2009 Jeep Compass Owners Manual

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The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 415 Traction Grades The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 416 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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. 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 10 418 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . 360 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Air Conditioner Maintenance Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354,355 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,55 Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,57,70,164 Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,55 Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Capacities Disposal Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 359,386,387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . 19 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29 . . . . . . . . . . . 12,251,256,332,366 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 INDEX 419 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 . . . . . . . 25 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268,364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269,272 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Master Cylinder Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268,364 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 68 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377,378 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 386 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,351 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Cargo Compartment Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,237 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 10 420 INDEX Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 (Malfunction Indicator Light) Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,188,202,205,214 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Connector UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . 224 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386,387 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359,362 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Drain, Flush, and Refill Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,363 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,238 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Dipsticks Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Driver’s Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 INDEX 421 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 . . . . 175 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 10 422 INDEX Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 347,390 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349,386,387 Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,351 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Enhanced Accident Response Feature Event Data Recorder Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,69,311,356,357 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Filters Flashers Air Cleaner Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352,387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,381 Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 INDEX 423 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 387 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,173,380 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Four Wheel Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,387 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,313,346 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Gasoline, Clean Air Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,386 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Odometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,107,307 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 10 424 INDEX Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,316 HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect威) Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 124 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,20 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Infant Restraint Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INDEX 425 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,334 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keys Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Latches Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,121 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,57,70,164 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,278 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,173,380 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 10 426 INDEX Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 License Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 172 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,168 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,123,381 Turn Signal Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 . . . . . 163 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Capacities Tires Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172,347 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 INDEX 427 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251,254,366 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,368 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,368 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366,367,368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Map/Reading Lights Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348,412 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,171 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349,386 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,386 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346,347 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 134 10 428 INDEX Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,330 . . . . . . . . . 5,413 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 284 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 144 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265,266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Sunroof Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 INDEX 429 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 235 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Restraints, Infant Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 10 430 INDEX Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 42 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) Selection of Oil Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,20 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,188,202,205,214 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 245 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,381 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,333 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 . . . . . . . . . . . 131,169 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Starting Procedures Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265,266 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,377 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 48 INDEX 431 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 . . . . . . . 168,331 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 284 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,288,414 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 10 432 INDEX Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,288 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,251,256,366 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,251,254 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . 134 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Tread Wear Indicators Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123,164,381 UCI Connector UConnect威 (Hands-Free Phone) Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 . . . . . . . . . 161 INDEX 433 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 224 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,314,315 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Voice Recognition System (VR) Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 10 434 INDEX Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,55 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,128 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,355 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 371 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. Chrysler LLC 81-326-0911 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. COMPASS 2009 owner’s manual VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- fore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- ously manufactured. Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 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 go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns, 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 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two 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 back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: Rollover Warning Label 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 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration and 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 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 21 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . 22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . 24 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ▫ Auto Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 42 ▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 68 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized 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. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON 4 — START If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON 4 — START THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 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. Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. 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, the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED 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 approximately a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 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 that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. NOTE: • The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys威, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause inter- ference 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威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 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 three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. the time of If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm the horn will sound for 30 seconds and flash the lights for 60 sec- onds. If the triggering device is not deactivated, the horn will sound again after a five second delay for another 30 seconds. If the trigger remains present, this cycle will repeat for up to five minutes. To Set The Security Alarm 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 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 Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed. To Disarm The System 1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key威 will disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm; an invalid key will allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop. Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm 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 up to 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “RKE Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. Three Button RKE Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles under Settings “Personal equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Illuminated Ap- proach,” (Customer- Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Sound Horn with Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. “Personal Lock,” under • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash Light With Lock,” under Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE 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 three 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. Programming Additional Transmitters For more information, refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming” procedure in this section of the manual. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. Separating RKE Transmitter Halves 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 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. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Manual Door Lock Plunger 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. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. Driver Power Door Lock Switch 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h), and 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec- (EVIC) — If tronic Vehicle Information Center Equipped” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver’s door is opened. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in Section 4. 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. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Per- sonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There are single window (EVIC), controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper- ate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open- ing either front door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- ter (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power WINDOW switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Down The driver’s door 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. 34 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 LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. 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 it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter 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. Window Lockout Switch THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • 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 NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE 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. 36 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 you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 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 • 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. (Continued) using a seat belt properly. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • 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 39 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. (Continued) 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. 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. 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 possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized 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 41 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.). 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. 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. Adjustable Anchorage 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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. Mini-Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 44 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.” 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 the seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. Connecting Mini-Latch To Buckle 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 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. Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled Detaching Mini-Latch and Buckle 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-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. Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to automati- cally remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC) (refer to information on Airbags in this section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners

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