2009 Dodge Dakota Owners Manual

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416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 N Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 N Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 N Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 m Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . 419 m MOPARt Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 m Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 N In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 N In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 m Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 N Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 N Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 N Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 m If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 N Chrysler LLC Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . 424 418 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE N Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 424 N In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 N Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 N Service Contract SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 419 Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment. WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle. 420 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. vehicle about motor To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information from http://www.safercar.gov. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to: Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investiga- tions and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9. safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). † Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- hicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 421 † Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. † Owner’s Manuals These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and main- tenance procedures as well as specifications, capabili- ties and safety tips. 422 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Call toll free at: † 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) † 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: † www.techauthority.com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. Traction Grades The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 423 Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know you and the vehicle best, 424 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. † If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. † If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center. Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- ter should include the following information: † Owner’s name and address † Owner’s telephone number (home and office) † Authorized dealership name † Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) † Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler LLC Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: (800) 465–2001 In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P. 05109 Mexico, D. F. In Mexico City: 5081-4568 Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 425 repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about the service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- line at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. 426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. INDEX 10 428 INDEX Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 359 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . 229,232 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,361 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229,360 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,289 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,178 Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,72 Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,170 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Alignment and Balance Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Disposal Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 269,270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Anti-Lock Warning Light Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 19 Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,170 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,245 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239,246,372 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Special Additives Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 INDEX 429 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Saving Feature (Protection) Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Box, Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269,371 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269,270 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,174 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 70 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Caps, Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Oil (Engine) Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,302 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,228 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Certification Label Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 10 430 INDEX Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,59 Child Restraint Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,66 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,182,196,199,209 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 368 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366,369 Coolant Level Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 367,396,397 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Crates Rear Convenience Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Customer Assistance Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,230 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Drive Shaft Universal Joints Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 INDEX 431 E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 132 Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Tow Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 354,400 Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 10 432 INDEX Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,302 Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,396,397 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,302,364 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,363 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Filters Flashers Air Cleaner Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,168,389 Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Engine Oil Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,304 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 INDEX 433 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 397 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Front Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,397 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,396 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306,353 Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171,173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Speedometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243,246 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,297 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 10 434 INDEX Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309,311 Gross Cargo Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Hands-Free Phone (UConnectt) Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 128 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 128 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 HomeLinkt (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Jacking Instructions Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keys Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . 127,168,389 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,123 INDEX 435 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,178 Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,173,395 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123,136 Interior License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 10 436 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Lights On Reminder Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 175 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,387,389 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Voltage Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 168 Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tires Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 (LATCH) Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Lug Nuts Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 175,354 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239,242,372 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,398 Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355,420 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,397 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 INDEX 437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,397 Filter Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,396 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,396 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353,354 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171,248 Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,136 Overhead Console Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 136 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,421 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 10 438 INDEX Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Pickup Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 276 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Distribution Center (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,29 Door Locks Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 149 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quad Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . 366,368 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Rear Convenience Storage Crates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rearview Mirrors Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 INDEX 439 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . 325 . . . . . 327 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 226 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,63 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,37,72 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,59 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 10 440 INDEX Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,170 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 367,397 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Selection of Oil Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Service and Maintenance Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,423 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,182,196,199,209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Shift Speeds Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,168,389 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Snow Tires Sound Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,334 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Engine Block Heater Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Column Controls Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Storage, Behind the Seat Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . . 289 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 INDEX 441 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . 168 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . 276,289 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,280,422 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 10 442 INDEX High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276,277 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,280 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Tow Hooks, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,245 Automatic Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,372 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239,246,372 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,398 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239,242,372 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 142 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 INDEX 443 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,168,387,389 UConnectt (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Unlock, Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277,308 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Vehicle Storage Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 10 444 INDEX Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Weight Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windshield Defroster Windshield Washers Rear Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,131,363 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,363 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 379 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 Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemSENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door LocksREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock The DoorsTo Lock The DoorsUsing The Panic AlarmGeneral InformationProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsAuto Down (Drivers Side Only)Window Lockout SwitchWind BuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedCenter Lap BeltsSeat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagsEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust SystemSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorOutside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If EquippedPower MirrorsHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect System General InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Seat AdjustmentFront Seats Manual Seat ReclinersManual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If EquippedAdjustable Head Restraints - Front Seating PositionsSix-Way Power Seat Adjuster - Drivers Side OnlyExtended Cab/Crew Cab Rear SeatHeated Seats - If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightsBattery SaverHeadlight DelayHeadlights, Parking Lights And Panel LightsDaytime Running Lights (Canada - Standard and U.S. Fleet Vehicles) - If EquippedLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedCargo Light - If EquippedMultifunction LeverWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WipersWindshield Washers TILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER US/M ButtonRESET ButtonSTEP ButtonAverage Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)Distance To Empty (DTE)Trip Odometer (ODO)Elapsed Time (ET)C/T ButtonGlobal ResetCompass/Temperature DisplayAutomatic Compass CalibrationManual Compass CalibrationTo Put Into a Calibration ModeOutside TemperatureGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurity Troubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration)CUPHOLDERS REAR STORAGE - IF EQUIPPED Rear Convenience Storage CratesPlastic Grocery Bag Retainers FLOOR CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED Floor Console FeaturesREAR CARGO AREA UTILITY RAILS REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster - If EquippedSliding Rear Window - If EquippedSLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper ApplicationsGeneral InformationCarbon Monoxide Warning-Vehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide-In CampersTAILGATE Tailgate RemovalTwo-Position Tailgate/Upper Load PlatformUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK 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)AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If EquippedClock 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 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Operation 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)SOUND BOX OPERATION SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning And Heater Operating Tips Operation Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransmissionAutomatic TransmissionNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION Shifting DownshiftingReverse ShiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic TransmissionFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV233/243 GII Transfer Case Operating Information/ PrecautionsShifting Procedure - NV233/243 Transfer Case NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information / PrecautionsShifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Rear-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedFour-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceSUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated Gasoline Gasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)VEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelCurb WeightLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) 2WD Models4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Jack LocationRemoving The Spare TireTire Changing ProcedurePreparationsInstructionsTo Stow the Flat or SpareJUMP-STARTING FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesTwo-Wheel Drive VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceDrive Shaft Constant Velocity JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic SystemManual TransmissionAutomatic TransmissionTransfer CaseAxlesAppearance Care and Protection from Corrosion FUSES Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn LightsRear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps, And Turn Signal Bulbs - ReplacementCenter High-Mounted Stop Light And Cargo LampLicense LampsFog LightsFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS 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 RequestsWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractINDEX INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. Chrysler LLC 81-326-0934 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. A 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- ously manufactured. Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m 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 back of this Owner’s 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’s Manual: 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions 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 authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that 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 located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, 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. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. 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 m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 m Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 15 N If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . 15 N Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 m Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 N Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 N Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 m Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19 N To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 m Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks . . . 20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 N To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . 25 N Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 27 m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 N Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 N Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 N Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 m Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 35 N Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 42 N Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 N Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 N Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlertt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . 45 N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 N Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 N Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 m Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 N Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 N Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder. Ignition Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Ignition Switch Positions 4 — ON/RUN 5 — START 1 — ACC 2 — LOCK 3 — OFF If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: shift lever in PARK, the key may become temporarily trapped in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission — If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. To remove the key, depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni- tion key to LOCK and remove the key. Ignition Release Button 4 — ON/RUN 5 — START 1 — ACC 2 — LOCK 3 — OFF Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key into the door lock cylinder with either side up. To lock the driver’s door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the driver’s door, turn the key forward. For external door lock lubrication, refer to “Body Lubrication” in Section 7. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1/2 turn in either direction, and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel: With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock: Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. If you turned the wheel to the right to engage NOTE: the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the ACC, or ON position, and the brake pedal is pressed. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEYT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Sentry Keyt prevents unauthorized vehicle opera- tion 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 ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three 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 flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. NOTE: † The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. † Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keyst, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Keyt is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keyst from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keyst, you can program new Sentry Keyst to the system by performing the following steps: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Keyt Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Keyt into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Keyt is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Keyt, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at service to be reprogrammed. the time of VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Vehicle Security Alarm system is activated it will provide both audible and visible signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for the three minutes and the headlights and Vehicle Security Light will flash for an additional 15 min- utes. The engine will not run until the Vehicle Security Alarm system is disarmed To Set the Alarm The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 system is arming. After the Vehicle Security Alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is armed. If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu- NOTE: ously during vehicle operation, have the Vehicle Security Alarm system checked by an authorized dealer. To Disarm the System: Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Vehicle Security Alarm system will also disarm if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Keyt. If an unprogrammed Sentry Keyt is used to start a vehicle, the engine will run for two seconds and then shut down. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the engine, the system will shut down until the correct key is used. To 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE exit alarming mode, press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Keyt. The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, the alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. NOTE: You may accidentally activate the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm System (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter to unlock the door(s). The system can be disarmed with the RKE transmitter unlock button or by inserting a pro- grammed Sentry Keyt into the ignition and turning the key to the ON position. ILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either the ignition is turned to the ON position or a RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the interior lights off after eight minutes if the ignition is OFF and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to a maxi- mum of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter 1 — Lock 2 — Unlock NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the illuminated entry will To Unlock The Doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all the doors. When the unlock button is pressed, initiate, and the parking lights will flash twice. The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first unlock button press by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the LOCK button for at least 4 sec- onds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved, or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To Lock The Doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are locked the parking lights will flash on once and the horn will chirp once. Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature is shipped from the assembly plant activated. If desired, this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the RKE trans- mitter. 2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within six seconds. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. 5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved, or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps With Lock Programming 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the LOCK button within six seconds. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Test the Flash Lamps With Lock feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved, or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Using The Panic Alarm To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF, press and release the PANIC button on the RKE trans- mitter once. When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will illuminate, the headlights and parking lights will flash, and the horn will sound. To cancel the Panic mode, press and release the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter a second time. Panic mode will automatically cancel after three minutes, or if the vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During the Panic Mode, the door locks and RKE systems will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the Ve- hicle Security Alarm System, on vehicles so equipped. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 RKE Transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. Weak batteries in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Programming Additional Transmitters This vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant with two RKE transmitters programmed for this vehicle only. A total of eight RKE transmitters can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional RKE transmitters can be pro- grammed to your vehicle through the use of currently programmed RKE transmitters. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: When entering program mode using that cur- rently programmed RKE transmitter, all other pro- grammed RKE transmitters will be erased and you will have to reprogram them for your vehicle. Use the following procedure to program additional RKE transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with a Sentry Keyt: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. (Do not start the engine.) 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within six seconds. 7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons. The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode. All RKE transmitters that are to be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was heard. 8. Using the RKE transmitter to be programmed, press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simul- taneously for two seconds, and then release. 9. Press and release the UNLOCK button. A single chime will be heard. 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additional RKE transmitters. 11. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. If you do not have a programmed RKE trans- 12. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed RKE transmitters function normally. NOTE: mitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. See THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and tighten the screw until snug. Test the RKE transmitter operation. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from distances up to approximately 300 ft (91 m) away from the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter, which is part of your ignition key. In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood and all the doors must be closed. To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds. To indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if programmed). Battery Access Door 2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Button Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTE START button once. The parking lights will remain illuminated to indicate that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running. The lights will turn off when the ignition is turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 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, otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto- matically turn off. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: † If the engine stalls or the RPM exceeds 2500 † Any engine warning light come on † The hood is opened † The Hazard switch is pressed † The transmission is moved out of PARK The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security Alarm System is activated, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All the doors can be manually locked from the inside by pushing down the door lock plunger, located on the door trim panel. Both front doors may be opened from the inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 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. † Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key, or closing the door, will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure.) 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK position to the ON position and back to LOCK position, a minimum of four times; ending in the LOCK position. (Do not start the engine.) 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door LOCK switch in the LOCK direction. 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has been disabled. 7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above Steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat the above procedure. Auto Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 has been shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of PARK and the doors closed). Auto Unlock Feature Programming The Customer Programming sequence to disable or en- able Auto Unlock: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may be confusing during this programming procedure.) 3. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK position to the ON position and back to LOCK position, a minimum of four times; ending in the LOCK position. (Do not start the engine.) 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door LOCK switch in the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed. 7. To reactivate the feature, repeat the above Steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed. If necessary, repeat the above procedure. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. Child Lock Lever To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever up to engage the locks, and down to disengage the child- protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle, even if 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: † After setting 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. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger-tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and for ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. Power Window Switch WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Window Lockout Switch The Window Lockout Switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Window Lockout button. To enable the window controls, press the Window Lockout button a second time. Power Window Lockout Switch Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the

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2009 Dodge Dakota Owners Manual