2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Manual

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1. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 2. Brake Warning Light The red BRAKE warning light will come on when the ignition is first turned on, and stay on briefly as a bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb re- paired promptly. If the light stays on longer, it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been released. If the light remains on when the parking brake is off, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or low fluid level. In this case, the light will remain on until the cause is corrected. If a brake malfunction is indicated, immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the vehicle in this condition is dangerous. 3. Turn Signal Indicator Light The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 4. High Beam Indicator Light Indicates that headlights are on high beam. 5. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illu- minate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. (See page 313 for more information.) 6. Airbag Warning Light This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 7. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator. 9. Security Alarm System Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on. 10. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle, and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A continuous chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 11. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera- tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con- ditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS — if equipped. The indicator light will flash when the ESP or TCS System is active and helping to improve vehicle stability. If the indicator light is on solid, ESP or TCS may not be able to function normally. 12. Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Light This light will turn on continuously when there is a low tire pressure condition. The light will also turn on if a problem exists with any tire sensor. When a system fault is detected, the indicator lamp will flash repetitively for ten seconds. The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until the fault condition is removed and reset. The light will remain on or flashing until the tire pressure is properly set or the problem with the sensor is corrected. This light will turn on momentarily as a bulb check when the engine is started. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly underin- flated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the tire and loading information placard. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinfla- tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the tire and loading information placard. (See page 269 for more information.) 13. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. If you decide to look under the hood your- self, refer to Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under “Cooling System Pressure Cap.” 14. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- ter” later in this section. (See page 171 for more informa- tion.) 15. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light This light will illuminate when the TOW/ HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ HAUL button is located in the center of the instrument panel (below the climate controls). 16. 4WD LOW Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the 4WD LOW mode. The front and rear drive- shafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. (See page 239 for more information.) 17. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to ⬙Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Re- minder System (BeltAlert)⬙ in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. 18. Cruise Indicator Light This indicator lights when the speed control system is turned ON. 19. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. 20. Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 21. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light — If Equipped (5.7L Engine Only) This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system. If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector is placed in the P (Park) position. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is re- quired and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 23. Front Fog Light Indicator Light— If Equipped This light shows the front fog lights are ON. 24. Voltage Warning Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage. The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system. Immediate service should be obtained. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER — IF EQUIPPED The electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) located in the instrument cluster, when the appropriate condi- tions exist, will display the following messages and symbols. Some of the messages are accompanied by a chime. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 GRAM LIMIT • TURN SIGNAL ON • PERFORM SERVICE • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — DAMAGED KEY • KEY NOT PROGRAMMMED — INVALID KEY • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EXCEEDED KEY PRO- • PROGRAMMING ACTIVE — NEW KEY PRO- • SERVICE SECURITY KEY • INVALID KEY — TRY ALTERNATE KEY • DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • X DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGATE OPEN (with graphic) GRAMMED 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • LIFTGATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/GATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic) • FUEL LOW (with graphic) • CHECK GAUGES • AUTO HIGHBEAM ON • AUTO HIGHBEAM OFF • PARK ASSIST DISABLED • SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM • TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP • CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE • SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM • 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL • LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL • WARNING! LIMIT SPEED • CHECK GAS CAP • ESP SYSTEM DISABLED • SERVICE ELEC BRAKE SYSTEM • TRACTION SYS DISABLED • MEMORY #1 POSITIONS SET • MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — SEATBELT FAS- • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — VEHICLE NOT IN • DRIVER 1 MEMORY • DRIVER 2 MEMORY TENED (with graphic) PARK UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 SET VERSE tem Only) • PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED — CRUISE CONTROL • PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED — SHIFTER IN RE- • SERVICE TIRE PRESS SYSTEM • LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- • RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- • LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System • RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- • SPARE LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System tem Only) tem Only) Only) Only) 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features Press the MENU button until one of the display choices following appears: computer functions. Press the STEP button while in this display selects English, Espanol, or Francais. As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language. Menu Button Language? When in this display you may select one of three lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip Step Button Display U.S. or Metric? Pressing the STEP button when in this display selects US or Metric. The overhead console and instrument panel displays will be in the selected units. Auto Door Locks? When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (25 km/h). Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” Auto Unlock On Exit? (Available Only When the AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On ) When this feature is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) position. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st? When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors and liftgate. When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors and the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST or ALL DOORS. Remote Linked To Memory? (Available with Memory Seat Only) When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the remote keyless entry “Unlock” button is pressed. If this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL memory set position using the door mounted switch. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” Sound Horn With Lock? When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” Flash Lights With Lock? When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” Headlamp Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF. Illuminated Approach? When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when entering the vehicle, to have the headlamps come on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not come on at all. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF. Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? When this feature is selected and the headlight switch has been moved to the A (Auto) position, the headlights will automatically switch from high to low beams when approaching a vehicle. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Low Beam” or “Low/High Beam.” Refer to “Lights — SmartBeams” in Section 3 of this manual. NOTE: System will activate at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). Headlamps On With Wipers? (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is selected and the headlight switch has at least once been moved to the A (Auto) position, the headlights will turn on when the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on in this way. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Front Wipers Rain Sense? Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Manual” or “Rain Sense.” Service Interval When this feature is selected a service interval between 2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select distances between 2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments. Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service Interval was Changed) When this feature is selected the current accumulated service distance can be reset to the newly selected service interval. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat? (Available with Memory Seat Only) When this feature is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearward 2 inches (5 cm) or to the farthest rearward position if this distance is less than 2 inches (5 cm) when the key is removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer This display provides the outside temperature, one of the eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, and vehicle trip information. The com- pass and temperature display is the normal display. When the C/T button is pressed the compass/ temperature display returns. Compass/Temperature Button WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Compass/Temperature Display 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Computer This feature, located in the instrument cluster, displays the following information when the display is in the “Compass/Temperature” mode and the STEP button is pressed: Step Button Press the STEP button to cycle through all of Compass/Mini-Trip Computer displays. the Step Button Reset Button Press the RESET button (for 5 seconds) to reset the display you are in. Press and hold the RESET button (for 10 seconds) to reset all of the displays. Reset Button UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Distance To Empty Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This is calibrated using the miles per gallon during the last driving period. Trip A Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last reset. Elapsed Time Shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Display — If Equipped Shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires. Tire Pressure Display NOTE: Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions. Refer to “Tire Inflation Pressures” in Section 5 for additional information. Miles to Service Shows the distance remaining to require service. NOTE: This display can be reset to the set service interval by pressing and holding the RESET button for 3 seconds. Blank Screen Shows a blank screen. Pressing the C/T button returns to the compass/temperature display. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will be displayed. After completing one 360 degree turn, with the vehicle traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the “Calibration” mode. NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass. Refer to Variance Map. To Put Into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ Temperature.” Press and hold the C/T button for 10 seconds to change the display between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL message is displayed complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal objects or power lines. The CAL message will turn off and the compass will function normally. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Compass/Temperature Button Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according to the Compass Variance Map. 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press the C/T but- ton approximately 5 to 10 seconds. The last variance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation. RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- nals. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES RAQ Radio Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. For your convenience, the volume can be turned down, but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON. Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player, Satellite Radio, or Vehicle Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selec- tion. Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. MUTE Button (Radio Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers. ⬙MUTE⬙ will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the will return. Rotating the volume control, turning the radio ON/OFF, or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers NOTE: MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. MSG or INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the MSG or INFO button for an RBDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune / Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune / Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audio control. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL- ANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak- ers. Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone, balance and fade. RND/PTY Button (Radio Mode) Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button or UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 turning the TUNE rotary knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information. Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program Type 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or undefined Adult Hits Alert Alert Classical Classic Rock College Country Emergency Test Foreign Language Information Jazz None Adult_Hits Alert Alert Classical Classic_Rock College Country Emergency Test Foreign_Language Information Jazz 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type 16 Digit-Character Display News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rhythm_and_Blues Religious_Music Religious_Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Rock Soft Soft_Rock Soft_R_&_B Sports Talk Top_40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SET/DIR Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET/DIR button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET/DIR button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/DIR button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,12 FM and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection. MUTE Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers. ⬙MUTE⬙ will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume control, turning the radio ON/OFF, or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers. SCAN Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙LOAD DISC⬙ insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading, and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. LOAD / EJT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display ⬙INSERT DISC” for 10 seconds. If no discs are inserted within 10 seconds “NO DISCS LOADED” will be dis- played. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. TUNE Control (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Pressing the TUNE control allows the setting of the Tone, Fade, and Balance. See Radio Mode. AM/FM Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a • Level 2: 31 (including a separator 3-character extension) ⬙.⬙ and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Sampling 48, 44.1, 32 Frequency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 24, 22.05, 16 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer • Number of files and folders - Loading times will to load than non-multisession discs CD-R media increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙LOAD DISC⬙ insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading. 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display ⬙INSERT DISC” for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode. MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the MSG or INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the MSG or INFO button while in the message display priority mode or elapsed time display priority mode will display the song title for each file. RW/FF (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the FF side of the button to move forward through the MP3 selection. TUNE Control (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the TUNE Control allows the adjustment of Tone, Balance, and Fade. AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Switches back to Radio mode. RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly. SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure. Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or move through available folders. Press the TUNE control to select a folder. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES威) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES威) Guide. the Owner’s 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY REF Radio Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. For your convenience, the volume can be turned down, but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON. Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player or Satellite Radio (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selec- tion. Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. MUTE Button (Radio Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers. ⬙MUTE⬙ will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume control, turning the radio ON /OFF, or turning ON/OFF the ignition, will cancel the MUTE feature. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the NOTE: MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. PSCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the PSCAN button, causes the tuner to scan through preset stations, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each preset station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press PSCAN a second time. Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune / Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune / Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audio control. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will be dis- played. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MID will be displayed. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREB will be displayed. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will be displayed. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will be displayed. Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak- ers. Press the tune control again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. SET Button (Radio Mode) To SET The Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,12 FM and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push- button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Preset Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch to CD mode and begin to play. The display will show the track number and play time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. NOTE: • You may insert or eject a disc with the radio or ignition switch OFF. • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player. • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current track, or return to the beginning of the previous track if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection. MUTE Button ((CD Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers. ⬙MUTE⬙ will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers. SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. EJECT Button (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the last selected mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The radio mode will continue to appear. TIME Button (CD Mode) Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 RW/FF (CD Mode) Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. NOTE: RND Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If Equipped Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™) section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of Manual. the Owner’s SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM REC Radio Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3 Capability (REC) combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, Am/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers all of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa- tion available when activating your system: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ESN/SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the Eject or CD Eject (depending on the radio type) and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the twelve-digit ESN/SID number will be displayed. Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits. Continue to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN/SID digits have been displayed. The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access With RAQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. Selecting Satellite Mode in REF Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until ⬙S A⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting Satellite Mode in RAQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙SIRIUS⬙ appears in the display. These radios will also display the following: • After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channel • The current program type and channel number will • The current channel number will then be displayed number will be displayed for 5 seconds. then be displayed for 5 seconds. until an action occurs. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting a Channel Press and release the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released. Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to automatically change channels every 7 seconds. The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel. The word ⬙SCAN⬙ will appear in the display between each channel change. Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Channels that may contain objectionable content can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888-539- 7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock- ing. Please have your ESN/SID information available. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory. These satellite channel pre-set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre-set memory stations. Follow the memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio. Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped) Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio. PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ When the desired program type is obtained, press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button within five seconds. The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Pressing the ⬙SEEK⬙ or ⬙SCAN⬙ button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search. PTY Button ⴖSEEKⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙SEEK⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception on vehicles available with a luggage rack, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased perfor- mance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. structure or under a physical obstacle. Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause intermittent reception. cause signal blockage. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ CD, Etc.). The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset push-button. 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single disc CD player. However, when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle, the center button will select the next available CD in the player. CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation. CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls — Manual Air Conditioning The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflow registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument panel and two are located in the center of the instrument panel. These registers can be closed to partially block airflow. Manual Air Conditioning and Heating Controls 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press this button to turn on and off the air condi- tioning. Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected by the mode selector. Press the button a second time to turn off the air conditioning. The button includes an LED that illuminates when compres- sor operation is selected. Electric Rear Window Defroster and the heated side mirrors Press this button to turn on the rear window (if defroster equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate to indicate the rear window defroster is ON. The defroster automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of opera- tion. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls the blower and can be set in one of four speeds and OFF. The blower fan mo- tor will remain on until the system is turned to the OFF position or the ignition is turned OFF. Temperature Control Defrost UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 dial. Mode Selection The temperature of air can be selected by rotating the temperature control knob in the center. The coldest tem- perature setting is on the extreme left and the warmest setting on the ex- treme right of the rotation. The knob can be positioned at any point on the The mode selector (the right rotary knob) can be placed in several posi- tions. Dots between each of the mode selections identify intermediate modes that allow the occupants to fine tune airflow distribution. Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles. NOTE: To improve fuel economy, leave in defrost only when necessary. Defrost/Floor Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles. Floor Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the rear seating area through vents under the front seats. 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to partially block airflow. Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- ment panel. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow. Recirculation The recirculation feature can be selected with the mode control knob. You may choose be- tween Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel Recir- culation air outlets while in this mode. Nor- mally, air enters from outside the vehicle. However, when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle is re-used. Use this mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle. The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust. Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather. NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur. Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto- matically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. This is accomplished by a dual sun-sensor in the top of the instrument panel, and an infrared sensor located in the face of the control unit. There are also various sensors monitored by this system which take account for vehicle speed, A/C pressure, outside temperature, and engine cooling temperature. The infrared sensor independently measures the surface temperature of the driver and passenger. Based on the sensor input, the system automatically adjusts the air flow temperature, the air flow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions. Automatic Temperature Controls Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the right mode knob to AUTO, and place the blower control (left knob) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occu- pants only. The HI AUTO position should be used when more air flow is desired, or when rear seat occupants are present. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver’s or passenger’s control knob. Once the comfort level is selected the system will maintain that level automatically using the heating system. Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will automatically make the adjustment. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the OFF position on the fan control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation. The air conditioning in this system is automatic. Pressing this button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED to flash three times and remain off. This indicates that the system is in AUTO and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 The system will automatically control recircu- lation. However, pressing this button will tem- porarily put the system in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. This will cause the LED to illuminate. After ten minutes the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off. NOTE: • The surface of the climate control panel, and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the climate control sensor’s location. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system. • To provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain off until the engine warms up. However, the 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL fan will engage immediately if the defrost mode is selected or if you manually select a blower speed. • Under certain conditions (after the vehicle is turned off) the climate control system may recalibrate and a noise may be heard for 20 seconds. This is part of normal operation. • Most of the time, when in Automatic operation, you can temporarily put the system into recirculation mode by pressing the Recirc button. However, under certain conditions in automatic the system is blowing air out of the defrost vents. When these conditions are present and the Recirc button is pressed the indicator will flash and remain off. This tells you that you are unable to go into recirculation mode at this time. If you would like to go to Recirculation mode, you must first move your mode knob to panel, panel/floor or floor, then hit the recirc button. This feature will reduce the possibility of window fogging. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- ferred Automatic. This means the customer can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range used when the AUTO setting is not desired. The left control can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob. NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart below for details. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode knob to one of the following positions. • Defrost Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles. • Defrost/Floor Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles. • Floor Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the rear seating area through vents under the front seats. • Bi-Level • Panel Air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow. Air flows through the outlets located in the in- strument panel. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passen- gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow. Depress this button to turn on and off the air conditioning during manual operation only. Con- ditioned outside air is then directed through the outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation is selected. and the heated side mirrors NOTE: To manually control the air conditioning the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate indicat- ing that the rear window defroster is ON. The defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button, and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the button. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. This button can be used to block out smoke, odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The button includes an LED that illuminates, which indicates that the recircula- tion mode is active. You may use this feature separately. 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the “Recirculate” icon button to return to outside air. Some temp./humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and ham- per visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow “Recirculate” to be selected while in the defrost or defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to blink and then turn off. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual for proper coolant selection. Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. NOTE: Refer to the “Operating Tips” chart (for Manual A/C Control) in this section for suggested control set- tings in different weather conditions. Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- pressor damage when the system is started again. Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather. NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains. In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush and snow. STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F (–29°C) . . 231 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 ▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 232 䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 ▫ 5–Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 233 ▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 ▫ Rocking The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 䡵 Four-Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 ▫ Quadra-Trac I威 Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped . . . . . 239 ▫ Quadra-Trac II威 Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped . . . . . 240 ▫ Shift Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 ▫ Shifting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 ▫ Quadra-Drive威 System — If Equipped . . . . . . 244 䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 228 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 䡵 Vari-Lok Rear Axle — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 249 䡵 On-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 䡵 Off-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ When To Use 4WD Low Range — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ Hill Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ Traction Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 ▫ After Driving Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 䡵 Multi Displacement System (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 259 䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 ▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring — Base System . . . . . 269 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring — Premium System . . 271 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 ▫ 3.7/4.7L Engines (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 ▫ 5.7L Engines (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 䡵 Fuel Tank Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 ▫ Trailer Tow Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ▫ Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing . . . . . . . 287 ▫ Trailer Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 ▫ Trailer Towing Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 䡵 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 290 ▫ Towing – 2WD Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 ▫ Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 ▫ Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II 4WD Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 䡵 Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 230 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. The gear selector must be in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Ignition Key Positions WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F (–29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. STARTING AND OPERATING 231 NOTE: To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures should be repeated. 232 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with grounded, three wire extension cord. Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are expected to last for several days. The engine block heater cord is located: • 3.7L/4.7L Engine — coiled and strapped to the engine • 5.7L Engine — bundled and fastened to the injector oil dipstick tube. harness. WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING 5–Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles. STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Automatic Shift Controls 234 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Gear Ranges It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position, and the brake pedal must be depressed. P (Park) Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. WARNING! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should apply the park brake, shift the transmission into P (Park), and remove the key from the ignition. Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the P (Park) position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. R (Reverse) Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. N (Neutral) No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can roll freely. Do not engage in N (Neutral) position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in N (Neutral) can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Section 5 and “Towing a Disabled Vehicle” in Section 6 of this manual. D (Drive) The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear. The D (Drive) position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. STARTING AND OPERATING 235 Electronic Range Select (ERS)Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows you to move the shifter left (-) or right (+) when the shifter is in the D (Drive) position, allowing the selection of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but can shift down to 2 (second) or 1 (first), when needed. WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. Screen Display Actual Gear(s) Allowed NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the 1-2 1-3 1-4

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Manual