be asked for the name of the pho

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ... 12▫ Ignition Key Removal ... 13▫ Key-In-I

from the list, press the button while theUconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say“Delete”.•After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone w

•To call one of the names in the list, press thebutton during the playing of the desired name, andsay “Call”.NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” o

when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user canonly answer an incoming call or ignore it.Making A Second Call While Current Call Is InProgre

press and hold the button until you hear a doublebeep, indicating that the two calls have been joined intoone conference call.Call TerminationTo end a

Uconnect™ Phone FeaturesLanguage SelectionTo change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone isusing:•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt

Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed maynot be applicable with the available mobile service andarea.•If supported, this number may be program

PagingTo learn how to page, refer to “Working with AutomatedSystems”. Paging works properly except for pagers ofcertain companies, which time out a li

The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the correspondingphone number associated with the phonebook entry, astones over the phone.NOTE:•You may not hear al

Dialing Using The Mobile Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your mobile phonekeypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialingvia the

from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to theUconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press thebuttonand say “Transfer Call”.Connect Or Disconnect Link B

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ... 26▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ... 26▫ General Information ... 27䡵 Remote Sta

•The selected phone will be used for the next phonecall. If the selected phone is not available, theUconnect™ Phone will return to using the highestpr

You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button torestore the factory setting or repeat the words andphrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For

•fully closed windows,•dry weather condition.•Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English, French, and Spanish ac-c

•fully closed windows,•dry weather conditions, and•operation from the driver’s seat.•Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudnessto a large

Send Messages:You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To senda new message:•Press the button.•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, sa

13. I’ll be late14. Are you there yet?15. Where are we meeting?16. Can this wait?17. Bye for now18. When can we meet19. Send number to call20. Start w

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Voice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)zeroonetwothreefourfivesixseveneightninestar (*)plus (+)pound (#)add locationallVoice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)ca

▫ Energy Management Feature ... 51▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ... 52▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)— If Equipped ...

Voice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)languagelist nameslist phonesmobilemutemute offnew entrynootherpair a phonephone pairing pairingphonebook phone book

General InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:•

NOTE: If you do not say a command within a fewseconds, the system will present you with a list ofoptions.If you ever wish to interrupt the system whil

Changing the Volume1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Commandbutton.2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adj

Radio FMTo switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. Inthis mode, you may say the following commands:•“Frequency #” (to change the frequency)•“Ne

MemoTo switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. Inthis mode, you may say the following commands:•“New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During ther

•“Language Spanish”•“Tutorial”•“Voice Training”NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VoiceCommandbutton first and wait for the beep beforespea

WARNING! (Continued)•Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. In a collision, people ridi

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or RearwardThe seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat willmove i

WARNING! (Continued)•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against yourchest. In a collision you could

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle hasthe key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Thesenumbers can be used to

When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater willprovide a boosted heat level during the first four minutesof operation. Then, the heat output

Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsThe adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, nearthe floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat to thedesired

Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — IfEquippedA lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfortfor petite as well as tall drivers. A lever wit

WARNING!•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat belt might

Fold-Flat Front Passenger SeatThe recline handle on the front passenger seat alsoreleases the seatback to fold forward.The hard seatback features a wo

Head RestraintsHead restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injuryby restricting head movement in the event of a rearimpact. Head restraints sho

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the headrestraint. To lower the head restraint, press the pushbutton, located at the base of the head rest

NOTE:•The head restraints should only be removed by quali-fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either ofthe head restraints require removal

WARNING! (Continued)•Active Head Restraints may be deployed if theyare struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loosecargo. To avoid accidental dep

WARNING!•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback is not securely locked intoposition the seat will not provide t

Ignition Key RemovalAutomatic TransaxlePlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch tothe ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,ro

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be released.1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument p

Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rodin its proper location.CAUTION!To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use

LIGHTSMultifunction LeverThe multifunction lever controls the operation of theparking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog

Automatic Headlights — If EquippedTurning the end of the multifunction lever to the thirddetent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlightsystem.Wi

Turn SignalsMove the multifunction lever up or down and the arrowson each side of the instrument cluster flash to showproper operation of the front an

Flash-To-PassYou can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. Thiswill turn on the high beam

Daytime Running Lights — If EquippedThe front turn signal lamps will turn on as DaytimeRunning Lights whenever the ignition is ON, the engineis runnin

Map/Reading/Interior LightsThese lights are mounted between the sun visors abovethe rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on bypressing the barrel

There is a second light located midway back in theheadliner.To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn offautomatically 10 minutes after th

Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position forlow-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position forhigh-speed wiper operation.NOTE: The wipers will

NOTE:•If you try to remove the key before you place the shiftlever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-rarily in the ignition switch lock cylind

then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delayinterval. There are five delay settings, which allow you toregulate the wipe interval from a

WARNING!Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to a collision. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden

column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, theheadlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off ifthey were turned on by this feature.

outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steeringcolumn in position, push the control handle inward untilfully engaged.WARNING!Do not adjust

the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed ControlSystem can be reactivated by pushing the ElectronicSpeed Control ON/OFF button and resettin

To Resume SpeedTo resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)button and release. Resume can be used at any speedabove 20 mph (32 km/h).To Vary The

On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur soit may be preferable to drive without Electronic SpeedControl.WARNING!Electronic Speed Contro

NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-rity Alarm is active.Before You Begin Programming HomeLink姞Be sure that your vehicle is parked outsi

Programming A Rolling CodeFor programming garage door openers that were manu-factured after 1995. These garage door openers can beidentified by the “L

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威button you want to program and the hand-held transmit-ter button.4. Continue to hold both buttons a

WARNING! (Continued)•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle.•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button untilthe indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do notrelease the button.3. Without releasin

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 ButtonTo reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,follow these steps:1. Turn the ignition switch to the O

4. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flashrates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take upto 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The

SecurityIt is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turnin your vehicle.To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for20 seconds un

WARNING!•Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are programming the universal trans-ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/reading lights.WARNING!•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in

Opening Sunroof — ExpressPress the switch rearward and release it within one-halfsecond and the sunroof will open automatically from anyposition. The

NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re-sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attemptwill be a Manual Close movement with Pin

Ignition Off OperationFor vehicles not equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switchwill remain active for 4

A second power outlet is located inside the center con-sole.The center console power outlet is powered directly fromthe battery (power available at al

SENTRY KEY姞The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or

CAUTION! (Continued)•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugsonly. Do not insert any other object in the poweroutlets as this will damage the ou

WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death:•Only devices designed for use in this type ofoutlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.•Do not touch

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IFEQUIPPEDAn optional ash receiver is available from your autho-rized dealer and will fit in the center console front

Rear Seat Bottle HolderThere are built-in bottle holders located in both rear doortrim panels.WARNING!If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bo

STORAGEGlovebox Storage CompartmentThe glovebox storage compartment is located on the rightside of the instrument panel.Pull on the handle to open the

is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to“Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature of YourVehicle” for further information.Two se

NOTE:•A notch in the front of the console base allows for useof a cellular phone while it is plugged into the poweroutlet with the armrest latched dow

WARNING! (Continued)•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with therear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded downposition) should not be used as

Ski Pass-ThroughThere is a ski pass-through door located behind the rearseat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis,to be stored in the r

CAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage tothe heating elements:•Use care when washing the inside of the rearwindow. Do not use abras

CAUTION! (Continued)•The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not com-patible with some after-market remote startingsystems. Use of these systems may res

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instrument Panel Features ... 193䡵 Instrument Cluster ... 194䡵 Instrument Cl

▫ Personal Settings(Customer-Programmable Features) ... 221䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM StereoRadio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer(MP3/WMA AUX Jack

䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio(Sales Code RES+RSC)... 253▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ... 253▫ Operation Instructi

䡵 Climate Controls ... 279▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ... 279▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —If Equipped ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES1 — Air Outlet 5 — Passenger Airbag 9 — Power Outlet2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Climate Contro

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS1. Temperature GaugeThe temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-ture. Any reading below the red mark of the gaug

5. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and asingle chime will sound.NOTE: T

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and thename Chrysler Cana

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime wi

flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “OccupantRestraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting YourVehicle” for further information.9. Oil Pressure

11. Brake Warning LightThis light monitors various brake functions,including brake fluid level and parking brakeapplication. If the brake light turns

off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault isdetected. If the light does not illuminate, have the lightinspected by an authorized dealer

The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. Toswitch from odometer to trip odometers, press andrelease the Trip Odometer button. To reset a t

gASCAPIf the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or changein the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,improperly installed, or dam

4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC)”.15. Cruise Indic

18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the parklights or headlights are turned on.19. Electronic Stability C

(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), seeyour authorized dealer as soon as possible to have theproblem diagnosed and corrected.NOTE:•T

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affectthe vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute f

CAUTION!The TPMS has been optimized for the originalequipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures andwarning have been established for the tire sizeequip

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunkfor unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor-ize

WARNING!A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referencedabove, can reach higher temperatures than in normaloperating conditions. This can cause a f

and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission intoNEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until thelight turns off.CAUTION!Continuous drivin

MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPEDThe Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrumentcluster and features a driver-interactive trip informationand tempe

RESET ButtonTo reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to theON position, then press and hold the RESET buttonlocated on the steering wheel.

The EVIC consists of the following:•Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE,SW)•Mileage (Avg/MPG)•Miles To Empty•Low Tire Information (Tire Pr

Press and release the MENU button to advancethe display to each of the EVIC Main Menufeatures. Upon reaching the last item in theMain Menu the EVIC wi

•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a singlechime)•RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with asingle chime)•Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicl

Oil Change Required — If EquippedYour vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. The Oil Change Required message willflash in the

•Tire Pressure Status display•Elapsed Time•EVIC Units Selection•System Status•Personal SettingsNOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset(Averag

Automatic Compass CalibrationThis compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates theneed to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve-hicle is new, t

NOTE:•During the 16-second arming period, if a door isopened or the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN,the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically

Compass VarianceCompass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To compensate for thedifferences, the variance should b

3. Press and release the DOWN button until “CompassVariance” and the current Variance Value displays in theEVIC.4. Press and release the SELECT button

Tire PSIPress and release the MENU button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ isdisplayed.Tire pressure information is displayed as follows:•If tire pressure is OK for a

System StatusDisplays SYSTEM OK if there are no active WarningMessages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWNbutton when SYSTEM OK is displayed will

Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKEtransmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-ger’s doors. When “All Doors 1st Press”

NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytimecauses the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase thebrightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understa

MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREORADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will

Clock Setting Procedure1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decre

Tamper AlertIf the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals havetimed out, the park and taillights flash three times, andthe horn will chirp three

Program Type16-Digit CharacterDisplayClassic Rock Cls RockCollege CollegeCountry CountryForeign Language LanguageInformation InformJazz JazzNews NewsN

SETUP ButtonPressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items:NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scrollthrough the ent

•VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON andOFF (if equipped).•VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (ifequipped).•VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the

Subtitle Language — If EquippedSelecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitlelanguage (effective only if the language is supported bythe

and press and release that button. If a button is notselected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-ton, the station will continue to play bu

CAUTION!The radio may shut down during extremely hotconditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate“Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperat

Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and allCDs will be ejected from the radio.The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.SEE

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.Whe

frequencies in the following table are supported. Inaddition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. Themajority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz

•Number of files and folders - Loading times willincrease with more files and foldersTo increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD

•Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables allbuttons on the RKE transmitter.To Unlock The DoorsPress and release the UNLOCK button on the R

Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-iary device if the AUX jack is connected.NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and thedevice’s

Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES)™ (If Equipped)Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES)™” for fur-ther details.Dolby威Manufac

radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-come kit that contains general information, includinghow to setup your on-line listening accoun

Reception QualitySatellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons:•The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure o

additional three seconds will make the radio display theSong Title all of the time (press and hold again to returnto normal display).RW/FFPressing the

SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton MemoryWhen you are receiving a channel that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.The symbol

Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — IfEquippedRefer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ UserManual located on the DVD for further details.MED

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on theradio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a secondtime to turn off the

RW/FFPressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttonscauses the tuner to search for the next frequency in thedirection of the arrows. This featur

SET/RND Button — To Set the PushbuttonMemoryWhen you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RNDbutton. The

•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing procedure:1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmedRKE transmitter for at least

discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks andmultisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.Inserting Compact Disc(s)Gently insert one CD into t

NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed onconvertible or soft-top models (if equipped).SEEK ButtonPress the right SEEK button for the next

Supported Media (Disc Types)The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio areCDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.Supported Medium Formats (File

Supported MP3 File FormatsThe radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3extension may

Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affectedby the following:•Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load thanCD-R media•Medium formats - M

MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO(SALES CODE RES+RSC)NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of the radio faceplate.Operating

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minuteswill begin to blink.4. Adjust the minutes u

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decre

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2. Release both buttons at the same time.3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitterw

SETUP ButtonPressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items:•Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allowyou to set the

Buttons1-6These buttons tune the radio to the stations that youcommit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FMstations).DISC/AUX ButtonPressing the DISC/

CAUTION! (Continued)•Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peelaway and jam the player mechanism.•The RES Media Center is a single CD player. D

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact d

exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in thisdisplay.)•Maximum number of characters in fil

MPEGSpecificationSampling Fre-quency (kHz)Bit Rate (kbps)MPEG-2 AudioLayer 324, 22.05, 16160, 128, 144,112, 96, 80, 64,56, 48, 40, 32, 24,16, 8ID3 Tag

begin playing the files contained in that folder (or thenext folder in sequence if the selection does not containplayable files).The folder list will

Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — IfEquippedSatellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital

Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID numberdisplay will time out in two minutes. Press any button onthe radio to exit this screen.Selecting Uc

SEEK ButtonsPress and release the SEEK buttons to search for the nextchannel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seekup and the left switch t

•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing steps:1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-mitter for at least four secon

Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the musictype.By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Typefunction is active, the radio will be tuned

Buttons1-6These buttons tune the radio to the channels that youcommit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).Operating Instructions - Uconnect™

Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB DeviceUse the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or externalUSB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port whic

•The audio device can be controlled using the radiobuttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod威 contents.•The audio device battery charges when plugged

•Jump forward in the current track by pressing andholding the FF >> button.•A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> willjump

List Or Browse ModeDuring Play mode, pressing any of the buttons describedbelow, will bring up List mode. List mode enablesscrolling through the list

•Pressing a PRESET button will display the currentlist on the top line and the first item in that list onthe second line.•To exit List mode without se

Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to theUconnect™ phone system.Controlling BTSA Using Radio ButtonsTo get

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPEDThe remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. The left and right co

Right-Hand Switch Functions•Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.•Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.•Press the butto

NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle whenusing the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm dueto the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCETo keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions:1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface.2.

CLIMATE CONTROLSThe air conditioning and heating system is designed tomake you comfortable in all types of weather.Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

Temperature ControlRotate this control to regulate the tem-perature of the air inside the passengercompartment. Rotating the dial leftinto the blue ar

NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, thereis a difference in temperature between the upper andlower outlets. The warmer air flows to

the LED in the control button to illuminate. After tenminutes, the system will return to normal mode functionand the LED will turn off.NOTE:•Continuou

•MAX A/CFor maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculationbuttons at the same time.•ECONOMY MODEIf economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to tur

Operation of the system is quite simple.1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and theBlower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.NOTE: The AUTO p

•While operating in AUTO, the system will not auto-matically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on thewindshield. The defrost mode must be manuall

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting tochange airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Controlknob (on the right) to one of the following

General InformationThis device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:1

•Air Conditioner ControlPress this button to turn on the airconditioning during manual operationonly. When the air conditioning isturned on, cool dehu

•Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, youcan temporarily put the system into RecirculationMode by pressing the Recirculation button. However

Window FoggingInterior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mixmode can be used to maintain

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291

STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS䡵 Starting Procedures ... 298▫ Automatic Transmission ... 298▫ Normal Starting ...

䡵 AutoStick威 — If Equipped ... 319▫ Operation ... 319▫ General Information ... 320䡵 Driving On Slippe

▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ... 346▫ Radial-Ply Tires ... 348▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped TireAnd Wheel – If

䡵 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —If Equipped ... 369▫ E-85 General Information ... 369▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ...

䡵 Recreational Towing(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ... 388▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind AnotherVehicle ... 388▫ Recrea

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...

How To Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:•Shift lever in PARK•Doors closed•Hood closed•Tr

STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust theinside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and ifpresent, instruc

For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans-mission), turn the ignition switch to the START positionand release it as soon as the starter en

WARNING! (Continued)•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmission cannot be started th

With Tip StartIf the engine fails to start after you have followed the“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-dures, it may be flooded. To c

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCAUTION!Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed:•Shift into PARK only after the vehi

WARNING! (Continued)•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle

Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — IfEquippedThe shift lever position display (located in the instrumentpanel cluster) indicates the transmission gea

WARNING!•Never use the PARK position as a substitute forthe parking brake. Always apply the parkingbrake fully when parked to guard against vehiclemov

WARNING! (Continued)•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle w

CAUTION!•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, youmust turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFFposition to the ON/RUN position, and also presst

•Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low•Remote Start Aborted — System FaultThe EVIC message stays active until the ignition

WARNING!Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off theignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafepractices that limit your response to changing tr

During cold temperatures, transmission operation maybe modified depending on engine and transmissiontemperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature

In the event of a momentary problem, the transmissioncan be reset to regain all forward gears by performing thefollowing steps:1. Stop the vehicle.2.

Torque Converter ClutchA feature designed to improve fuel economy has beenincluded in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.A clutch within the t

The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU-TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick威 shift positions. Manualshifts can be made using the AutoStick威 shift c

Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in thisrange.When parking on a level surface, you ma

WARNING! (Continued)•It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARKor NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher thanidle speed. If your foot is not f

WARNING! (Continued)•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the keyfob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Neverleave children alone in a vehicl

The following indicators should be used to ensure thatyou have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:•When shifting into PARK, move the shift

DRIVEThis range should be used for most city and highwaydriving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-shifts, and the best fuel economy. The tr

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving TheVehiclePress and release the REMOTE START button one time orallow the engine to run for the entire 15 min

PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper-ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu-minated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to

•vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and•the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.Torque Converter ClutchA feature designed to improve fuel

NOTE: In AutoStick威 mode, the transmission will onlyshift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever tothe right (+) or left (-), or as describe

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACESAccelerationRapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pullerrat

DRIVING THROUGH WATERDriving through water more than a few inches/centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensuresafety and prevent damage to yo

CAUTION! (Continued)•Driving through standing water may cause dam-age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (

POWER STEERINGThe standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system w

Power Steering Fluid CheckChecking the power steering fluid level at a definedservice interval is not required. The fluid should only bechecked if a l

PARKING BRAKEBefore leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave thetransmission in PARK.The parki

brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwisethe load on the transmission locking mechanism maymake it difficult to move the shift lever out

WARNING!•For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicl

CAUTION!If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with theparking brake released, a brake system malfunctionis indicated. Have the brake system serviced

WARNING! (Continued)•The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle mustnever be exploited in a reckless or dangerousmanner, which could jeopardize the u

ABS is activated during braking under certain road orstopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad trac

vehicle stability and control in various driving conditionsand are commonly referred to as ESC.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)This system aids the driver

WARNING!•The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increasebraking efficiency beyond that afforded by

WARNING!Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent thenatural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,nor can it increase the traction affor

reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicleis in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and morewheel spin than ESC would normally allow

ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light AndESC OFF Indicator LightThe “ESC Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight” in the instrument cluster will co

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATIONTire MarkingsNOTE:•P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molde

compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: T145/80D18 103M.•High flotation tire

Power Door LocksA door lock switch is located on the driver and passengerdoor panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.Automatic Door Lock

EXAMPLE:15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)Service Description:95 = Load Index— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carryH = Spe

Tire Identification Number (TIN)The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white

Tire Terminology And DefinitionsTerm DefinitionB-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body locatedbehind the front door.Cold Ti

Tire Loading And Tire PressureTire And Loading Information Placard LocationNOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listedon the driver’s side

LoadingThe vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load

available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs[295 kg]).5. Determine the combined weight

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WARNING!Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloadingcan cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, andincrease your stopping distance. Use ti

WARNING! (Continued)•Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve-hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift tothe right or left.•Always driv

CAUTION!After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will preventmoisture and dirt from entering the va

Auto Unlock On Exit ProgrammingThe Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can beenabled or disabled as follows:•For vehicles equipped with the Electro

loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tiredealer for recommended safe operating spee

vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to anauthorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotationpattern.If your vehicle is not equipped wi

WARNING!Compact spares are for temporary emergency useonly. With these spares, do not drive more than50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limit

WARNING!Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehiclehandling. With this tire, do not dr

Tread Wear IndicatorsTread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced.These indic

WARNING!Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to followthis warning can result in sudden

WARNING!•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combinationsof unapproved tires and wheels may change

CAUTION!Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains areused.SNOW TIRESSome areas of the country require the use of snow tiresduring the winter. Al

tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintainmud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to asmooth, quiet ride.Refer to the “Maint

the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure willdecrease. Tire pressure should always be set based oncold inflation tire pressure. This is de

Child-Protection Door Lock System — RearDoorsTo provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a

pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tirepressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “TirePressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driv

NOTE:•The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, or to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition.•The TPMS should not be

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure WarningsThe “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” willilluminate in the instrument cluster, a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙mess

NOTE:1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have atire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS willnot monitor the pressure in the c

The TPMS consists of the following components:•Receiver Module•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors•Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the fo

If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,providing the system fault still exists. If the system faultno longer exists, the “Tire Press

Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a chime willsound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressurevalue in the graphic display.3. After

The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of thefollowing licenses:United States ... KR5S18002015BCanada...

The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro-vide excellent performance and durability

To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once withE-85 perform the following:•change the engine oil and oil filter•disconnect and reconnect the b

WARNING!Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the Child-Protection lo

Fuel System CautionsCAUTION!Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance:•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using le

Carbon Monoxide WarningsWARNING!Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning:•Do n

the other sections of this manual for information onfeatures that are common between Flexible Fuel andgasoline-only powered vehicles.CAUTION!Only vehi

Fuel RequirementsYour vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline withan octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture ofthese two. For best re

requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395contains additional requirements, developed during ex-tensive fleet testing, to provide additional p

MaintenanceCAUTION!Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in yourvehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting andmay affect driveability.AD

After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cableover a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps thegas cap suspended away from and pr

WARNING! (Continued)•Never add fuel when the engine is running. This isin violation of most state and federal fire regula-tions and doing so may cause

VEHICLE LOADINGVehicle Certification LabelYour vehicle has a certification label attached to the rearof the driver’s door.The label contains the follo

WARNING!Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it isimportant that you do not exceed the maximum frontor rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition

WARNING!Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by

TRAILER TOWINGIn this section, you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing you can reasonably dowith your vehicle. Before

NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg)allowance for the presence of a driver.Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)The GAWR is the maximum capacity

Trailer Hitch ClassificationThe following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class cantow and sh

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetra

CAUTION!Towing a trailer with a larger than recommendedfrontal area could cause the engine to overheat orcause severe engine damage under extreme cond

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on thetrailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or authorized de

WARNING!Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow theseguidelines to make your trailer towing as safe aspossible:•Make certain that the load is

WARNING! (Continued)3. GAWR4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitchutilized (This requirement may limit the ability toalways achieve 10%

•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller isrequired when towing a trailer with electronicallyactuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipp

Towing TipsBefore setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,and backing the trailer in an area located away fromheavy traffic.Make sure all tr

Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection— IfEquippedLift the window switch fully upward to the seconddetent, release, and the window will go up autom

Cooling SystemTo reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions:•City DrivingWhen stopped for short periods of

Recreational Towing – All ModelsRecreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheelsare OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using atow dolly o

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESCONTENTS䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 392䡵 If Your Engine Overheats ... 392▫ Engine Oil Overheating

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSThe Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard War

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow downan impending overheat condition:•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/Csystem a

NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce yourvehicle speed further if needed.JACKING AND TIRE CHA

Spare Tire RemovalLift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ic

6. Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the jackingposition. For example, if changing theright front tire, block the left rea

WARNING! (Continued)•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ajack.•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.If you need to get un

Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window control on the other doors. Todisable the window c

1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from thespare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the leftto loosen the lug wrench, and remove the

CAUTION!Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking onlocations other than those indicated in Step 3.3. There is a front and rear jacking location

4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can beplaced under the jacking location. Once the jack ispositioned, turn the jack screw to the righ

CAUTION!Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stemfacing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if thespare tire is mounted incorrectly.WARNIN

9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it isfree. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly andstow it in the spare tire area. Secur

3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with thevalve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do no

each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about thecorrect tightness, have them checked with a torquewrench by your authorized dealer or servi

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with atorque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properlyseated against the wheel.JUMP-STARTINGI

Preparations For Jump-StartThe battery in your vehicle is located between the leftfront headlight assembly and the left front wheel splashshield. To a

WARNING!•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime theignition switch is on. You can be injured b

TRUNK RELEASEUse the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter to open the trunk fromoutside the vehicle. From inside thevehicle the trunk lid can be rele

WARNING!Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as thiscould establish a ground connection and personalinjury could result.Jump-Starting ProcedureWA

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the boosterbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then startthe engine in the vehicle with the di

front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVEand REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressureto maintain the rocking motion, without spin

WARNING!Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, oreven failure, of the axle and tires. A t

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLETowing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic TransmissionsFlat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:• Transmission in NEU

CAUTION! (Continued)•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, donot attach to front or rear suspension components.Damage to your vehicle may resu

CAUTION!Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground cancause severe damage to the transmission. S

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ... 417䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... 418䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System

▫ Exhaust System ... 433▫ Cooling System ... 436▫ Brake System ... 441▫ Automatic Transmission

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill3 — Automatic Transm

Trunk Internal Emergency ReleaseAs a security measure, a Trunk Internal EmergencyRelease lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.In the event

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick3 — Brake Fluid

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD IIYour vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe perfor

persists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. Ifthe problem is detected twice in a row, th

4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and thenreturn to being fully illuminated u

your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals beforeattempting any procedure yourself.NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions controlsystems may voi

CAUTION! (Continued)•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluidsthat protect the performance and durability ofyour vehicle and also allow extende

CAUTION!Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the enginewill cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oilpressure and an increase in oil temper

CAUTION!Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as thechemicals can damage your engine. Such damage isnot covered by the New Vehicle Limited Wa

Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-ber should not be used.Synthetic Engine

Engine Air Cleaner FilterWARNING!The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) canprovide a measure of protection in the case of enginebackfire.

•Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen-ger•Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) locatedon top of the front seats (integrated into t

WARNING!•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

Air Conditioner MaintenanceFor best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of ea

Refrigerant Recovery And RecyclingR-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Ag

6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out ofthe housing.7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filterpointing toward the fl

hood latching components to ensure proper function.When performing other underhood services, the hoodlatch, release mechanism and safety catch should

Adding Washer FluidThe windshield washer and the rear window washershare the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir islocated in the engine compart

into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect theexhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-cation or oil change. Replace as requ

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep the engine properly tuned

Cooling SystemWARNING!•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignitionswitch to the LOCK position. The

Selection Of CoolantUse only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-taining Your Vehicle”

NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistageinflator design. This allows the air bag to have differentrates of inflation based on several facto

replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the sameengine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the li

WARNING!•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” onthe cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)when the

The radiator normally remains completely full, so there isno need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forengine coolant (antifreeze) freeze poi

•Make sure that the radiator and coolant recoverybottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your veh

Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removingthe cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level upto the requirements described on

WARNING! (Continued)•To avoid contamination from foreign matter ormoisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid thathas been in a tightly closed contain

Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main-tained at the prescribed level usin

Fluid Level Check – Four-Speed AutomaticTransmissionUse the following procedure to check the automatictransmission fluid level properly:1. Park the ve

CAUTION!•Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-ration in transmission shift quality and/or tor

road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extremehot or cold weather and other extreme conditions willhave an adverse effect on paint, metal tri

4. Do not lean against the door or window. If yourvehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, theside air bags will inflate forcefully into the

CAUTION!•Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces.•Use of p

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularlywith a mild soap and wate

Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – IfEquippedStain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-ner:•Remove as much of the stain as possible b

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirtcan act as an abrasive and damage the

1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution maybe used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasivecleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean w

FUSESIntegrated Power ModuleThe Integrated Power Module is located in the enginecompartment near the air cleaner assembly. This centercontains cartrid

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description3—10 AmpRedCenter HighMounted StopLight (CHMSL)/Brake Switch4—10 AmpRedIgnition Switch5—20 AmpYellowTrailer To

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description16 —15 AmpLt. BlueSunroof – IfEquipped17 —10 AmpRedWireless ControlModule (WCM)/Clock/SteeringControl Module(S

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description27 —10 AmpRedIgnition Run – Oc-cupant Classifica-tion Module(OCM)/OccupantRestraint Control-ler (ORC)28 —10 Am

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description3540 AmpGreen—Anti-Lock Brakes(ABS) Module – IfEquipped/Electronic StabilityControl (ESC)Module – IfEquipped36

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, evenon short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driverand cause a collision that includes you

VEHICLE STORAGEIf you will not be using your vehicle for more than21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve yourbattery.•Disengage the mini-fuse

LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No.Low Beam Headlamp...9006High Beam Headlamp ...9005Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp...

3. Rotate bulb and connector1⁄4turn and pull outwardfrom assembly.CAUTION!Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely

Fog Lamps1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout islimited.2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and removethe inner fender shield

3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushinggently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamphousing.4. Twist and remove socket from lam

FLUID CAPACITIESU.S. MetricFuel (Approximate)All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Ga

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTSEngineComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartEngine CoolantMOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Form

ChassisComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartAutomatic Transmission – Four-SpeedMOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCONTENTS䡵 Maintenance Schedule ... 468▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ... 4708MAINTENANCESCHEDULES

WARNING! (Continued)•Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. You mightsuffer internal injuries, or you

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe Scheduled Maintenance services listed in thismanual must be done at the times or mileages specifiedto protect your vehicle war

•Change your engine oil more often if you drive yourvehicle off-road for an extended period of time.•Under no circumstances should oil change interval

At Each Oil Change•Change the engine oil filter.•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.CAUTION!Failure to perform the required maintenance itemsmay result

8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or6 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sig

24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or18 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first s

40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or30 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first s

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or42 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first s

72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or54 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or66 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or78 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

WARNING!•A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causingi

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or90 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or102 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the firs

WARNING!•You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only service work for which youhave the knowledge and the right equipment. I

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCECONTENTS䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle ... 483▫ Prepare For The Appoint

䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades ... 489▫ Treadwear ... 489▫ Traction Grades ...

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FORYOUR VEHICLEPrepare For The AppointmentIf you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have theright papers with

This is why you should always talk to an authorizeddealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-solved with this process.•If for some reason

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY)To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed specia

We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealerhas also made a major investment in facilities,

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a r

WARNING!•A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in a collision, increasing head and

•Service ManualsThese comprehensive Service Manuals provide theinformation that students and professional techniciansneed in diagnosing/troubleshootin

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADESThe following tire grading categories were established bythe National Highway Traffic Safety Ad

Temperature GradesThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to

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About Your Brakes ...326ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...328Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ...437Adding Fuel

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ... 283Automatic Transaxle ... 13,298Adding Fluid ...465Selection Of Lu

Caps, FillerFuel ...373Oil (Engine) ...417,425Power Steering ... 325Radiator (Coolant

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ... 438Cooling System ...436Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...437Coolant Capac

DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces ...321Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow StandingWater ... 322E-85 Fuel ...

Oil Synthetic ...426Overheating ... 392Starting ... 298Temperature Gauge ...

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual ... 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

WARNING!•A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’tbe at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ... 445,446Brake ...441,465Cooling System ...436Engine Oi

Odometer ... 200Tachometer ...200Gear Ranges ... 304,312Gear Select Lever Override .

Infant Restraint ...72,73Information Center, Vehicle ...211Inside Rearview Mirror ... 95Instrument

Lights ... 89,150Airbag ... 65,66,71,87,197Back-Up ...461Brake Assist Warning ...

Automatic Door ...32Child Protection ... 34Power Door ... 32Low Tire Pressure System ...

Oil Change Indicator, Reset ... 202,215Oil Filter, Change ...426Oil Filter, Selection ...426Oil Pr

Sunroof ... 173Windows ...35Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ...57Preparation for Jacking ...

Restraint, Head ...143Restraints, Child ... 72Rotation, Tires ... 355Safety Checks

Selection of Oil ... 424Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ... 16Sentry Key Programming ...17Service Assis

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ... 58Synthetic Engine Oil ... 426Tachometer ...200Taillights

1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point.2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the bel

Snow Tires ...355Spare Tire ...394Spinning ... 351Tread Wear Indicators ...

Trunk Release Remote Control ...39Trunk Release, Emergency ...39,40Turn Signals ...152,204,461UCI Connecto

Window Fogging ... 290Windows ...35Power ... 35Windshield Defroster ...

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTINGEQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into thisvehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to

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Rear Seat BeltsThe shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three-point beltsare nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen-gers on sedans. The cen

position that has a belt with this feature. Children12 years old and under should always be properlyrestrained in the rear seat.How To Engage The Auto

Seat Belt PretensionersThe seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove slack from th

This system is designed to help prevent or reduce theextent of injuries to the driver and front passenger incertain types of rear impacts.NOTE: The Ac

CAUTION!All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the headrestraints are placed in their pro

1 — Downward Movement2 — Rearward Movement3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha-nism2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55

4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lockinto the back decorative plastic half.NOTE:•If you have difficulties or problems resetting theActi

Light remains illuminated until the respective seat beltsare fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu-pants to fasten their seat belts. If

INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler GroupLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precisionworkmanship, distinctive styling,

extender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-tender, and store it.WARNING!Using a seat

NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced FrontAir Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations forAdvanced Air Bags.The Advanced Front Air B

Air Bag System ComponentsYour vehicle may be equipped with the following air bagsystem components:•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)•Air Bag Warning

WARNING!•No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any suchobjects could cause harm if the vehicle is in ac

When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between thefront and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bagdeploys independently; a left side impact

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali-brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts thatrequire air bag occupant protection.WARNIN

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced FrontAir Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im-proved protection for the driver and front p

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle decelerationover time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves arenot good indicators of whether or not an air

WARNING!Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bagsto protect you in a collision. If the light

Based on several factors, including the severity and typeof collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side ofthe vehicle may be triggered, rel

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Enhanced Accident Response SystemIn the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, ifthe communication network remains intact, and thepower remain

•As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-likeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of theprocess that generates the non-toxic gas u

Maintaining Your Air Bag SystemWARNING!•Modifications to any part of the air bag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured if

Air Bag Warning LightYou will want to have the air bags ready toinflate for your protection in a collision. TheAir Bag Warning Light monitors the inte

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing theaccelerator and/or brake pedal; and,•How fast the vehicle was traveling.These data can help provide

WARNING!In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The forcerequired to hold even an infant o

held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or theLATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.WARNIN

WARNING!•Improper installation can lead to failure of aninfant or child restraint. It could come loose in acollision. The child could be badly injured

•Carefully follow the instructions that come with therestraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it maynot work when you need it.•All passenge

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-age system called LATCH, which stands for LowerA

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in a collision orbodily injury. It also con

Rear Seat LATCH AnchorsChild restraints systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints havin

have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantageof all of the available attachments provided with yourchild restraint in any vehicle.NOTE: When

Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped withseparate straps on each side, with each having a hook orconnector for attachment to the lowe

inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehiclethat the seat belts are not toys and should not beplayed with, and never leave your child unatten

between the two posts. If not possible, lower the headrestraint and pass the tether strap around the outboardside of the head restraint.3. Attach the

Driver Center PassengerCRS Lock CRS Lock CRS LockFirst Row N/A N/A ALRSecond Row ALR ALR ALR•N/A — Not Applicable•ALR — Automatic Locking RetractorIns

Children Too Large For Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is ahigh-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oilchanges should be consistent with anticipa

WARNING! (Continued)•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seat belt properly.Exhaust GasWARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill.

damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Openseams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumesto seep into the passenger compartment. In add

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriousl

Floor Mat Safety InformationAlways use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of yourvehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal areaunobstruct

WARNING! (Continued)•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into thedriver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-jects can become trapped under

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ... 95▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ... 95▫ Automatic

▫ Commands ... 130▫ Voice Training ... 134䡵 Seats ... 134▫ Power Seats — If Equippe

▫ Lights On Reminder ... 154▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ... 154▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ... 155䡵 Windshield Wiper

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... 173▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ... 174▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ... 174▫ Closing Sunroo

MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorA two-point pivot system allows for horizontal andvertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center onthe view thr

NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle ismoving in reverse.CAUTION!To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, neverspray any cleaning sol

Power MirrorsThe power mirror controls are located on the driver’sdoor trim panel.To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mi