2013 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual

coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.

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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

Or Years: Or Kilometers:

Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.

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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

Or Years: Or Kilometers:

Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, deliv- ery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

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WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve- hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS 䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE

FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..495
▫ Prepare For The Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . ..495
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . ..495
䡵 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . ..495
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center. . . . . ..496
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . ..496
▫ In Mexico contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..497

▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or

Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . ..497
▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497
䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . ..498
䡵 MOPAR威 PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..499
䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . ..499
▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. . .499
▫ In Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .499

䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . . . . . . . . . ..500 9

494 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . ..501
▫ Treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501

▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501
▫ Temperature Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..502

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

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Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealer, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the

496 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center.

Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- ter should include the following information: • Owner’s name and address • Owner’s telephone number (home and office)

• Authorized dealer name • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (877) 426–5337
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French

In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F. In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.

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Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about the service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).

498 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.

MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 499
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/

500 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- hicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.

Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot- ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. Owner’s Manuals These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- nance 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.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 501

Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. 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.

502 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

WARNING!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.

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

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504 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..344
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . ..458
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .448
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..450
Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..296
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..307
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . ..308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..450
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..296

Air Pressure, Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Antenna, Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..458
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..344
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). . . . . . . . . .18
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468
Assistance Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..108
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . ..300
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..319
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466

Fluid and Filter Changes

Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464
Fluid Type Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . .25
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..452
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Anti-Lock (ABS) Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .462
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340

Warning Light

INDEX 505
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Brake/Transmission Interlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..320
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . ..481
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Caps, Filler

Fuel Oil (Engine) Power Steering Radiator (Coolant Pressure)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..459
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Light Luggage Carrier

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 10

506 INDEX Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . ..480
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . .442
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Cleaning Wheels

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .462
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .462
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..315
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . ..294
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Compass Variance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Connector

UCI Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
. . . . . . . ..286
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . ..459
Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..458
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457

Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) Coolant Level

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..460
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..457
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..461
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .459
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .459
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . ..458
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495

Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dealer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443
Defroster, Rear Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..204
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..170
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..441
Dimmer Switch, Headlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..165

Dipsticks

Disposal

Power Steering

INDEX 507

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339

Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..460
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Door Opener, Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Off-Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

Electrical Power Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..188
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..109
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..346
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..346
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..347
Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..348 10

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Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..346
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . ..172
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..352
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . . ..228
Emergency, In Case of

Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . ..442
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..445
Checking Oil Level Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..457
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427

Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Exhaust Gas Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Filters

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..447
Engine Oil Disposal

Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..315
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Fluid Level Checks

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..466
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . ..482
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..329
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..431

Systems

INDEX 509
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Ethanol Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..394
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473

10

510 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . ..176
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..394
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..390
Gauges

Coolant Temperature Fuel Odometer Tachometer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..433
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..399
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..397
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397

Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect威). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..414
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . ..165
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Heated Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .165
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Hill Start Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Hitches

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) . . . . . . . . . . . ..176
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..228
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..107
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..210
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..472
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..473
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..473
Interior Appearance Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..471
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers). . . . . . . . . . . ..170
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Jacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415

INDEX 511
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427

Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Knee Bolster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..480
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 10

512 INDEX Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..203
Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..355
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..480
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..162
Dimmer Switch, Headlight Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .355
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . ..215
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..214
High Beam Indicator High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . ..165
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . ..223
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479
Service Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..217
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . ..220
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)

. . . ..212
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Door Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..205
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Maintenance Free Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..448
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..444
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine). . . . . ..223
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500

INDEX 513

Manual Transaxle

Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466
Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..467
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..462
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..108
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 10

514 INDEX Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..380
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443
MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..162

New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..389
Odometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..231
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446
Change Interval Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Filter Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..447
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..441
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . ..176
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340

Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Personal Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Pets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Pets, Transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . ..363
Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . ..188
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467
Transfer Unit Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483
Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..417

Pretensioners

Seat Belts

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . ..233

INDEX 515

Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . ..459
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..467
Rear Drive Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..204
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..203
Rear Wiper/Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..390

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516 INDEX Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451
Reminder, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Remote Control

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Remote Starting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..499
Restraint, Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Restraints, Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..198
Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..100
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..499
Safety, Exhaust Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..357
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..256
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..486
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . .48
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Rear Seat Untwisting Procedure

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

INDEX 517
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . ..318
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . ..307
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Snow Chains (Tire Chains). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..378
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Spare Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Speed Control (Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..172
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..314
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Cold Weather Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..315
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..313
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313

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Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478
Storage Bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Storage, Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Stuck, Freeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Sun Visor Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . .61
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447
System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tachometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . ..300
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . ..218
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..200
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Tire and Loading Information Placard. . . . . . . . . ..363
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..376
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Air Pressure Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..368
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . ..380
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..220
Pressure Warning Light Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..376
Tread Wear Indicators Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..403
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..125
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
Weight Towing Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

INDEX 519
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . .411
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..410
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..404
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409
Tips Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..403
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
Trailer Towing Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
Trailer Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
Transaxle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . .176
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 10

520 INDEX Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Trip Odometer Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..219
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Uconnect威 (Hands-Free Phone). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . ..210
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .286
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..396
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Voice Recognition System (VR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..141

Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .212
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498
Washer

Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..470
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..470
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Windshield Wiper Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..453
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..453
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

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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.

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503

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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

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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:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners 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 Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau- tions.

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.

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Vehicle Identification Number

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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.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .18
▫ To Arm The System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override . . . . . .20

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First

Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . .22
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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▫ 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
▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
䡵 DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
▫ Power Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

䡵 POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . .35
▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
▫ Auto-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
䡵 LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
▫ 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 . . . . . .53

▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .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

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▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . .67
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .96
䡵 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..100

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

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NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the 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 push ignition button to place ignition in OFF position. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

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Ignition Switch Positions

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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, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other con- trols, 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!

Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all 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