2012 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual

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to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehi- cles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: • www.techauthority.com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 481 significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. Traction Grades The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 482 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. INDEX 10 484 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . 433 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 422 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,425 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424,425 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277,281,424 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,70 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,69,74,86,199 Airbag Light Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,67,69,70 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 65,67,70 Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,264 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Anti-Lock Warning Light Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 18 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 432,454,455 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,32 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 281 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,296,391 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,439 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 . . . . . 25 Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323,436 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324,327 Anti-Lock (ABS) Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 INDEX 485 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323,436 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 84 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452,453 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,452 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 454 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,414,421 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,370 Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 10 486 INDEX Cargo Compartment Light Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,276 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,77 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,244,253 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Connector UCI Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 . . . . . . . 267 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454,455 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431,435 Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434,435 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 432 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Customer Assistance Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,279,285 INDEX 487 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Dipsticks Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Driver’s Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Off-Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 10 488 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 158 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 213 Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,414 Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Checking Oil Level Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,370 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,454,455 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,414,421 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 . . . . . . . . . . 71 Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Ethanol Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,85,370 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,429 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Filters Flashers Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,425 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422,455 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,199,453 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 455 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,210,453 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Systems Four Wheel Drive INDEX 489 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,455 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Ethanol Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 10 490 INDEX Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . 371,373,415 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Gasoline (Fuel) Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,129,366 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,375 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 152 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Hill Start Assist Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 . . . 161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter Hood Release Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 155 INDEX 491 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392,394 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Knee Bolster Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 10 492 INDEX Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,452 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,149 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,69,74,86,199 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 335 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,210,453 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Low Fuel Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . 209 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 18,203 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 205 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,149,151,453 Turn Signal Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 198 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,375 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Power Door Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Lumbar Support Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Maintenance, General Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . 209,416 INDEX 493 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,298 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . 441,442 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Map/Reading Lights Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 10 494 INDEX Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,478 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,67,71 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . 64,65,67,70 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Oil Change Indicator Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,454 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420,454 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415,416 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,390 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 5,479 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 342 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Mirrors Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . 173 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,320 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 INDEX 495 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Reminder, Seat Belt 10 496 INDEX Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 274 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,82 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Safety Tips Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,264 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,86 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 48 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Extender Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Selection of Oil Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,244,253 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 INDEX 497 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Short Message Service (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 288 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,199,453 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Snow Tires Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,351,393 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 . . . . . . . . . . . 158,204 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10 498 INDEX Starting Procedures Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,320 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,452 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 61 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 . . . . . . . . 281 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . 203,391 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 342 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,346,481 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342,343 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 357 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337,346 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight INDEX 499 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Weight Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,296 Automatic Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,298 10 500 INDEX Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,439 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . 161 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151,199,453 UCI Connector Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 196 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 267 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,373,375 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287,452 . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Washer Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 INDEX 501 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,279,285 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,156 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,427 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Power 10 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interference between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. Chrysler Group LLC 12MK74-126-AE-R1 5th Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 Chrysler Group LLC 12MK74-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Patriot 910344 Patriot OM cover.indd 1 3/31/11 10:45 AM VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drink- ing, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obliga- tion upon itself to install them on products previously manu- factured. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about your satisfaction. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. Rollover Warning Label Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing INTRODUCTION 5 seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also is stamped into the right front body, on the right front seat crossmember under the carpet and the vehicle registration and title. INTRODUCTION 7 Vehicle Identification Number 8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override . . . . . 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . 21 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 24 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ▫ Manual Door Locks ▫ Power Door Locks ▫ How To Use Remote Start ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Auto-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48 ▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 52 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 52 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 67 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 84 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunc- tion occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. (Continued) 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) Ignition Switch Positions 3 — ON/RUN 4 — START 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, the power door locks will not lock and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. CAUTION! The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys威 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 Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes. To Arm The System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are un- locked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed. Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself. To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button RKE Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. (EVIC)/Personal Center • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 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. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key re- moved. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of a battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Separating Case Halves 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter may reduce this range. NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. may reduce this range. How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood 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 • System not disabled from previous remote start event • Vehicle theft alarm not active WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. To Enter Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start • 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/RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. will automatically lock the doors. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • Low Fuel Light turns on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of PARK • The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional 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. To Exit Remote Start Mode And 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/RUN position. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Manual Door Lock Knob WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. (Continued) 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) access to an unlocked vehicle. • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for service. Auto Lock Doors 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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. Driver Power Door Lock Switch 2 - Lock 1 - Unlock Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Door Lock feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver’s door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- (EVIC) — If tronic Vehicle Information Center Equipped/Personal (Customer-Program- mable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Settings following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK five times ending up in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper- ate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open- ing either front door will cancel this feature. (EVIC), Child-Protection Door Lock Function 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. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Power Window Switch Location Auto-Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. The central locking/ unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder. Window Lockout Switch 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Opening The Liftgate NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger all passengers equipped THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) — if equipped • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a window • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — if • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the wheel 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped 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. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information on LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH). NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. WARNING! Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning 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 (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”) You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate. 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ. WARNING! • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. (Continued) 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air Bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer

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