2008 Jeep Liberty Owners Manual

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Indicator, Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 INDEX 479 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,70 Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,338 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,190 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,138 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inverter, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385,388 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 10 480 INDEX Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,74 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,443 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,133 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,81,204 Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,328 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,137 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,324,328 Electronic Throttle Control Warning . . . . . . . . . 192 INDEX 481 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,194,445 Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . . . 196,197,200,295,301 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,443 Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,143 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137,193 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 High Beam/Low Beam Select Hill Descent Control Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 196,322 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,190 Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Interior Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Low Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 193 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . 139 Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Rear Tail Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 193 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 190,346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Tow/Haul Indicator Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194,324,328 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,301 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,133,136,194,444,445 Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 . . . . . 190 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) Load Floor, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 10 482 INDEX Tires Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,74 (LATCH) Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 193,400 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,426 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,449 Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Marker Lights, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Master Cylinder (Brakes) Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Memory Seats and Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 INDEX 483 Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402,463 MP3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 355,448 Odometer Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) Oil Change Indicator Oil Change Indicator, Reset Oil, Engine Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,448 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,209,404 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405,448 Filter Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404,447 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404,447 10 484 INDEX Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399,400 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Operating Precautions Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,285 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,384 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . 464 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 PCV Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,237,239 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . 92,237,239 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 333 Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Distribution Center (Fuses) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Sunroof (Sky Slider) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,434 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 INDEX 485 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412,449 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 418 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Radio, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,239,254 Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Rear Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Rear Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Reception, Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Remote Control Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10 486 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 258 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 201,209 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Roof Sky Slider Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,434 Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,239,254 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,81 Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 46 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,76 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 INDEX 487 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,204 . . . . . . . . . . 417,448 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Selec-Trac Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Indicator) Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,239,243 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Shift Lock Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,283 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,294,298,300 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 10 488 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Side View Mirror Adjustment Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 271 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,136,194,444,445 Sky Slider Power Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,434 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406,448 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404,448 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,277 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Engine Block Heater Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313,412 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Sun Roof (Sky Slider Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,434 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 52 Sway Control, Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Tachometer . . . . . . . . 264 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . 198 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 333 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,337,466 INDEX 489 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333,334 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 10 490 INDEX Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Tow/Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Tow/Haul Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,286 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Behind a Motor Home Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home . . . . . . . . . 378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194,316 Traction Control Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,364 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,449 Four-Wheel-Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,283 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,426 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Manual Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 155 INDEX 491 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . 20 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,136,194,444,445 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . 92,237 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,213 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334,361 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Vehicle Storage Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 18 Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145,181 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,145,414 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 10 492 INDEX Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,163,168 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,262,268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,145,414 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Windshield Defroster Windshield Washers Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Wiper, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wipers, Intermittent Wipers, Rain Sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 432 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateTo Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up WindowUsing the Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)WINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped Energy Management FeatureSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your Vehicle Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If EquippedPower Remote Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsPower Seat - If EquippedHead RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold Flat FeatureDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Programming The Memory FeatureLinking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless (RKE) Transmitter to the Memory FeatureMemory Position RecallEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Exterior and Interior Lighting ControlHeadlights and Parking LightsAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time Delay - If EquippedDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHighbeam/Lowbeam Select SwitchFlash to PassInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Rain Sensing Wipers - If EquippedWindshield WashersAdding Washer FluidTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed Setting To Accelerate For PassingREAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED System Usage PrecautionsEnabling and Disabling the SystemSystem OperationGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSKY SLIDER FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF Sky Slider Usage PrecautionsPower Top ControlOpening the Sky SliderClosing the Sky SliderAnti-Pinch Protect FeatureWind BuffetingSky Slider Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffPOWER INVERTER - If EQUIPPED CUP HOLDERS STORAGE Front Storage CompartmentConsole Storage CompartmentCARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load FloorREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If EquippedRear Window Defroster - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone (UConnect) - If EquippedPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) System Activation Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Right-Hand Switch FunctionsLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Radio OperationLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) OperationCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped Operating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override - If EquippedBrake/Transmission Interlock System4-Speed Automatic TransmissionMANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Clutch Interlocking Ignition System6-Speed Manual TransmissionFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case - If EquippedMP3022 Selec-Trac II Transfer Case - If EquippedON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use 4WD Low RangeDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction DownhillAfter Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)TSC (Trailer Sway Control) - If EquippedHSA (Hill Start Assist)HDC (Hill Descent Control) - If EquippedESP (Electronic Stability Program) ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - 4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowageSpare Tire RemovalPreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP STARTING TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterFuel FilterCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedPower Steering - Fluid CheckDriveline and Steering Component LubricationBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield and Rear Window WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission - If EquippedTransfer CaseFront/Rear Axle FluidAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionSKY SLIDER TOP CARE WashingGeneral CleaningAdditional Cleaning ProcedureProtectionWeather Strip CareFUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlightFront Turn Signal and Front Side Marker LightsFront Fog Light Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up LightsFLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .459 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may rollover when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner 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 manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind- shield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. INTRODUCTION 7 Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. 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 N Ignition Key Removal N Key-In-Ignition Reminder m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 N Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 N Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 m Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . .18 N To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .18 m Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .18 N Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 N To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 N To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 m Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 m Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 N To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .21 N To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .22 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE N To Unlatch The Liftgate Flip-Up Window . . . . .24 N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 N Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .25 N Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 N Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 N Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 N Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear N How To Use Remote Start Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 m Windows N Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 m Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 N Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . .47 N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 N Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 N Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped . . . . .49 N Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .50 N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 N Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .52 N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 m Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .79 m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 N Transporting Passengers THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Lock Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 N Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 N Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the selector lever in “P” (Park). Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key. Vehicle Key 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: † For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slidert (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. † For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slidert (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes 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. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Ignition Key Positions Manual Transmission — If Equipped Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds NOTE: when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible. NOTE: † The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting prob- lems and loss of security protection. † Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit PIN number. Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new sentry keys to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position for at least 3 seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the indicator light will turn on again for 3 seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro- cedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer for details. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to NOTE: have all remaining keys erased from the systems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre- vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will lock. To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2 revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel slightly in both directions until the lock engages. To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition and turn 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. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and liftgate flip-up window for unauthorized entry and ignition for unauthorized opera- tion. If something triggers the alarm, the system will sound the horn intermittently, flash the headlights and tail- lights, and flash the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light in the cluster. NOTE: The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic” and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. Rearming of the System: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3 minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the system will rearm itself. To Arm the System: 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door lock switch or the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers or the driver’s door lock cylinder. 3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 During this period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming process. If the system arms success- fully, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. For added security, whenever the Security NOTE: Alarm is armed, the HomeLinkt/Garage Door Opener (if equipped) is disabled as well. To Disarm the System: Either press the Unlock button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position. NOTE: † Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung- ers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm the system. † When the system is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If the previously described arming sequence has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. Tamper Alert If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open a door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so equipped). For details, refer to “Illumination Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea- tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on. NOTE: † The illuminated entry system will not operate the interior lights if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, open the liftgate flip-up window, or activate the panic alarm from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. However, the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects when using the transmitter. NOTE: ables all buttons on the transmitter. Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis- Vehicle Key To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate: Press and release the Unlock button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first press of the Unlock button on the transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: † For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro- grammable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual † For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the Lock button on a programmed (i.e. functional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the Unlock button while still holding the Lock button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the Lock and Unlock buttons on the transmitter. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to deactivate the Security Alarm. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For details, refer to “Illumination Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea- tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. To Lock the Doors and Liftgate: Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the lock signal. Sound Horn with Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: † For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. † For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Lock button on a programmed (i.e. func- tional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the Panic button while still holding the Lock button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the Lock button on the transmitter. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to deactivate the Security Alarm. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights with Lock The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: † For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock,” under 9Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. † For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on a programmed (i.e. functional) 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. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the Lock and Unlock buttons on the transmitter. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to deactivate the Security Alarm. To Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window: Press the Rear Release button twice to unlatch the liftgate flip-up window. WARNING! To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will automatically rise. Using the Panic Alarm NOTE: The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic” and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the Panic button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and turn signal lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the Panic button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry system will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security system on vehicles so equipped. NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming.” in this section. If you do not have a programmed transmitter, NOTE: contact your dealer for details. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: † Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. † Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the screw from the transmitter case (if equipped). 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade tool to pry the two halves of the transmitter case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating Case Halves 3. 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. 4. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together. 5. Reinstall and tighten the screw until equipped). General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. snug (if 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 Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the batteries is from one to two years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a targeted range of 328 ft. (100 m). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Remote Start Button NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: † Gear selector lever in “P” (Park). † Doors closed. † Hood closed. † Liftgate closed. † Hazard switch off. † Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed). † Ignition key removed from ignition switch. † Battery at an acceptable charge level. † RKE Panic button not pressed. To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the Remote Start button on the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: † For security, power window operation and sunroof or Sky Slidert operation (if equipped) is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. † The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. To Exit Remote Start Mode & Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the Unlock button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle. To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the remote start button one time. NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system will disable the one-time press of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. Manual Lock Plunger 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlock the liftgate. 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. † When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. † Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Power Door Lock Switch If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Automatic Door Locks 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). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. † For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, 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 then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. 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: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor- dance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks 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 “N” (Neutral) or “P” (Park) 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. † For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, 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 then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 3. 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: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the child lock control and rotate it to the lock position. Inserting Ignition Key 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: † After engaging the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. † For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle. To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the child lock control and rotate it to the unlock position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Inserting Ignition Key 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. Power Window Switches There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Down Feature The driver power window switch has an “Auto Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To stop the window from going all the way down during the auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped On some models, the driver’s power window switch has an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch up to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, pull the window switch up to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. NOTE: † If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. † Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window control on the other doors, press and release the window lock button (setting it in the down position). To enable the window controls, press and release the window lock button again (setting it in the up position). 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof or Sky Slidert (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof or Sky Slidert open, adjust the sunroof or Sky Slidert opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Window Lockout Switch Reset It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the auto-up feature. To do so, perform the following procedure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. NOTE: Use the power door lock switch on either front door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate. WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Liftgate Release 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 side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer injuries, including fatalities, 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 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed 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. However, in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! properly. not equipped with seats and seat belts. † 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 seriously injured or killed. † Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is † Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt † Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. † Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers 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 a 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 your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Latch Plate 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate To Buckle WARNING! † A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. † A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. † A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. † A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit 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. WARNING! † A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men. Always wear the lap part of your seat 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 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. Removing Slack From Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Seat Belt Pretensioners The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early 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 must still be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver or front passenger to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). BeltAlert Programming The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following steps: NOTE: DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deacti- vating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine. Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step. NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: When the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) is deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the driver’s seat belt is unbuck- led. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the rear outboard seating position. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt from the buckle and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. WARNING! † The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- tor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual. † Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender, and store it. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. 1 — Driver Airbag 2 — Passenger Airbag NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. The front passenger airbag is also certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (refer to information on Occupant Classification System in this section). This vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and the front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. They are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Window Airbag Location NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! † Do not put anything on or around the front and side curtain airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. † Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the side curtain airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. † Do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. † Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. These items may cause serious injury during inflation. Along with the seat belts, the front airbags provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side Curtain Airbags also work with seat belts to im- prove occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe collisions. The Side Curtain Airbag will also trigger on the crash side of the vehicle in moderate to severe side collisions or on both sides of the vehicle in rollover collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be triggered. However, even in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even when the driver front airbag has; particularly if the Occupant Classification System has determined the pas- senger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in a category other than that of an adult (refer to information on Occupant Classification System in this section). This could be a child, teenager, or even a small size adult. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in the rear seat. Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint (refer to information on Child Restraint in this section). You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Do not lean against the door or window, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under “If You Need Assistance” in Section 9 of this manual. WARNING! † Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.

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