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356 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Included in the Maintenance Program ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 32,000 miles (52 000 km). ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Check and adjust hand brake. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; re- place if necessary.
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40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km).
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48,000 miles (78 000 km). engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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358 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km).
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Check and adjust hand brake. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (117 000 km).
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80,000 miles (130 000 km). engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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360 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km).
96,000 miles (156 000 km).
96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Check and adjust hand brake. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km).
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112,000 miles (182 000 km). engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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362 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km).
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Check and adjust hand brake. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
Date Dealer Code
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
Date Dealer Code
136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 136,000 miles (221 000 km).
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144,000 miles (234 000 km). engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Replace cabin filter. ❏ Clean and lube sun roof tracks. ❏ Inspect brake linings. ❏ Inspect CV joints. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
Date Dealer Code
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
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364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
filter. irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km).
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant. ❏ Replace the timing belt.
Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center
Date Dealer Code
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only 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.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and affect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.
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CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 369
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370䡵 If You Need Assistance ▫ Fiat Customer Center ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
▫ Service Contract
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
䡵 Reporting Safety Defects▫ In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373䡵 Publication Order Forms
368 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375SUGGESTIONS 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. 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
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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. 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 your vehicle the best, 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.370 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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
FIAT Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (888) 242–6342
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. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected 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 Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French). The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
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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. 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.372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
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. 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, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immedi- ately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ 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).
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• Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- ing, servicing, and repairing FIAT Group Automobiles vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
• 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.
374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific FIAT Group Automobiles vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
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 performance.
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.
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Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, repre- senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled condi- tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degen- erate 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 Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora- tory 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.
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378 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 323
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 312
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,194,315
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,50
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,55,70,135
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,46,49,50
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 44,46,50
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 322,347,348
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 194
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211,329
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . 20
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228,326
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228,230
Anti-Lock (ABS) Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bulbs, LightINDEX 379
. . . . . . . . 347
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Caps, FillerFuel Oil (Engine)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,265
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,306
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 10380 INDEX Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
CleaningWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
ConnectorUCI Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
. . . . . . . 186
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Convertible Top Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347,348
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,325
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324,325
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 322
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,191,192,198
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
DipsticksAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Engine Oil
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 109
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
. . . . 144
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)INDEX 381
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 306
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Checking Oil Level Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,265
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,347,348
Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 10382 INDEX
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . 50,301
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,68,265
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,319
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exterior LightsFiller Location Fuel Filters
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,348
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
FlashersTurn Signal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 348
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261,348
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cutoff Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,266
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266,267
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261,347
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
GaugesCoolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,260
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309INDEX 383
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334Hazard
Headlights
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Heater Hill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Ignition Key Removal Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 10
384 INDEX Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,287
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lane Change and Turn Signals Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,100
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,55,70,135
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Low Fuel . . . . . . 138
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Seat Belt Reminder Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 136
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Traction Control Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,102,134
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wait to Start Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 133Loading Vehicle
Locks
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Automatic Door Door Power Door
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23INDEX 385
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Maintenance, General Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 138,307
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209,329
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 10
386 INDEX New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,52
. . . . . . . . . . . 27,44,46,50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,347
Oil, Engine Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Filter Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,347
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,271
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,373Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 242
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Mirrors Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . 121
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
PretensionersSeat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,189
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 187
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372INDEX 387
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,62
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10
388 INDEX Seat Belts (Sedan) Seats
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,102
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Specifications
Oil
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
. . . . . . . . . . . 109,135
Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Steering
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . 187
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,342
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 40
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 194
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 142,272
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 242
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
TIREFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,246,374
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Aging (Life of Tires) Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253INDEX 389
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,243
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 256
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236,246
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Tread Wear IndicatorsTo Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 10
390 INDEX Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
TransaxleAutomatic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211,329
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,134UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 186
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wait to Start Light Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 133
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,372
WasherAdding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,107
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331Water
Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,119
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Power
Windows
INDEX 391
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,191,192
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,107
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,31610
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.
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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A LFIAT 500
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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A LFIAT 500
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
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 drink- ing, 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 fea- tures and equipment that are either standard or optional 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 Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obliga- tion upon itself to install them on products previously manu- factured. FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC
SECTION
PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. 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 Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers: • the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for • the range of additional services available to FIAT
maintaining its validity
Group Automobiles customers
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. 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:
INTRODUCTION 5
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision 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 found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears engraved on the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate, on an adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title.
Vehicle Identification Number
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
INTRODUCTION 7
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.
Stamped VIN Location
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 16
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 16▫ Opening Power Top Remote Function . . . . . . . 16
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 18
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 18
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 20
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24▫ Power Door Locks
䡵 Power Windows
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 36
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 36
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert威)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 40▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 43
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 46
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
▫ Transporting Passengers ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical key simply press the mechanical key release button.
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The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys.Mechanical Key Release Button
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC/ON/RUN posi- tion. 3. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)
WARNING!
WARNING! (Continued)
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• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
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. Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in “Maintaining for maintenance information.
Vehicle”
Your
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a signal to remove the key. SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys which 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. NOTE: A key which 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.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.
• The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not com- patible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in ve- hicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of program- ming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.
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General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause unde- sired 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.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice, within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Opening Power Top Remote Function The remote keyless power top function can only be used with the engine off.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key
Release Button
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Power Top Open. The roof will stop opening when- ever the unlock button on the key fob is released, or when it reaches the spoiler position.NOTE: If your power convertible top does not open with the remote, please refer to the ⬙Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure⬙ in ⬙Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle⬙ for additional information.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • Before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the convertible top can injure a person or animal.
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Key Fob
NOTE: The remote keyless power top function can be used to open the power top to the spoiler position. Opening Power Top Remote Function: 1. OPEN − Push and hold the unlock button down on the key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the convertible top components, the upper wind- shield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the convertible top stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on RKE trans- mitter, if potential danger exists while lowering the top, release the button immediately to inter- rupt the operation.
• Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed and latched or fully lowered into its stowage compartment.
• Do not operate the power top when the vehicle is
in motion.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. If a door is ajar the turn signal lights will flash at an increased rate and there will be no horn chirp, this is to indicate that a door is still ajar. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details.
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.
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If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of a battery 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.20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. Press the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw located on the side of the Key Fob.
Mechanical Key Release Button
2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver.
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Key Fob Screw Location
3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity.
Battery Case Removed
4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door handle. If the door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will lock.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
• 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.
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is incorporated into the door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If the door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will lock.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key.
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Please see your authorized dealer for service. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches There are single window controls located on the shifter bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the driver and passenger door windows. The window con- trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Driver Power Door Lock Handle
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
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Power Window Switches
Auto-Down — If Equipped The driver’s door window switch may have an Auto- Down feature. Press the window switch for approxi- mately one second, release, and the window will go
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down move- ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock switches located on the front door handles. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Liftgate Handle
WARNING!
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
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• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen-
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