2008 Dodge Charger Owners Manual

CAUTION!

away and jam the player mechanism.

† This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. † Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel † RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert † Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player.

a second CD if one is already loaded.

EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD

Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.

If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ejecting with ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow to scroll through tracks faster in CD, MP3 modes. SCAN Button Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing.

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TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.

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Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read

files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: † Maximum number of folder levels: 8
† Maximum number of files: 255
† Maximum number of folders (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With in this 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result display. † Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: † Level 1: 12 (including a separator 9.9 and a

3-character extension)

† Level 2: 31 (including a separator

3-character extension)

9.9 and a

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as 9keep disc open after writing9 are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit

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rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.

MPEG Specifi-

cation

Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)

MPEG-1 Audio

Layer 3

48, 44.1, 32

MPEG-2 Audio

Layer 3

24, 22.05, 16

Bit Rate (kbps)

320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32
160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,

16, 8

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported.

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Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: † Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than † Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer † Number of files and folders - Loading times will

to load than non-multisession discs

CD-R media

increase with more files and folders

To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc.

LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after 5 seconds. INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to 9elapsed time9 priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for 3 seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file.

Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to return to 9elapsed time9 display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pushing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.

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TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is off). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VESt) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VESt) Guide.”

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SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) — IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of SIRIUS audio service that is included with the factory- installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will contact you to supply a welcome kit and to confirm subscription information, including the set up of your on-line listening account at no additional charge. For

further information, call the toll-free number 888-539- 7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position and the radio ON, press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE control knob until Sirius ID is

selected. Press the TUNE control knob and the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number display will time out in 2 minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until 9SAT9 appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug- gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna.

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structure or under a physical obstacle.

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: † The vehicle is parked in an underground parking † Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the † Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can † Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can

cause intermittent reception.

form of short audio mutes.

cause signal blockage.

Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.

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SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for 8 seconds before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available) information. Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional

3 seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display). RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. TUNE Control (Rotary) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type.

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: † Display Sirius ID number — Press the SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscrip- tion.

SET Button — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.

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Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second channel to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into push-button memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to push-button memory {12 Satellite stations}.

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Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VEST) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VESt) Guide.”

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) in- cludes the following components for rear seat entertain- ment: † A diagonal seven-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) screen integrated into the center console armrest. The screen features brightness control for optimum day- time and nighttime viewing.

Opening the Rear Seat Video Entertainment System

† The LCD Screen swings up from the rear of the armrest to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display.

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† A battery-powered infrared remote control that snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin.

VES™ Video Screen

NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been raised to its viewing position. † The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers.

VES Remote Control

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† Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen- gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) on the rear of the center console enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or play music directly from an MP3
player.

1. Video in (yellow) 2. Left audio in (white) 3. Right audio in (red) NOTE: Refer to your “Vehicle Entertainment System (VES™) User Manual” for detailed operating instruc- tions.

UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ radios only with UConnect.™ For sales code REN touch screen radio, refer to the separate User’s Manual. This feature allows you to plug in an iPodt into the vehicle’s sound system through a connector (UCI connec- tor) using an optional connection cable (available through Mopart). See your authorized dealer for details. Using this feature, † the iPodt audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (Track Title, Artist, Al- bum, etc.) information display on radio. † the iPodt can be controlled using the radio buttons to

Play, Browse and List the iPodt contents.

† the iPodt battery charges when plugged into the UCI

connector.

Connecting the iPodT Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPodt to the vehicle’s UCI connector (which is located in the glove box on some vehicles. This location may vary with vehicle). Once the iPodt is connected and synchronized to the vehicle system (this may take a few seconds to connect), the vehicle brand logo appears on the iPodt display, and it starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches as described below. Controlling the iPodT using Radio Buttons To get into the UCI (iPodt) mode and access a connected iPodt, press the “AUX” button on the radio faceplate. Once in the UCI (iPodt) mode, the iPodt audio track (if available from iPodt) will start playing over the vehicle audio system.

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Play Mode When switched to UCI mode the iPodt will be in Play mode. In this Play mode , you may use the following buttons on the radio faceplate to control the iPodt and display data: TUNE/SCROLL Knob Use the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob to go to the next or previous track. The “TUNE/SCROLL” knob functions similar to the scroll wheel on the iPodt. Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click while playing a track skips to the next track. Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click during the first 2 seconds of the track will jump to the previous track in the list and turning this button at any other time in the track will jump to the beginning of the current track.

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RW (Rewind) Button Press and hold the “RW” button to move backward in the current track. Holding the “RW” button long enough will take you back to the beginning of the current track. Pressing and releasing the “RW” button will go back 5
seconds of the current track. FF (Fast Forward) Button Press and hold the “FF” button to move forward in the current track. Pressing and releasing the “FF” button will go forward 5
seconds of the current track. SEEK Buttons Use the “SEEK” buttons to move to the previous or the next track.

If the left (down) button is pressed during the first 2
seconds of the current track, it will go back to the previous track in the list, if you press this button at any other time in the current track it will go back to the beginning of the track. If the right (up) button is pressed during Play mode, it will go to the next track in the list. INFO Button Press the “INFO” button while a track is playing to see the information (Track Title, Artist, Album, etc.) for that track. Each press the “INFO” button will take you to the next screen of data for that track. Once you have seen all of the screens, the last press of the “INFO” button will take you back to the play mode screen on the radio. REPEAT Button Press the “REPEAT” button to repeat the current playing track

SCAN Button Pressing the “SCAN” button will play the first 5 seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next song. To stop the SCAN mode and start playing the desired track, press the “SCAN” button again. During the SCAN mode, you can also press the SEEK button to the left or right to go to the previous or next tracks. RND (Random) Button (RES Radios Only) Pressing the “RND” button will switch between the shuffle on and shuffle off modes of the iPodt. If the “RND” icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is on.

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List or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttons will take you to List mode. List mode enables you to scroll through the list of menus and tracks on the iPodt. TUNE/SCROLL Knob In the List mode, the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPodt. Turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob clockwise (forward) and counter-clockwise (backward) scrolls through lists, displaying the track detail on the radio display. Once you have the track to be played highlighted on the radio display, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob to select and start playing the track. By turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob fast, you can jump through the list faster. During fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display.

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During all List modes, the iPodt will display all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track you wish to select is at the bottom of the list, you just turn the “TUNE/ SCROLL” knob backwards (counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster. Radio Preset Buttons In the List mode, the radio preset buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPodt. † 1 – Playlists † 2 – Artists † 3 – Albums † 4 – Genres † 5 - Audiobooks † 6 – Podcasts

After pressing a preset button, you will see the list you are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. To exit the List mode without selecting a track, press the same preset button again to go back to Play mode. LIST Button Pressing the “LIST” button will take to the top level menu of the iPodt. This takes you to the same top level menu as on your iPodt. Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob to list the top menu item you wish to select and then press the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob. This will take you to the next sub menu list item of the iPodt and you can follow the same the same steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all iPodt sub menu levels are available on this system. MUSIC TYPE Button The “MUSIC TYPE” button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your iPodt.

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions.

Electronic Vehicle Information Center

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Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive display. This is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer.

The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system. Press the top of the VOLUME button to increase the sound level. Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to decrease the sound level.

Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen displays radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle.

VOL- UME Button

AUDIO MODE Button

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If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayed when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the mode will change (i.e. from AM to FM, to Media mode, etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle).

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/ Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT button to operate various radio, media, and Universal Customer Interface (UCI) functions (i.e. advance presets, select next folder, jump to or start playing songs in playlists, etc., depend- ing on which radio is in the vehicle and if equipped with UCI). When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/ Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters, files, etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle.

FUNC- TION SELECT Button

SCROLL Button

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation.

CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather.

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Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System

Manual Temperature Controls

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Blower Control

The rotary knob on the left controls the blower. The control has an OFF posi- tion and four speed settings. The blower will remain on until the con- trol is turned to the OFF position or the ignition is turned OFF.

Mode Control

The rotary knob on the right controls airflow distribution. Dots between each of the mode selections identify intermediate modes that allow the op- erator to fine-tune airflow distribu- tion. The mode settings are as follows:

Temperature Control

The rotary knob in the center controls air temperature. Rotate the control to the left for cooler air temperature and to the right for warmer air tempera- ture. Rotating the control to the ex- treme left provides the coldest setting. Rotating the control to the extreme right provides the warmest setting.

† Defrost

Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles.

NOTE: To improve fuel economy, leave in defrost only when necessary. † Defrost/Floor

Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air

is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles.

† Floor

† Bi-Level

† Panel

Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the rear seating

area through vents under the front seats.

Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and through the outlets located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to partially block airflow.

Air flows through the outlets located in the in- strument panel. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passen- gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.

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† Recirculation Control

The mode control knob also controls the recirculation feature. You can choose Bi- Level Recirculation air outlets, Panel Recir- culation air outlets, or a mix or both while in this mode. Normally, air enters from outside the vehicle. However, when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle is re-used. Use this mode to cool the inside of the vehicle rapidly. The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust. Air Conditioning Control

Press this button to turn on and turn off the air conditioning. When the air conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the mode control. Press this button a second time to turn off the air conditioning. An LED in the button will illuminate when compressor operation is selected.

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Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped

Automatic Temperature Controls

Automatic Operation The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto- matically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. To accomplish this, the system gathers information from

the controls on the climate control, from a dual sun- sensor located in the top of the instrument panel, from an infrared sensor located in the face of the climate control, and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle. The controls on the climate control provide the system with operator input. The dual sun-sensor monitors sun load coming through the windshield. The infrared sensor independently measures the surface temperature of the driver and passenger. Other sensors take account of vehicle-speed, A/C pressure, outside temperature, and engine cooling temperature. Using all of these inputs, the system automatically adjusts airflow temperature, air- flow distribution, airflow volume, and the amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions. Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the Mode Control knob (on the right) to AUTO, and place the Blower Control knob (on the left) to either LO AUTO

or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO position should be used when more airflow is desired, or when rear seat occupants are present. Then, dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver or passenger Temperature Control knob. Once the com- fort level is selected, the system will maintain that level automatically using the heating system. Should the de- sired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will automatically make the adjustment. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the OFF position on the fan control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person; however, this may vary.

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NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic operation.

Air conditioning in this system is automatic. Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and request- ing the air conditioning is not necessary.

The system will automatically control recircu- lation. However, pressing the Recirculation Control button will temporarily put the system in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recircula- tion will cause the LED in the control button to illumi- nate. After ten minutes, the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off.

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NOTE: † The surface of the climate control panel and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the location of the climate control sensors. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system. † Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the Recirculation button to return to outside air. Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow Recirculation to be selected while in defrost or defrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recircula- tion while in these modes will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then turn off.

Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired. The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left). NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart that follows for details.

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. † Defrost

Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles.

† Defrost/Floor

Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows

through the side window demister grilles.

† Floor

Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the rear seating

area through vents under the front seats.

† Bi-Level

† Panel

Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and through the outlets located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.

Air flows through the outlets located in the in- strument panel. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passen- gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.

† Air Conditioning Control

Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the Mode control dial. Press this button a second time to

turn off the air conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when manual compressor operation is selected.

NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. † Recirculation Control

This button can be used to block out smoke, odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. An LED in the button illuminates when the recirculation mode is active. You may use this feature separately. NOTE: Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the Recirculation button to return to outside air. Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured

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interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibil- ity. For this reason, the system will not allow Recircula- tion to be selected while in defrost or defrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then turn off. Operating Tips

NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi- tions. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual for proper coolant selection.

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Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- pressor damage when the system is started again. Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather.

NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur. Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow. A/C Air Filter — If Equipped The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual for filter replacement instruc- tions.

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Electric Rear Window Defroster

The electric Rear Window Defroster Control is located on the climate control. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illumi- nate when the rear window defroster is ON. The de- froster automatically turns off after approximately 10
minutes of operation for the first push of the button, and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the button.

CAUTION!

To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.

STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
N Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
N Normal Starting (Tip Start) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
N Extremely Cold Weather (Below 220°F Or

229°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
N If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
N After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
m Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 258
m Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

N Automatic Transmission — General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
N Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . 261
N 4 Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 262
N 5 Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 267
m AutoStickt — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
N AutoStickt — 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
N AutoStickt — 5.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
m All Wheel Drive — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

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m Driving Through Water

m Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
N Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
N Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
N Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
N Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
m Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
m Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
N Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped . . . . . 280
m Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
m Multi Displacement System (MDS) — 5.7L Engine

Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
m Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped . . 284

m Brake Assist System (BAS) — If Equipped . . . . . 285
m Electronic Stability Program (ESP) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
N Synchronizing ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
N ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator And ESP/TCS

Indicator Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
m Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
N Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
N Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 293
N Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 294
m Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
N Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
N Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
N Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

N Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 302
N Limited Use Spare — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 302
N Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
N Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
N Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
N Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
N Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
m Self-Sealing Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
m Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
m Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
m Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
m Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

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N Base System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
N Premium System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 314
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
m Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
N 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
N 3.5L And 5.7L Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
N Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
N Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
N MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
N Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
N Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
N Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

m Adding Fuel

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N Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
N Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
m Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
N Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
N Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . 326
N Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . . 326
N Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
N Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
m Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
N Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

N Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
N Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer

Weight Ratings)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
N Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
N Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
N Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
m Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 342

N Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.

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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 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. † Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. † Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever. Ac- cidents can also be caused by pressing the accel- erator pedal. This may cause excessive heat in the exhaust system, resulting in overheating and ve- hicle fire, which may cause serious or fatal injuries.

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Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be in the “N” (Neutral) or “P” (Park) position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.

CAUTION!

a complete stop.

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: † Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to † Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. † Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. † Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot

is firmly on the brake pedal.

Normal Starting (Tip Start)

NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. 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. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Extremely Cold Weather (below 220°F or 229°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

WARNING!

† Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. † Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Un- burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 of this manual for proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully.

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If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.

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After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module.

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAUTION!

a complete stop.

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: † Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to † Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. † Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. † Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot

is firmly on the brake pedal.

WARNING!

It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Automatic Transmission — General Information The automatic transmission selects individual gears au- tomatically, dependent upon: † Altitude † Vehicle Loading † Driving Style

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† Selector lever position † Accelerator position † Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de- pendent on the driving style, the driving situation, and the road characteristics. NOTE: † After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. † If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting. Trans- mission engagement may be delayed up to 10 seconds after restart if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first.

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† The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break-in period. This is a normal condition, and pre- cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.

The selector lever is automatically locked while in the “P” (Park) position. To move the selector lever out of the “P” (Park) position, the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release. Shift the selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied. Do not release the brake until ready to drive. The vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the selec- tor lever is in “D” (Drive) or “R” (Reverse) position.

WARNING!

Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the vehicle into “P” (Park), remove the key from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the transmission selector lever is locked in the “P” (Park) position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never leave children unat- tended inside a vehicle.

Over Temperature Mode The transmission electronics constantly monitor the transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds normal operating temperature, the transmission will

change the way it shifts to help control the condition. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in “D” (Drive) position. After the transmission cools down, it will return to normal operation. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the selector lever in the “P” (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the selector lever out of the “P” (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position, and the brake pedal must be depressed.

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Brake Interlock Override

For electrical system malfunctions, there is an override for the interlock system. In order to override this system the key must be in the ignition with the switch in the ACC or ON position. Remove the rubber storage tray from the bin located to the right of the selector lever. The override can be activated by pressing the pink-colored

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tab, which can be accessed through a hole inside the bin. While the override is pressed, the shifter can be moved out of the “P” (Park) position without pressing the brake. After operation, return the rubber storage tray to its original position. 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from “D” (Drive) to “P” (Park) or “R” (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the selector lever between these gears.

Gear Ranges

Selector Lever

“P” (Park) “P” (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range.

Never use “P” (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector in the “P” (Park) position first, and then apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in “P” (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha- nism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.

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WARNING!

Never use “P” (Park) position on an automatic trans- mission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the selector lever into the “P” (Park) position: † When shifting into “P’ (Park) move the lever all the † Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument

way forward until it stops, and is fully seated.

panel to ensure it is in the “P” (Park) position.

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CAUTION!

WARNING!

Damage to the shifter could result if the selector lever is moved out of “P” (Park) before the ignition is turned from the LOCK to ON position.

“R” (Reverse) For moving the vehicle rearward. Always stop before moving the lever to “R” (Reverse), except when rocking the vehicle. “N” (Neutral) Engine may be started in this range.

CAUTION!

Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans- mission damage.

Do not coast in “N” (Neutral) and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.

“D” (Overdrive) This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest up shifts and down shifts, and the best fuel economy. Select the “3” range when frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers.

NOTE: † If the vehicle is started in cold temperatures, shifts into Overdrive may be delayed. Normal Overdrive and shifting operation will resume when the temperature of the transmission reaches the appropriate tempera- ture. Refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter Clutch” later in this section.

† If the transmission temperature gets too hot,

the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive or en- gage overdrive at higher vehicle speeds until the transmission cools down. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation.

“3” (Third) This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The transmis- sion will operate normally in First, Second and Third while in this range. The “3” position should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress.

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NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- sive shifting and heat build up. “L” (Low) This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections.

CAUTION!

Never race the engine with the brakes on and the vehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on an incline without applying the brakes. These practices can cause the transmission.

and damage

overheating

to

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Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ- ent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed drops, or during accelera- tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. NOTE: † The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu- ally after 1–3 miles [1.6–4.8 km] of driving). Because engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmis- sion is not shifting into “Overdrive” when cold. This is considered a normal condition. Pulling the selector lever into the “3” position will show that the transmis- sion is able to shift into and out of “Overdrive.”

† If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the transmission fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission. This is considered a normal condition and it will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within 5
seconds of shifting from “P” (Park) into any other gear position.

Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the transmission automatically shifts into second gear. The transmission remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. “P” (Park), “R” (Reverse), and “N” (Neu- tral) will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transmission.

If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears. † Stop the vehicle and shift into “P” (Park). † Turn the key to LOCK then start the engine. † Shift into “D” (Drive) and resume driving. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is required.

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5 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from “D” (Drive) to “P” (Park) or “R” (Reverse) (or from “P” or “R” to “D”) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the selector lever between these gears.

Selector Lever

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Gear Ranges

“P” (Park) “P” (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use “P” (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector in the “P” (Park) position first, and then apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in “P” (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha- nism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.

WARNING!

Never use “P” (Park) position on an automatic trans- mission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the selector lever into the “P” (Park) position: † When shifting into “P” (Park) move the lever all the † Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument

way forward until it stops, and is fully seated.

panel to ensure it is in the “P” (Park) position.

CAUTION!

CAUTION!

Damage to the shifter could result if the selector lever is moved out of “P” (Park) before the ignition is turned from the LOCK to ON position.

Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans- mission damage.

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“R” (Reverse) Shift into “R” (Reverse) gear only when the vehicle is completely stopped. “N” (Neutral) No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage “N” (Neutral) position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). The engine may be started in this range. Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed.

WARNING!

Do not coast in “N” (Neutral) and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.

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“D” (Drive) This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear. The “D” (Drive) position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers, use the AutoStickt mode and select the “3” range. AutoStickt Gear selection The AutoStickt feature can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the right or the left with the lever in the “D” (Drive) position. The gear currently selected is indicated in the instrument cluster display. Briefly, press

the selector lever in the “D -” direction and the transmis- sion will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. Press and hold the selector lever in the “D-” direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the next lowest gear for best acceleration. NOTE: To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in “D -” direction, the transmis- sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolu- tions per minute (RPM) limit would be exceeded. Briefly, press the selector lever in the “D +” direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. Press and hold the selector lever in the “D +” direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear “D.”

WARNING!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehi- cle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident.

Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature operation, you may notice delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency. Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission

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damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode. If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in the Limp Home Mode. In this mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, “P” (Park), “R” (Reverse), and “N” (Neutral) will continue to operate. Second gear will operate in the “D” (Drive) shifter position. The Malfunction Indicator Light may be illuminated. A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service. To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.

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5. Restart the engine. 6. Move the selector lever to the desired range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears. Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if the transmission enters temporary Limp Home Mode three times. Follow the reset procedure described under “Tem- porary Transmission Limp Home Mode” in this section.

In Permanent Limp Home Mode, “P” (Park), “R” (Re- verse), and “N” (Neutral) will continue to operate. Sec- ond gear will operate in the “D” (Drive) shifter position. The malfunction indicator light may illuminate.

AUTOSTICKT — IF EQUIPPED

AutostickT — 3.5L Engine Autostickt is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. Autostickt allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. Autostickt Operation By placing the selector lever in the D (Drive) position, it can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to select a higher or lower range of gears. Moving the

selector lever to the Left (-) triggers a downshift and to the Right (+) an upshift. The gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the transmission range indica- tor. You can shift in or out of the Autostickt mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper- ate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. When you wish to engage Autostick,t simply move the selector lever to the Right or Left (D+/D-) while in the D (Drive) position. The transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen. AutostickT — 5.7L Engine Autostickt is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. Autostickt allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system

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can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. Autostickt Operation By placing the selector lever in the D (Drive) position, it can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to select a specific gear. Moving the selector lever to the Left (-) triggers a downshift and to the Right (+) an upshift. The gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the transmission range indicator. In Autostickt mode, the transmission will only NOTE: shift up or down when the driver moves the selector lever to the Right (D+) or Left (D-). You can shift in or out of the Autostickt mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. When you wish to engage Autostickt, simply move the selector lever to the Left or Right (D-/D+) while in the D (Drive) position. To disengage Autostickt, hold the selector lever

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gear when coming to a stop.

to the right for at least one second. The transmission will now operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. † You can start out in first or second gear. The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. † The transmission will automatically downshift to first † Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy † Avoid using speed control when Autostickt is en- † The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostickt is engaged.

conditions.

gaged.

† Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when

Autostickt is engaged.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD) with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control. The front wheels provide 38% of the torque, and the rear wheels provide 62% of the torque. The system is auto- matic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.

CAUTION!

All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the front differential and/or the transfer case.

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Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear (driving) wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).

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Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau- tions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy. 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop.

Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water, consider the following before doing so:

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DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent dam- age to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.

CAUTION!

standing water. This will minimize wave effects.

† Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. † Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water. † Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through † Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always inspect your vehi- cle’s fluids (i.e. engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e. fluid that is milky or foamy in appear- ance) after driving through standing water. Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this may result in further damage. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. † Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause it to lockup and stall out and cause serious internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty.

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WARNING!

† Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8
km/h) when driving through standing water. † Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes. † Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause it to lockup and stall out and leave you stranded. † Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.

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PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.

WARNING!

Never use “P” (Park) position on an automatic trans- mission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector in the “P” (Park) position first, and then apply the parking brake.

When parking on a hill, it is important to apply the parking brake before placing the gear selector in P (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha- nism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down and then remove your foot from the pedal. To release the parking brake, push down on the parking brake pedal and then release.

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NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

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 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. † Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving: failure to do so can lead to brake failure, and an accident.

Parking Brake

The brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is on.

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BRAKE SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability, the remaining system will still function. There will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This may be evident by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential activation of the Brake Warning Light. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off) the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating.

Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. The electronic brake force distribution (EBD) prevents the rear wheels from over-braking and provides greater control of available braking forces applied to the rear axle. When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).

ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti-lock: † The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a † the clicking sound of solenoid valves, † brake pedal pulsations, † and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the

short time after the stop),

end of the stop.

These are all normal characteristics of ABS.

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WARNING!

† The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equip- ment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals. † Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effective- ness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop. † Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. † The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. † The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeop- ardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

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All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer. Anti-Lock Brake Light

The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible.

If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. Increased noise levels at the end of the steering NOTE: wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system.

Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system.

WARNING!

Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.

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CAUTION!

Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.

MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) — 5.7L Engine Only This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: The MDS system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

The Traction Control System (TCS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The TCS cannot prevent accidents, including those result- ing from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a TCS-equipped ve- hicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dan- gerous manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

The Traction Control System (TCS) is standard on ve- hicles equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. The ESP/TCS indicator light, located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The indicator light also flashes when the TCS is active. If the indicator light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. When the TCS is switched off, the torque reduction feature is cancelled. However, a feature of the system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and

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allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This wheel slip control is active up to 50
mph (80 km/h).

Refer to “Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in this section for additional system information and operating instructions.

CAUTION!

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) — IF EQUIPPED

When the ESP/TCS indicator light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Avoid spin- ning one drive wheel. This may cause serious dam- age to the drive train.

NOTE: † The Traction Control System comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if you used the ESP OFF button to turn OFF the system. † The Traction Control System will make buzzing or

clicking sounds when in operation.

WARNING!

The BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS- equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck- less or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

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The Brake Assist System (BAS) is standard on vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capa- bility during emergency braking maneuvers. The system applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emergency braking conditions that might otherwise be afforded solely by the driver’s braking style. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking power during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

The ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopar- dize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path. The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer.

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† Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than † Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

The ESP/TCS Indicator Light, located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The indicator light also flashes when the TCS is active. If the indicator light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.

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The ESP OFF button is located in the center of the instrument panel. To turn OFF the ESP, momentarily press the ESP OFF button and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will illuminate. To turn the system ON again, momentarily press the ESP OFF button and the indicator light will turn OFF.

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, switch off the ESP by pressing the ESP OFF button.

CAUTION!

When the ESP/TCS Indicator Light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Avoid spin- ning one drive wheel. This may cause serious dam- age to the drive train.

CAUTION!

If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK or ACC position). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and it will apply the rear wheel brakes.

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The system will turn the ESP/BAS malfunction indicator light on continuously while the engine running if it detects a malfunction in either the ESP or the BAS or both. If the light remains on after several ignition cycles, and you have driven the vehicle several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), and the ESP is synchro- nized (refer to Synchronizing ESP), see your authorized