2008 Chrysler 300c Owners Manual

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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) Gasoline, Clean Air Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369,417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 10 504 INDEX Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Odometer Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Tachometer Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,313 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,26,117,172,364 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,376 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,375 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) Hard Drive (HDD) . . . . . . . . 91,252,253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Headlight Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Automatic Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lights On Reminder On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,139 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,434 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 INDEX 505 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 136 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Holder, Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Hood Release Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440,441 Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Inside Rearview Mirror Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,201,202 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,14 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Indicator, Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68 Infant Restraint Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10 506 INDEX Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Knee Bolster Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,72 Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,459 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,130 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,64,79,205 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,326 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,324 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459,460 Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,176 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,136 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331,333 Electronic Throttle Control Warning . . . . . . . . . 209 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,202 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,462 Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Indicator INDEX 507 Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,139 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,208 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,202 Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 License Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Low Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 212 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,176 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . 137 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,176 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459,460 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 212 SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 210,355 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,134,135,202 Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 . . . . . 202 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Capacities Tires 10 508 INDEX Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,72 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Lumbar Support Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,418 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,176 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Master Cylinder (Brakes) Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Memory Seats and Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,489 MP3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Multi-Displacement Engine System . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Oil Change Indicator Oil Change Indicator, Reset Oil, Engine Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,475 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,208 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,475 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,218,423 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,422 Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Disposal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,475 Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 INDEX 509 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,473 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,424,473 Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,418 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Operating Precautions Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207,393 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . 490 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 10 510 INDEX Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,252,253 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . 91,252,253 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 340 Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Distribution Center (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Seats Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432,476 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 438 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Radio, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,253,281 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252,253,268 Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Rear Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Rear Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Reception, Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Reminder, Seat Belt Remote Control INDEX 511 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 279 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 203,218 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 10 512 INDEX Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252,253,268 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,43,79 Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 47 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68,69,74 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,44 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Height Adjustment Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,209 . . . . . . . . . . 436,475 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) INDEX 513 Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232,235,238,253,258 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,307,312 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Side Curtain (Window Airbag) Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,135,202 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 SmartBeams Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Snow Tires Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348,396 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,475 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 . . . . . . . . . . . 148,152 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,299 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10 514 INDEX Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Column Controls Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327,432 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,145 Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,458 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,458 Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 52 Sway Control, Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,145 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 284 . . . . . . . 207,393 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,145 Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 340 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 INDEX 515 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,344,492 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394,398 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395,398 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340,341 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334,344 Self-Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Behind a Motor Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home . . . . . . . . . 389 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 10 516 INDEX Traction Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445,476 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,307,312,444 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,313 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . 177 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,208 Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,41 Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 UCI Connector UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . 91,252 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 275 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 INDEX 517 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,252 USB Port Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341,372,374 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,458 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 18 Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video System) Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,424 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141,143,434 Washers, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,139,434 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,186 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,60 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 10 518 INDEX Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,283,289 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,139 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Wiper, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Wipers, Rain Sensitive INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob with Integrated KeyTip Start FeatureIgnition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key (Fob) ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To unlock the doorsTo lock the doorsTo unlatch the trunkUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral Information REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingTRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Automatic Locking Mode - If EquippedSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt Extender Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your VehicleExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If EquippedOutside Mirrors with Turn Signal and Approach Lighting - If EquippedTilt in Reverse Feature - If EquippedPower Remote Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Power SeatsPower Reclining SeatsLumbar Support Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedFolding Rear Seat DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Programming The Memory FeatureLinking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Transmitter to the Memory FeatureMemory Position RecallEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Headlight SwitchAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)SmartBeams - If EquippedHeadlight Time DelayDaytime Running Lights - If Equipped Lights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMulti-Function LeverOverhead Console Map/Reading LightsInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureWindshield WashersHeadlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Rain Sensing Wipers - If EquippedAdding Washer FluidHEADLIGHT WASHERS - IF EQUIPPED Adding Washer FluidTILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) OperationActivating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)To ActivateTo Set a Desired SpeedTo CancelTo Turn OffTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingSetting the Following Distance in ACCAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) MenuDisplay Warnings and MaintenancePrecautions While Driving with ACCGeneral InformationREAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsSunglasses StorageGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSunroof Fully ClosedELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup HoldersRear Seat Cup Holders STORAGE Console FeaturesCargo AreaLOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone - If EquippedNavigation - If EquippedPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY) System Activation Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting the iPodControlling the iPod using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList or Browse ModeREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped Operating TipsREAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window DefrosterSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionNormal Starting (Tip Start)Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - General InformationBrake/Transmission Shift Interlock System4 Speed Automatic Transmission5 Speed Automatic TransmissionAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick OperationALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System - If EquippedPOWER STEERING MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED Synchronizing ESPESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator LightsTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceSELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.7L Engine3.5L and 5.7L EnginesReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)OverloadingLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Preparations For JackingJack Location/Spare Tire StowageJacking and Changing a Tire Compact Spare TireWheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEYTOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLYMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler CapEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterFuel FilterCatalytic ConverterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedPower Steering - Fluid CheckFront and Rear Suspension Ball JointsSteering LinkageBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield Washers/Headlight Washers - If EquippedExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel SystemBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionAll Wheel Drive (AWD) - If EquippedFront and Rear Wheel BearingsAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCleaning the Center Console Cup HoldersFUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, and Outer Park Light - 300 ModelsLow Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light - 300CBackup Light, Side Marker Light, and Tail/Stop Turn Light - 300 ModelsTail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light - 300C ModelsLicense LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner manual: 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. VIN LOCATION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! 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. INTRODUCTION 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ FOB With Integrated Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Tip Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ Customer Key (FOB) Programming . . . . . . . . . .17 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .18 ▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 䡵 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ▫ How To Use Remote Start 䡵 Windows ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ▫ Trunk Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . .48 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped . . . . .50 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .76 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Transporting Passengers THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Lock Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the START position, the switch automati- cally returns to the detented ON position. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Fob with Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking. To remove the valet key from the Fob, slide the mechani- cal latch at the top of the Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out of the Fob with your other hand. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Valet Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided valet key into the lock cylinders with either side up. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. Ignition Key Removal Place the selector lever in “P” (Park). Turn the key to the LOCK position and then remove the key. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle the power window Information Center (EVIC), (EVIC), switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi- tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended 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 car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds NOTE: when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses the factory-mated Fob with Integrated Key and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unau- thorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) seconds if someone uses an invalid Fob to start the engine. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Fob to start the engine. Either of these condi- tions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible. NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Fobs, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the additional part is physically held against the Fob being used to start the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the Fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit PIN number. Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for dealer replacement of Fobs. Duplication of Fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- gramming a blank Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Fob is one, which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle Fobs with you to the dealer. Customer Key (Fob) Programming If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new sentry keys to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key. 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing, turn on again for 3 seconds, and then turn off. The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro- cedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer for details. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to NOTE: have all remaining keys erased from the systems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will prevent the vehicle from starting and provide the following audible and visual signals: the horn will pulse; the headlights will flash; the park lights will flash; and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash. Rearming of the System: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3 minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the system will rearm itself. To Arm the System: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm Indicator light will flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming. Also, if you open a door during the arming period, the system will cancel the arming process. If you wish to rearm the system after closing the door, you must repeat one of the previously described arming sequences. To Disarm the System: Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system. • The system remains armed during trunk entry. Press- ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door the alarm will sound. • When the system is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system. Tamper Alert If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you disarm the system. Check the vehicle for tampering. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if so equipped). For details, refer to “Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal & Approach Light- ing” under “Mirrors” in Section 3 of this manual. The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON from the LOCK position. NOTE: • None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 35 feet (11 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key into the NOTE: ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining transmitters will continue to work. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables all transmitter buttons for all Fobs. Keyless Entry Transmitter THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within 5 seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the cur- rent setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro- grammable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position, and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter 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 UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock,” under ⬙Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position, and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For details, refer to “Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position, and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. To unlatch the trunk: Press the trunk button on the transmitter two times within 5 seconds to unlatch the trunk. Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater. NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position while the panic alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • You may need to be less than 35 feet (11 meters) from the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key (Fob) Program- ming.” (See page 17 for more information.) If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for details. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the Fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the access door. Battery Replacement 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. 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: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a targeted range of 328 ft. (100 m). NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Gear selector lever in “P” (Park). • Doors closed. • Hood closed. • Trunk closed. • Hazard switch off. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed). • Ignition key removed from ignition switch. • Battery at an acceptable charge level. • RKE Panic button not pressed. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode Remote Start mode. Press and release the Remote Start button on the RKE transmitter twice within 5 seconds. The parking lights will flash and horn will honk twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if so equipped) is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. To Exit Remote Start Mode & Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle. To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the remote start button one time. NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system will disable the one-time press of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Door Lock Plunger If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition, and lock your vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switch 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 from acciden- tally locking the key in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, the key is in the ignition, and the ignition is in the LOCK or ACC position, a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter. Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress 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 return 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 on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in “N” (Neutral) or “P” (Park). 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, performing the following procedure: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the valet key or alike into the child lock control and pull it upward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. Child Lock Control NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. WARNING! Avoid 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 system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the valet key or alike into the child lock control and pull it downward. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child Lock Control 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. Power Window Switches There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Down Feature The driver door power window switch, and some model passenger door power window switches have an auto down feature. Press the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go down automati- cally. To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To 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 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 10 minutes 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 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Auto Up Feature with Anti–Pinch Protection — If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will remain active for 10 minutes 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 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. NOTE: • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors. To disable the window controls, press and release the window lock button (setting it in the down position). To enable the window controls, press and release the window lock button again (setting it in the up position). 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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 window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your 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 buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. Window Lockout Switch Reset Any time the vehicle battery is disconnected, or goes dead, the auto-up function will be disabled. To reactivate the auto-up feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored: 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing the Trunk Release Button located on the instru- ment panel to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: The transmission must be in “P” (Park) before the switch will operate. The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pressing the trunk button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within 5 seconds. With the ignition switch in the ON position, the trunk open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indi- cating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or the key removed from the ignition switch, the trunk open symbol will display until the trunk is closed. Trunk Release Button TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Emergency Release THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid, near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, the front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, the optional supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window, and the optional supplemental front-seat-mounted side airbags. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! seat belt properly. that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two 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. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. Pulling Out Lap/Shoulder Belt 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • 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 the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You 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. Connecting Latch Plate To Buckle 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Removing Slack From Belt WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed. 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push and fully depress the button above the webbing to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC) (refer to information on Airbags in this section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occu- pants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). BeltAlert威 Programming The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following steps: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deacti- vating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威). 1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine. Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step. NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: When System (BeltAlert威) is deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled. Enhanced Warning the Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove slack in the shoulder belt. Use The Automatic Locking Mode any time a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Seat belts that have the Automatic Locking Mode feature have a distinctive label on the webbing. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will here a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emer- gency) locking mode. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender, and store it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front 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 center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com- partment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. Front Airbag Components NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 This vehicle may also be equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window and/or supplemental front-seat- mounted side airbags. If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You 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 inflat- ing. • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc. any way. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Airbag NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior

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