2008 Jeep Compass Owners Manual

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that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. † If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. † If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center. Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: † Owner’s name and address † Owner’s telephone number (home and office) † Dealership name IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 373 † Vehicle identification number † Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 DaimlerChrysler 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 (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240 Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240 374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- hind 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 your vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline 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 service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. WARNING! contain or emit Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375 MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your 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, which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (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 dealer, and the manufacturer. 376 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE safety motor vehicle 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., Wash- ington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about http:// www.safercar.gov. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9. from 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 DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, dia- grams, and charts. † Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. † Owner’s Manuals. These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 377 Call Toll Free at: † 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) † 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: † www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com † www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals 378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car. 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 con- ditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) 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 characteristics and climate. Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those 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 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. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 379 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. INDEX 10 382 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . 331 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,153 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 323 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Air Conditioning Controls Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,326 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214,325 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,52 Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,54,67,161 Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,52 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,164 Capacities Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Alignment and Balance Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 330,360,361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,244 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 18 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,28 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . 12,227,232,298,339 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . 24 Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243,335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,127,244 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Hoses Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243,335 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 65 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,351 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 INDEX 383 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 360 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,319 Oil (Engine) Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Cargo Compartment Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 10 384 INDEX Carrier, Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,190 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . 214 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,214 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 314 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,185,193,205 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,361 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330,333 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,333 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . 322 Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,216,217 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 INDEX 385 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Drive Belts Driver’s Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 10 386 INDEX Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Emergency, In Case of . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 . . . . 171 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 314,364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,312 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,360,361 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,319 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 . . . . . . . . . . 53 Enhanced Accident Response Feature Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,66,278,328,329 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Filters Air Cleaner Engine Fuel Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Turn Signal Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Flashers Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,169,353 Fog Lights Fold Down Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Four Wheel Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,361 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 INDEX 387 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Hoses Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 System Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,280,314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 10 388 INDEX Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,360 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Odometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,103,274 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,161 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 117 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 HomeLinkt (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,19 Ignition Key Removal Immobilizer (Sentry Key) INDEX 389 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,300 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Knee Bolster Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 161,354 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Latches Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,113 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,54,67,161 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 10 390 INDEX Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 130 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,169,353 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 License Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 168 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Seat Belt Reminder Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,117,161,354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Voltage Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 160 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Tires Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Lumbar Support Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 INDEX 391 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 168,314 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,229,339 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340,341 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 340,341 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339,340,341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Master Cylinder (Brakes) Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316,375 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Oil Change Indicator Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,360 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 10 392 INDEX Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318,360 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313,314 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 . . . . . . . . . 5,376 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 252 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Distribution Center (Fuses) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 144 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,326 Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 INDEX 393 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Radio, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,190,214 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,208 Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,190 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Refrigerant Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 212 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,63 Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 10 394 INDEX Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,208 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 39 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,19 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,185,193,205 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 222 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260,299 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Speakers, Fold Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 . . . . . . . . . . . 123,165 Speed Control (Cruise Control) INDEX 395 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Starting Procedures Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,326 Power Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Controls Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 46 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 10 396 INDEX Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 . . . . . . . 164,297 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 252 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,256,378 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252,253 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247,256 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Trailer Weight Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,227,232,339 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,227,229 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 INDEX 397 Overdrive Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Transmission Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 134 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,161,354 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 158 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 10 398 INDEX Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253,281 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Vehicle Storage Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 18 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,153 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,52 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 344 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING 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 KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY Replacement Keys Customer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemSecurity System Manual OverrideREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateUsing The Panic AlarmTo Turn Off Flash Lights With LockProgramming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If EquippedPOWER WINDOWS- IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belt ExtenderSeat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror-Drivers SideOutside Mirror-Passengers SidePower Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding FeatureHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedManual Lumbar- If EquippedDrivers Seat Back ReclineAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Folding Rear SeatReclining Rear Seat - If Equipped TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Map/Reading LightsMulti-Function Control LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If Equipped Turn Signals Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Passing LightOff-Road lights - If equippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WashersMist FeatureWindshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemAdding Washer FluidTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP Anti-Lock Brake System - (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)ESP (Electronic Stability Program)GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening the SunroofClosing the SunroofPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging Flashlight - If EquippedCargo Cover - If EquippedRemovable Load FloorCargo Tie-Down LoopsFold Down Speakers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window DefrosterROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Engine Oil Change Indicator SystemEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD ModeOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If EquippedOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If EquippedSALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)REC Setting the ClockAudio Clock DisplaySATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)PTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate ControlsAir ConditioningAir Filtration System - If EquippedOperating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransaxleAutomatic TransaxleNormal Starting Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Recommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemGear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick Operation Autostick General InformationFOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedPOWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationSNOW TIRES FUEL REQUIREMENTS GASOLINE ENGINES Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) TRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - GASOLINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belt - Check ConditionSpark PlugsCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemFuel FilterAir Cleaner Element (Filter)Maintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering - Fluid CheckFront Suspension Ball JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield Washer ReservoirExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel System ConnectionsBrake SystemAutomatic Transaxle (CVT)Manual TransaxleRear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models OnlyPower Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models OnlyAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Fog Lights Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - ReplacementLicense LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightOff-Road LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may rollover when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. INTRODUCTION 5 Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner’s manual: Rollover Warning Label 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration or title. INTRODUCTION 7 Vehicle Identification Number 8 INTRODUCTION 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. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 N Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m Steering Wheel Lock — Manual Transmission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 N To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . .14 N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .14 m Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 N Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 N Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 m Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .18 N To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 N To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 N Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . .19 m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .19 N To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE N To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .21 N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 N To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” . . . . . . . .22 N Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .22 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 N Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 N Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 N Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 N “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 m Power Windows— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 N Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 N Auto Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 N Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 m Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .39 N Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 N Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .46 N Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .46 N Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 m Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .65 m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 N Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The 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 from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Manual Transaxle Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Automatic Transaxle — If Equipped Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 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 children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Ignition Key Positions If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the key forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open, and the key in the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not function. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without 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. 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. 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. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses 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. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. 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. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible. NOTE: † The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting prob- lems and loss of security protection. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE † Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically 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 Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit PIN number. Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new sentry keys to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position for at least 3 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 ten seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the second key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key 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 Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the indicator light will turn on again for 3 seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro- cedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to NOTE: have all remaining keys erased from the systems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and igni- tion switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal with the horn for 30 seconds and the lights for 60 seconds. If the triggering device is not deactivated the horn will sound again after a 5 second delay for another 30 seconds. If the trigger remains present this cycle will repeat for up to 5 minutes. To Set the Alarm 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors. 3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. To Disarm the System 1. Press UNLOCK on the Keyless Entry Transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarm the system. A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the system, an invalid key will allow the engine to run for 2 seconds and stop. Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Three Button Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the illuminated entry will To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock” under “Personal Settings” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) section of this manual for details. NOTE: The system can also be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st” under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section of this manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the following steps: 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 key fob. 2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least 4 seconds, 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 pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob. the feature while outside of the vehicle, by NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To Lock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chip once to acknowledge the lock signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles refer to “Personal Settings” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” sec- tion of this manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after 4 seconds), press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. The “Sound Horn On Lock” and “Flash Lamps With Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce- dure. Using The Panic Alarm To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. NOTE: When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” NOTE: The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles refer to 9Personal Settings9 in the EVIC section of this manual. On non EVIC - equipped vehicles perform the following steps: 1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds. 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 4 sec- onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons. 3. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key fob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight fobs can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional fobs can be programmed to your vehicle through the use of a currently programmed fob. NOTE: When entering program mode using that fob, all other programmed fobs will be erased and you will have to reprogram them for your vehicle. Use the Following procedure to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming 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 key fob. 6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within 6 seconds. 7. When a single chime is heard release both buttons. The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode. All fobs that are to be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was heard. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously. 9. A single chime will be heard. 10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and release the UNLOCK button on the fob. 11. A single chime will be heard. 12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six additional fobs. 13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed fobs function normally. NOTE: contact your dealer for details. If you do not have a programmed transmitter, 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. Weak batteries in 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. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: and tighten the screw until snug. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall Separating Transmitter Halves 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. 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. WARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death. Manual Door Lock Plunger 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 door lock switch is located on the driver door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Power Door Lock Switches Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Pro- grammable Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual for details. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. Ignition Key Position 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Programmable Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. Ignition Key Position 3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position. Inserting Ignition Key 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. Child Protection Door Lock Location NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS— IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 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 only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” under the “Understanding your Instrument Panel” section. Auto Down 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. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 window lock button. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. The central locking/unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Lock Out Switch THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. 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. Liftgate Latch Location In the event of a power malfunction, or the NOTE: remote transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped, side airbags for both the driver and front passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also, can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! † It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. † Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. † Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! † Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. † Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. † Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. Pulling Out The Latch Plate 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! † A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. † A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. † A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. † A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Positioning Lap Belt WARNING! † A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. † A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed. 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push anchorage button to release the anchor- age, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Adjustable Anchorage 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three point seat belt with a mini latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini buckle and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience. 1. Remove the mini latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. Mini Latch Stowage 2. Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a “click.” 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Connecting Mini Latch to Buckle Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Detaching Mini Latch and Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 10. To disengage the mini latch from the mini buckle for

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