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A venger OWNER’ S MANUAL 2008 2008 A venger 81-226-0830 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A..
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA W ith respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor . DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most fr equent causes of accidents.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...........
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 m W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 m V ehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ..
INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents.
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual you may miss important infor- mation.
VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W or d About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 4 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key ..............
▫ Using The Express Down W indows Feature — If Equipped .......................... 2 5 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .................. 2 5 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ........ 2 6 ▫ Battery Replacement .................... 2 6 ▫ General Information .
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................... 4 8 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert t ) .......................... 4 8 ▫ BeltAlert t Programming ................. 4 9 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode ................ 5 0 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. IGNITION KEY REMOV AL Automatic T ransaxle Place the shift lever in P ARK.
NOTE: • If you try to remove the key befor e you place the selector lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described.
CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. KEY -IN-IGNITION REMINDER Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to r emove the key .
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.
Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are pr ogrammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key t is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys t from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addi- tion, the V ehicle Security Light will begin to flash. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key .
• This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The V ehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the V ehicle Security Light will flash slowly . This shows that the system is fully armed. NOTE: • During the 16 second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system will automatically disarm.
If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the P ANIC alarm fr om distances a maximum of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter . The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door , or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system (if equipped) will also turn on.
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. Flash Lights W ith Lock The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter .
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter . The time for this feature is pr ogrammable on vehicles equipped with EVIC.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. TO UNLA TCH THE TRUNK Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times to unlatch the trunk.
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS Refer to SENTR Y KEY t “Sentry Key t Programming.” If you do not have a programmed transmitter , contact your authorized dealer for details. BA TTER Y REPLACEMENT The recommended r eplacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply .
GENERAL INFORMA TION 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
REMOTE ST ART SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob while maintaining security .
HOW TO USE REMOTE ST ART All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift the gear selector lever into P ARK. • Doors closed. • Hood closed. • T runk closed. • Hazard switch of f. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed).
T o Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, pr ess and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, within 15 minutes, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position.
W ARNING! • For personal security , and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
POWER DOOR LOCKS A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer .
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The Auto Unlock on Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), refe.
“CHILD-PROTECTION” DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (REAR DOORS) The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks ar e located inside the rear edge of the door . Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approximately one—quarter turn to the lock or unlock position (as indicated by the stamped icons).
NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window , and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS POWER WINDOW SWITCHES The control on the driver’s door has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of all four power win- dows.
W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
AUTO WINDOW UP — IF EQUIPPED Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically . T o cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switch either in the up or down direction and r elease 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. T o disable the window controls on the other doors, pr ess the window lock button. T o enable the window contr ols, press the window contr ol button again.
TRUNK RELEASE From inside the car the tr unk lid can be released by depr essing the T runk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The transmis- sion must be in Park before the switch will operate. NOTE: The gear selector lever must be in P ARK for this switch to operate.
TRUNK INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTE: As a security measure, a T runk Internal Emer- gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that span the front and second r ows for sedans — if equipped • Supplemental seat side (Thorax) airbags — if equipped • Front seat belt r etractors incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver , even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own str eet. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
W ARNING! • W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too.
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries.
W ARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger - ous. Y our body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury . A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
REAR SEA T BEL TS Three point belts ar e nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passengers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear shelf panel and exits thr ough a bezel in the panel.
BeltAlert t will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
AUTOMA TIC LOCKING MODE In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. However , the belt will still retract to r emove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is available on all passenger-seating positions. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger seating position.
Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough.
NOTE: The front airbags ar e certified to the Federal regulations that allow less for ceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size.
• Front Seat— side mounted (Thorax) Airbags — If Equipped • Front Impact Sensors • Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Reminder.
Front Passenger Airbag Special Features A new active venting front-passenger airbag is designed to reduce the risk of occupants who may be out of position by the use of active vents positioned on each side of the airbag.
Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Airbags offer side-impact pr otection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that pr ovided by the body structur e.
W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflat- ing.
The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe fr ontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions.
3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against the door , airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door .
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SENSORS AND CONTROLS Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) is part of a Federally regulated safety system r equired for this vehicle. The ORC determines if a frontal collision is sever e enough to requir e the airbags to inflate.
W ARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away .
(ORC) to properly classify the fr ont passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly , or to the seat cover .
Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Ac.
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or thr oat irritation, move to fresh air .
Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you.
Airbag Light Y ou will want to have the airbags r eady to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately .
used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove vehicle perfor- mance.
Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable light status.
W ARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
• Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a fr ont passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle.
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraints: • Children who ar e large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufactur er’s directions.
Rear Seat LA TCH Anchors Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time.
have tether straps, and you are ur ged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LA TCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensur e that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints ar e stowed and out of reach of childr en.
window . These tether strap anchorages ar e under a plastic cover with this symbol on it. Many , but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap.
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle.
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap ar ound the outboard side of the head restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child r estraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
In the rear seat, you may have tr ouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate fr om the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it.
Pets should be restrained in the r ear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secur ed by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long break-in period is not r equired for the engine in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km).
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling contr ols to force outside air into the vehicle.
Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Y ou should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. NOTE: If the defrost featur e is not functioning, the cause should be located and corrected immediately by an authorized service center .
UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors ............................... 8 5 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ...... 8 5 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 8 6 ▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirr ors .....
▫ V oice T raining ........................ 1 1 9 m Seats ................................ 1 2 0 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ........... 1 2 0 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped .............. 1 2 3 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equpped .............. 1 2 3 ▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat .
▫ Headlights W ith W ipers Feature (A vailable W ith Auto Headlights Only) ...... 1 3 7 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 1 3 8 ▫ Adding W asher Fluid .................. 1 3 8 m T ilt/T elescoping Steering Column ........... 1 3 9 m Electronic Speed Contr ol — If Equipped .
m Electrical Power Outlets .................. 1 5 3 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off ....... 1 5 4 m Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped . . 155 ▫ Cupholder Ash Receiver — If Equipped ..... 1 5 5 m Console Features ...........
MIRRORS INSIDE DA Y/NIGHT MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED Adjust the mirror to center on the view thr ough the rear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of vehicle).
AUTOMA TIC DIMMING MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare fr om vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming featur e. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror .
After selecting a mirror , move the knob in the same direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished, return the knob to the center O (OFF) position to guar d against accidentally moving a mirror position.
Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle. W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect T )— IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect t ) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect t system operating instructions for these radios.
a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Bluetooth t “Hands-Free pr ofile” cellular phone.
can be adjusted either from the radio volume contr ol knob or from the steering wheel radio contr ol (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the UConnect t system such as 9 CELL 9 or caller ID on certain radios.
Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9 Help 9 following the beep. The UConnect t system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect t system fr om idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions.
• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect t system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority .
Call by Saying a Name • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say “Call. 9 • The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call.
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to r eturn to the main menu. The UConnect t system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
Edit Entries in the UConnect t Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Phonebook Edit. 9 • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit.
from which you choose. T o select one of the entries from the list, pr ess the “V oice Recognition” button while the UConnect t system is playing the desired entry and say 9 Delete. 9 • After you enter the name, the UConnect t system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager , or all.
• The UConnect t system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect t system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan.
9 Call 9 followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to 9 T oggling Between Calls 9 in this section. T o combine two calls, refer to 9 Confer ence Call 9 in this section.
hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone-dependent. T o bring the call back fr om hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Redial.
• After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language.
Y our phone must be turned on and pair ed to the UConnect t system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect t system. T owing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin.
When calling a number with your UConnect t system that normally requir es you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the “V oice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter , followed by the word 9 Send.
T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation pr ompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect t sys- tem will not repeat a phone number befor e you dial it). • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Setup Confirmations.
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect t system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect t system: • Press the “V oice Recognition” button.
• When prompted, say 9 List Phones. 9 • The UConnect t system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority . T o “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the “V oice Recogni- tion” button and say “Select” or “Delete.
Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect T System UConnect t T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system featur es, press the PHONE button and say “UConnect t T utorial.
• Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period.
• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, •.
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V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompt.
V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oic.
General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 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 r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration.
Pressing the VR har d-key while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interr upted and you can add or change commands. This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. NOTE: At any time, you can say the words CANCEL, HELP , or MAIN MENU.
Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR har d-key . Y ou may say MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu. In this mode, you can say the following commands: • RADIO (to switch to the radio mode) .
Satellite Radio T o switch to satellite radio mode say SA T or SA TELLITE RADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • CHANNEL NUMBER (to change the channel by its spoken number) •.
− CONTINUE (to continue recor ding) − DELETE (to delete the recor ding) • PLA Y MEMOS (to play previously r ecorded memos) — During the playback you may press the VR har d- key to stop playing memos.
SEA TS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Forward/Rearward The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor . Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position. After releasing the adjusting bar , apply forwar d and rearwar d body pressure to be sur e the seat is latched.
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat, raises and lowers it. T otal travel is 2.
W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboar d side of the seat near the floor . Use the front switch to move the seat up, down, forward, r earward, or to tilt the seat. The rear switch controls the seatback r ecliner . CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls.
This feature heats leather or cloth fr ont driver and passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats ar e located in the center console below the climate controls. There ar e indicator lights in the switches, which indicate a low heat setting (one light lit) or high heat setting (two lights lit).
The hard seatback featur es a work surface and a molded rim for retaining items stor ed on the seat back panel. ADJUST ABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Adjust the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical.
FOLDING REAR SEA T T o pr ovide additional storage area, the r ear seatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the pictur e to fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the r ear seat back to the upright position, be sure the seat back is latched.
FOLDING REAR SEA T CENTER ARMREST The rear seat is equipped with a folding armr est with cup holders. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be r eleased. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Use the hood prop r od to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop r od in the hole on the left underside of the hood.
W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Y ou could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS MAP/READING/INTERIOR LIGHTS These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirr or .
because a door is open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk light. T o r estore interior light operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch.
AUTOMA TIC HEADLIGHT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED T urning the end of the multi-function contr ol lever to the third detent, “A” (Auto), will activate the automatic headlight system.
NOTE: If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation.
NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fr ont fog lights. TURN SIGNALS Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instr ument cluster flash to show proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or ther e is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective.
Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for Low-speed wiper operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for High-speed wiper operation. NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the P ARK position if you turn of f the ignition switch while they are operating.
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the W ind- shield W iper/W asher Contr ol Lever to the first detent, and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval.
MIST FEA TURE Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray fr om a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
WINDSHIELD W ASHERS T o use the washer , pull the W indshield W iper/W asher Control lever towar d you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired.
TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downwar d. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Speed Control Lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. T o Activate: Push in and release the ON/OFF button located in the end of the Electronic Speed Contr ol Lever .
W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
T o V ary Speed Setting: When the speed control is ON, speed can be incr eased by pushing up and holding RESUME ACCEL. Release the lever when the desired speed is r eached, and the new speed will be set. Pushing up and quickly releasing the RESUME ACCEL lever will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed incr ease.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed contr ol. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink t replaces up to thr ee remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems.
W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety stan- dards.
Y our vehicle should be parked outside of the garage when programming. Begin Programming 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter away from the HomeLink t button you wish to pr ogram.
If the indicator light stays on constantly , programming is complete and the garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink t button is pressed. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and then turns to a constant light, proceed to Step 5 “Pr o- gramming A Rolling Code System.
NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the pr ogrammed HomeLink t button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete.
GA TE OPERA TOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING Canadian radio frequency laws r equire transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink t to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If you are having tr ouble programming HomeLink t , here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter . • Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof contr ols are mounted between the sun visors in the Dome/Reading Lamp. W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
SUNROOF OPERA TION Opening Sunroof Manually Press the switch r earward and hold, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunr oof will open fully , then stop automatically . During this opera- tion, any release of the sunr oof switch will stop the sunroof.
SUNSHADE OPERA TION The sunshade can be opened manually . However , the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. WIND BUFFETING W ind buffeting can be described as the per ception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There ar e two 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. Both of the outlets are pr otected by a fuse. The instrument panel power outlet, located below the climate control knobs, has power available only when the ignition is on.
The center console power outlet is powered dir ectly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or pr event engine starting. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDER ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available fr om your autho- rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder . CAUTION! For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled cupholder , locate the cup holder ash receiver in the forward cupholder .
CONSOLE FEA TURES The center console armrest slides forwar d from design position to provide added user comfort. T wo cupholders can accommodate large sized fast food beverage contain- ers, and 20 oz (500 ml) bottles. A one-piece cup holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for clean- ing.
1. The left latch opens to the top storage area. 2. The lower bin can be accessed directly , without first exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with the armrest down.
• Audio/V ideo RCA Jacks See Section Four , “V ideo Entertainment System-If Equipped,” of this manual, for further information. CUP HOLDERS Heated or Cooled Cup Holder — If Equipped W ith this feature the r ear cavity of the cup holder can keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot.
CAUTION! Make sure the beverage container can withstand the temperatures shown above, when using the Cooled or Heated Cup Holder . Rear Bottle Holders There ar e built-in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels.
W ARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder , they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury . STORAGE CARGO AREA The 60/40 split-folding rear seat pr ovides cargo-carrying versatility .
W ARNING! • The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve- hicle handling. T o avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury , follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle: • Always place cargo evenly on the car go floor .
The cooling bin will hold up to four , standing, 12 ounce, beverage cans. The cooler bin is also equipped with a soft molded liner that is removable for easy cleaning. Inside the bin is a vent which, when opened, allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the storage bin.
UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel Featur es ................. 1 6 7 m Instrument Cluster — Base ................ 1 6 8 m Instrument Cluster — Pr emium ............. 1 6 9 m Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..........
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play ...................... 1 9 8 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............. 2 0 0 ▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ....... 2 0 3 ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ....... 2 0 3 m Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .
m Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped ........................... 2 2 7 ▫ Connecting The iPod t Device ............ 2 2 7 ▫ Controlling The iPod t Using Radio Buttons . . . 228 ▫ Play Mode .......................... 2 2 8 ▫ List Or Browse Mode .
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System . . 242 ▫ Automatic T emperatur e Control (A TC) — If Equipped ......................... 2 4 6 ▫ Operating T ips ....................... 2 5 2 m Rear W indow Features ................... 2 5 6 ▫ Electric Rear W indow Defroster — If Equipped .
INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES Instrument Panel Features UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 167 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE 168 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 169 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle.
5. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons, the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound. 6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check.
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERA TE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. T o switch from odometer to trip odometers, pr ess and release the T rip Odometer button. T o reset a trip odom- eter , display the desired trip odometer to be r eset then push and hold the button until the display resets (ap- proximately 2 seconds).
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Dual T rip Odometer — If Equipped Press and r elease this button to change the display from odometer to “T rip A.” Press and r elease it a second time to change the display to “T rip B.” Pr ess and release it a third time to change the display back to the odometer .
20. T urn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the turn signal lever . 21. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This light shows when the front fog lights ar e ON.
Accordingly , when the low tire pr essure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pr essure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tir e causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tir e failure.
CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. 26. Anti-Lock W arning Light (ABS) This light monitors the ABS. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
The dual brake system provides a r eserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake W arning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level.
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer . The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied.
The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display . It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem- perature gauges.
Press and r elease the RESET button to accept a selection. The RESET button also resets various T rip Functions. EVIC DISPLA YS When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
T o Reset The Display Reset will only occur if a resettable function is curr ently displayed. Press and hold the RESET button once to clear the function currently displayed.
• Elapsed T ime Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or ST AR T position. • Display Units In: T o make your selection, pr ess and release the RESET button until U.
4. Press and r elease the RESET button and the “CAL” indicator will quit flashing. 5. Drive the vehicle slowly , completing one or mor e circles (in an ar ea free from lar ge metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally .
1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the selector lever in P ARK. 2. Press and r elease the MENU button until “Personal Settings” displays in the EVIC. 3. Pr ess and release the STEP button until “Compass V ariance” and the curr ent V ariance V alue displays in the EVIC.
Auto Unlock on Exit When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the P ARK or NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
when exiting the vehicle. T o make your selection, pr ess and hold the RESET button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds appears. Headlights W ith Wipers (A vailable with Auto Headlights Only) When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on appr oxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMA TION RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS The radio will provide excellent r eception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however , automo- tive radios have performance limitations, due to mobile operation and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning.
NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and six-disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF .
Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the On/V olume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the On/V olume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping.
Phone Button (UConnect t Hands-Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Fr ee Phone (UConnect t ) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Fr ee Communication (UConnect t )” in Section 3.
INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio T ext message broadcast fr om an FM station (FM mode only). R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows.
MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music T ype mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the T une/Scr oll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently br oadcast Music T ype information.
Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music T ype name.
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The sta- tions stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pr essing the pushbutton twice.
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number , the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
the current selection. Pr essing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling thr ough the tracks in CD, MP3 modes. SCAN Button Press the SCAN button to scan thr ough each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display .
Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file.
Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files.
Press and hold the INFO button again for thr ee seconds to return to 9 elapsed time 9 display . Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows th.
SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
V oice Recognition Button (UConnect t Hands-Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Fr ee Phone (UConnect t ) feature (if equipped).
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry . Once in this display follow the above procedur e, starting at Step 2. INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed).
Push the rotary T une/Scroll control knob a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the T une/Scroll contr ol knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and r ear speakers. Push the rotary T une/Scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports .
• DISC Play/Pause - Y ou can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (if equipped). • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the fol.
Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc).
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie.
Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch fr om AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
Radio display will show 9 LOADING DISC 9 when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
R W/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased, or RW or another CD button is pressed. The R W (Rewind) button works in a similar manner . AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the radio to the Radio mode.
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ WMA files). Discs created with an option such as 9 keep disc open after writing 9 are most likely multisession discs.
WMA File Format WMA Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) WMA 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR ID3 T ag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios.
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the T une/Scr oll control knob.
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display fr om elapsed playing time to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds. R W/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function.
Dolby t Manufactured under license fr om Dolby t Laboratories. 9 Dolby t9 and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby t Laboratories. Macrovision This product incorporates copyright pr otection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights.
through the system’s wir eless headphones. This means rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional rear seat entertainment system, while the driver and front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
3. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move the hour backwar d, touch the screen where the wor d “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed.
T ouch the scr een where the wor ds “Show T ime if Radio is Off” ar e displayed to change the current setting. Changing the T ime Zone 1. T urn on the multimedia system. 2. T ouch the scr een where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
The satellite navigation capability combines a Global- Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to pr ovide maps, turn identi- fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes.
Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver in this system is synchr onized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean T ime (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” T ouch the screen wher e the words “Daylight Savings” are dis- played to change the current setting.
2. T ouch the scr een where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Show T ime if Radio is Off.” T ouch the scr een where the wor ds “Show T ime if Radio is Off” ar e displayed to change the current setting.
Controlling The iPod T Using Radio Buttons T o get into the UCI (iPod t ) mode and access a connected iPod t , press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. Once in the UCI (iPod t ) mode, the iPod t audio track (if available from iPod t ) will start playing over the vehicle audio system.
Pressing and r eleasing the FF button will go forward five seconds of the current track. SEEK Buttons Use the SEEK buttons to move to the previous or the next track.
List or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttons will take you to List mode. List mode enables you to scroll thr ough the list of menus and tracks on the iPod t device. T une/Scr oll Knob In the List mode, the T une/Scr oll knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod t .
After pressing a pr eset button, you will see the list you are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. T o exit the List mode without selecting a track, pr ess the same preset button again to go back to Play mode. LIST Button Pressing the LIST button will take to the top level menu of the iPod t .
number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com, or at www .siriuscanada.ca for Cana- dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1.
Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SA T button until 9 SA T 9 appears in the display . A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna T o ensur e optimum reception, do not place items on the roof ar ound the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid ar ound the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).
SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- tinuing to the next. T o stop the sear ch, press the SCAN button a second time.
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music T ype name. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
Y ou may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory .
Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to incr ease the volume. • Press the bottom of the switch to decr ease the volume. • Press the button in the center of the switch to select AM, FM, Satellite (SA T) - if equipped, or CD (DISC) mode.
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . • Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the second track on the CD, three times to listen to the third track, and so forth. • Press the button located in the center of the contr ol to change CDs on the 6-Disc in-dash CD changer radio.
• Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the second track on the CD, three times to listen to the third track, and so forth. • Press the button located in the center of the contr ol to change CDs on the 6-Disc in-dash CD changer radio. This button does not function for other radios.
• The LCD screen swings up fr om the rear of the armrest to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display . NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD scr een has been raised to its viewing position. • The touch screen radio and DVD player contr ols allow front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers.
• T wo wir eless infrared headsets allow r ear seat passen- gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. Audio/V ideo RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) on the rear of the center console enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or play music directly fr om an MP3 player .
3. Do not apply paper , paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching a disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner , cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store a disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose a disc to direct sunlight.
Blower Control Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced thr ough the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right fr om the “O” (Off) position.
• Panel Air is directed thr ough the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are dir ected toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear .
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix and Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Conditioning Snowflake button is not pressed. This de- humidifies the air to help dry the windshield. T o impr ove fuel economy , use these modes only when necessary .
• MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recir culation buttons at the same time. • Economy Mode If economy mode is desired, pr ess the A/C button to turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor . Then, move the temperature contr ol to the desired temperature.
cabin infrared sensor mounted between the sun-visors and from various sensors located thr oughout the vehicle. The controls on the climate contr ol provide the system with operator input. Other sensors take account of ve- hicle speed, A/C pressure, outside temperatur e, and engine cooling temperature.
NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation. • Pressing the Air Conditioning Contr ol button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the contr ol button to flash three times and then turn of f.
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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Contr ol knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • Panel Air is directed thr ough the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow .
• Defrost Air is directed thr ough the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. • Air Conditioner Control Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only .
• Extended use of recir culation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the RECIRCULA TION button to r eturn to out- side air . Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibility .
W inter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. V acation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.
Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located dir ectly in front of the windshield, is free of obstr uctions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow , and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains.
Control Setting Suggestions for V arious W eather Conditions UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 255 4.
REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Electric Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The electric Rear W indow Defroster Contr ol is located on the climate control. Pr ess this button to turn on the rear window defr oster and the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illumi- nate when the rear window defr oster is ON.
ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 6 1 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle ................... 2 6 1 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 6 2 ▫ T ip Start — Automatic T ransaxle Only ...... 2 6 2 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below 2 20°F Or 2 29°C) .
m All Wheel Drive — If Equipped ............ 2 7 5 m Parking Brake ......................... 2 7 6 m Brake System .......................... 2 7 8 ▫ Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............ 2 7 9 m Electronic Brake Contr ol Systems – ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP .
▫ T r ead W ear Indicators .................. 3 0 6 ▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 3 0 6 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 3 0 7 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 3 0 8 m T ire Chains ........................... 3 0 9 m Snow T ires .
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) And Gasoline V ehicles ....... 3 2 6 ▫ Starting ............................ 3 2 7 ▫ Cruising Range ....................... 3 2 7 ▫ Replacement Parts ..................... 3 2 7 ▫ Maintenance .
ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. Make sure all occupants have secur ely fastened their seat belts. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not requir e pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and release when the engine starts.
Extremely Cold Weather (Below 2 20°F or 2 29°C) T o ensur e reliable starting at these temperatur es, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is r ecommended.
CAUTION! T o prevent damage to the starter , do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. W ait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up.
T o exit the Remote Start mode, allow the en- gine to run the cycle or depr ess the unlock button to disarm the V ehicle Theft Security Alarm and within one minute insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition to the RUN position. The ignition must be in the RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.
The following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Automatic T ransaxle in P ARK • All doors are closed • Hood is closed • Hazard Switch is of f • Brake Switch is in.
AUTOMA TIC TRANSAXLE CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed.
W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something.
Brake/T ransaxle Interlock System This system prevents you fr om moving the gear selector lever out of P ARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always press the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P ARK.
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. 4 Speed / 6 Speed Automatic T ransaxle / AutoStick T — If Equipped The electronically contr olled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule.
CAUTION! DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain. REVERSE Use this range for moving the vehicle rearwar d. Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
conditions, using the “5” range will improve perfor - mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. OVERDRIVE— 4 Speed T ransaxle This range should be used for most city and highway driving, it provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, and best fuel economy .
CAUTION! If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac- ceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override OVERDRIVE and “3” DRIVE range by changing shift points. This is done to prevent transaxle damage due to overheating. Reset Mode - Electronic T ransaxle The transaxle is monitored electr onically for abnormal conditions.
AUTOSTICK T — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick t is a driver-interactive transaxle that of fers six manual ratio changes to provide you with mor e control. AutoStick t allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im- prove overall vehicle performance.
• The transaxle will automatically shift up when maxi- mum engine speed is reached while Autostick t is engaged. • T ransaxle shifting will be mor e noticeable when Autostick t is engaged. • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit. P ARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on.
NOTE: • When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in park, otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park.
BRAKE SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., r epeated brake applications with the engine off) the brakes will still function.
Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) The Anti-Lock Brake System provides incr eased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to pr event wheel lock-up.
The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is requir ed.
• the clicking sound of solenoid valves, • brake pedal pulsations, • and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in this Section of the manual for more information about ABS. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels.
W ARNING! • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light, located in the instrument cluster , starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active.
ESP Operating Modes All ESP equipped vehicles can choose the following ESP operating modes: ESP ON This is the normal operating mode for ESP . Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for almost all driving situa- tions.
overcome, turn ESP on again by momentarily depressing the “ESP Contr ol Switch.” This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. ESP/BAS W arning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is com- bined with the BAS indicator .
POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interr upted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle.
DRIVING ON SLIPPER Y SURF ACES ACCELERA TION Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels.
DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water mor e than a few inches/ centimeters deep will requir e extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
CAUTION! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water .
TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards.
T ire Sizing Chart T ire Sizing Chart P Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ( ....blank.... ( Passenger Car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT Light T ruck tir e based on U.
T ire Sizing Chart 95 Load Index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry) H A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its lo.
T ire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-Pillar .
Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loadi.
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Under inflation, also increases tire r olling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- tion.
check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped).
T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressure is very important.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use with radial tires. It is engineer ed to be used on your style vehicle only . Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be r epaired (or replaced) and r ein- stalled at the first opportunity .
CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tir e is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle.
W ARNING! Prolonged use of limited use spare, or incorrect tire size of front wheel, may damage the transaxle differ - ential and result in loss of vehicle mobility and could result in loss of vehicle control.
T read Wear Indicators T r ead wear indicators are in the original equipment tir es to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes approximately 1/16 in (2 mm).
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr otect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressure.
W ARNING! • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity , other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. Y ou could lose control and have an accident.
TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance, tire chains ar e not recom- mended. CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country r equire the use of snow tires during W inter .
Follow the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the recommended tir e rotation frequency . Remember , more frequent r otation is permissible if desired. Also, correct for anything causing rapid or unusual wear prior to performing the tire r otation. The suggested rotation method is the “forwar d-cross” shown in the following diagram.
pressur e will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pr essure. • The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire pressur e i.
CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us- ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
• Seasonal temperature changes will af fect tire pressur e, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pr essure in the tire. BASE SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pr essure levels.
repeat, pr oviding the system fault still exists. The T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors.
PREMIUM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pr essure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pr essure readings to the Receiver Module.
T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pr essure is low in one or more of the four active r oad tires.
turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS W arning When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and the T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then r emain on solid.
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
5. Once you repair or r eplace the original road tir e, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spar e, the TPMS will update automatically .
3.5L ENGINE The 3.5L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and pr ovide satisfac- tory fuel economy and performance when using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav- ing an octane range of 87 to 89. The manu- facturer r ecommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance.
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality . The manufacturer supports the use of r eformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended r eformulated gasolines will pro- vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components.
MMT IN GASOLINE MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT . Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emission system performance in some vehicles.
• An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may requir e immediate service.
• Guard against carbon monoxide with pr oper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed promptly .
Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehicle may display a badge, which also indicates it can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury .
FUEL REQUIREMENTS Y our vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two. For best results, a r efueling pattern that alternates be- tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
ST ARTING The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up.
ADDING FUEL FUEL FILLER CAP (GAS CAP) As a reminder , a fuel icon with an arr ow indicating which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located on, is located in the instrument cluster . The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door , on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle.
NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
W ARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and doing so will cause the malfunction indicator light to turn on.
VEHICLE LOADING V ehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ....................... 2 Rear Seat Occupants ....................... 3 Luggage ................. 13.0 cu. ft. (0.368 cu. M) The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “V ehicle Certification Label.
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Figure out the weight on the fr ont and rear of the vehicle separately . It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and r ear axles. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.
TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer , car efully review this information to tow your load as ef ficiently and safely as possible.
Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum capacity of the front and r ear axles. Distribute the load over the front and r ear axles evenly . Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GA WR. W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR.
T railer Hitch Classifications The following chart provides the industry standar d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/T ransaxle Max. Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. 1 2.
T railer and T railer T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% of the Gr oss T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and that it will not shift during travel.
4. T railer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requir ement may limit the ability to always achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). T owing Requirements — T ires • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e.
• T railer brakes ar e recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate braking capacity .
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away fr om heavy traffic.
Automatic T ransaxle The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, thir d gear for a four-speed automatic and the fifth gear for a six-speed AutoStick t should be selected.
• Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning T urn of f temporarily . • Refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa- tion.
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WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 3 4 8 m If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 3 4 8 ▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped ......................... 3 5 0 m Jacking And T ire Changing .
HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and r ear direc- tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn Hazard W arning Flashers off.
NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat.
W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual.
Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tir e is stowed under the load floor in the trunk.
Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in P ARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE (manual transaxle). T urn OFF the ignition. W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
NOTE: The Jack Handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Jacking Locations WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 6.
3. There ar e two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body as shown. CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3. 4. T urn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location.
W ARNING! T o avoid possible personal injury , handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts.
1 1. Check the tire pr essure as soon as possible. Corr ect pressur e as required. JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BA TTER Y Jump-starting remote battery terminals ar e located under the hood. The battery is stored between the left fr ont headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield.
1. W ear eye protection and r emove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without allowing the vehicles to touch.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine ground (-) of the vehicle with the discharged battery . Make sur e you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to the following illustration for jump-starting connections.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area ar ound the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse and First gear .
CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h).
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make certain the transaxle remains in NEUTRAL. TOWING WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position.
TOWING WITHOUT POWER — OVERRIDE TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the r ear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to pr event dam- age to the vehicle.
MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 2.4L Engine Compartment ................ 3 6 8 m 2.7L Engine Compartment ................ 3 6 9 m 3.5L Engine Compartment ................ 3 7 0 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 7 1 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .
▫ A/C Air Filter — If Equipped ............ 3 8 3 ▫ Power Steering ....................... 3 8 5 ▫ Front Suspension ..................... 3 8 5 ▫ Steering Linkage ...................... 3 8 6 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 8 6 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades .
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Light .......... 4 1 8 m Fluids And Capacities ................... 4 2 0 m Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ........ 4 2 2 ▫ Engine .
2.4L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 368 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
2.7L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7.
3.5L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 3.5L Engine 370 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboar d Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transaxle control systems.
RESET button to turn off the message. If the pr oblem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a r ow , the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine. This means that the vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station.
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect r eading.
CAUTION! Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.7L Engines SAE 5W -20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil impr oves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . Y our engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacture str ongly recommends against the addi- tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered pr oduct and it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad- ditives.
SP ARK PLUGS Spark plugs must fire pr operly to assure engine perfor- mance and emission control. New plugs should be in- stalled at the specified mileage.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assur e proper catalyst operation and pr event possible catalyst damage. CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec- tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the battery case.
W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs.
The A/C Air Filter is located in the fr esh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedur e to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove box and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove box and pivot the glove box downward.
CAUTION! The A/C Air Filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter . Failure to install the filter properly will result in the need to replace it more often.
STEERING LINKAGE The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage and damage when other maintenance is performed. BODY LUBRICA TION Locks and all body pivot points, including seat .
Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petr oleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Always refer to the wiper blade packaging for specific installation instructions.
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil change or lubrication. Replace as requir ed. W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) pr otection every 12 months (before the onset of fr eezing weather , where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant.
CAUTION! • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOA T engine coolants, may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the speci- fied coolant as soon as possible.
• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion pr otection in the engine cooling system.
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community .
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to enter the radiator . If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven.
HOSES AND V ACUUM/V APOR HARNESSES Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots, brittle rubber , cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exc.
W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an emergency .
immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failur e. W ARNING! W orn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. Y ou could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced immediately .
W ARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling .
Fluid Level Check — V ehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L Engines Use the following procedur e to check the automatic transaxle fluid level properly: 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3. Apply the parking brake fully .
CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder . Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes.
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS Front and r ear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. No regular maintenance is r equired for these compo- nents. APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
W ashing • W ash your vehicle r egularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using Mopar t Car W ash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water . • If insects, tar , or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use Mopar t Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover to r emove.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and pr otective coating, have your vehicle repair ed as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is consider ed the respon- sibility of the owner . • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Interior Care Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glar e surface, which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use protectants or other pr oducts, which may cause undesirable reflections.
W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instr uments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.
FUSES — TOT ALL Y INTEGRA TED POWER MODULE (TIPM) The TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly . This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover .
Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 2— 20 Amp Y ellow — 3— 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Cen- ter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Brake Switch 4— 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Igni- tio.
Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 14 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Cabin Com- partment Node (CCN)/ Interior Lighting 15 40 Amp Green — Battery Feed — Ra- diator Fan Relay 16 — 15 Amp Lt.
Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 24 — 25 Amp Clear Battery Feed — PWR Sunroof Feed 25 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Heated Mirrors - If Equipped 26 — 15 Amp Lt.
Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 — 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Switch Bank/ Diagnostic Link Connector/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 34 30 Amp Pink — Battery Feed — Anti- Lock .
CAUTION! • When installing the T otally Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the T otally Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instr uctions. LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Low Beam Headlight ..................... 9006 High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005 Front Park/T urn Signal/Side Marker Light .
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the lamp assembly and grasp the connector . 3. Rotate bulb and connector 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull outward from assembly . CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. 5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6.
Fog Lights 1. Access to the lights through the lower fascia cutout is limited. 2. W e recommend you access the lights by turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield. 3. Rotate bulb and connector 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise.
T aillights, Rear T urn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement The turn signal, brake and taillights and backup lights are located in the r ear corner body panel housing. Changing the Rear Corner T aillight Bulbs 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the taillight.
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillight housing. 3. Grasp the taillight and pull firmly outward pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the light housing. 4. T wist and remove socket fr om light. 5. Remove bulb from socket and r eplace.
License Plate Light — Rear 1. Remove two retaining scr ews holding the light lens in place. 2. Gently pry the light assembly loose. 3. Pull bulb from socket, r eplace and reattach the light assembly with the two retaining scr ews. Center High-Mounted Stop Light 1.
2. T wist and remove socket fr om the back of the light housing. 3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket into the housing by locking it in place with a twist.
FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES Engine U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) All FWD Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gals 64 L 3.5L Engine with A WD (All Wheel Drive) 17.3 Gals 65.5 L 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions V ehicle) 18.4 Gals 69.
FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES Engine U.S. Metric Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/ 100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 7.7 Qts 7.3 L 2.7 Liter Engine (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/ 100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent Engine Oil (2.4L, 2.7L) Use API Certified engine oil.
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Spark Plugs (2.7L) RE14PMC5 (Gap.050 in [1.27 mm]) Spark Plugs (3.5L) ZFR5LP-13G (Gap.050 in [1.27 mm]) Fuel Selection (2.4L, 2.7L) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (2.7L - EX- CEPT CALIFORNIA EMIS- SION ST A TES) E-85 Ethanol Fuel Selection (3.
Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic T ransaxle Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar t DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not avail- able, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emissions Control System Maintenance ....... 4 2 6 m Maintenance Schedule ................... 4 2 6 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con- trol System.
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.
NOTE: Six-speed AutoStick t T ransaxle, if equipped, is sealed therefor e, checking the fluid level can only be done by a certified dealership service center . • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter .
Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate the tires.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the spark plugs on 2.4L engines (except PZEV* engine). 30,000 50 000 30 Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt ten- sion on 2.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the timing belt on 2.4L and 3.5L engines. 102,000 170 000 102 Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter .
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 3 5 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 3 5 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 4 3 5 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests .
m Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 4 1 ▫ T r eadwear .......................... 4 4 1 ▫ T raction Grades .
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty .
high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized deal- ers have the 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’s service manager first.
In Mexico contact: A v . Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P . 05109 Mexico, D. F . In Mexico City: 5081-4568 Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or.
Contract, and you requir e service after the manufactur- er’s New V ehicle Limited W arranty expires, please r efer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. W e appr eciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle.
MOP AR T P ARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your authorized dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
PUBLICA TION ORDER FORMS T o or der the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below . V isa, Mas- tercar d, American Expr ess, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form.
Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orldwide W eb at: • www .techauthority .com DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories wer e established by the National Highway T raf fic Safety Administration.
W ARNING! 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.
INDEX 10.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 2 7 9 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 3 9 0 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 2 8 Adding W asher Fluid .................. 138,387 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 2 2 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 3 2 Automatic Oil Change Indicator ........ 173,184,426 Automatic T emperatur e Control (A TC) ......... 2 4 6 Automatic T ransaxle .............. 12,261,267,397 Adding Fluid ................... 397,398,424 Filter .
Bulbs, Light ............................ 4 1 1 Calibration, Compass ..................... 1 8 6 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 2 0 Capacities, Fluid ........................ 4 2 0 Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 3 2 8 Oil (Engine) .
Compact Spare T ire ...................... 3 0 3 Compass .............................. 1 8 6 Compass Calibration ..................... 1 8 6 Compass V ariance ....................... 1 8 7 Computer , T rip/T ravel .................. 20,184 Connector U C I .
Digital V ideo Disc (DVD) Player .......... 220,223 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 1 3 4 Dipsticks Automatic T ransaxle ................. 397,398 Oil (Engine) .......................... 3 7 4 Disabled V ehicle T owing ................... 3 6 2 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Cooling ............................. 3 8 8 Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 3 2 3 Fuel Requirements .................. 319,420 Jump Starting ......................... 3 5 8 O i l ........................... 374,420,422 Oil Change Interval ...
Engine Oil ........................... 3 2 6 Fuel Requirements .................. 324,326 Maintenance ....................... 324,327 Replacement Parts ..................... 3 2 7 Starting ............................. 3 2 7 Flooded Engine Starting ..
Fuel System Caution ..................... 3 2 9 Fueling ............................... 3 2 8 Fuses ................................ 4 0 6 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) ........... 1 4 3 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............ 328,330,371 Gasoline, Clean Air .
Heated Seats ........................... 1 2 3 Heater ............................... 2 4 2 Heater , Engine Block ..................... 2 6 6 Hitches T railer T owing ........................ 3 3 6 HomeLink t (Garage Door Opener) T ransmitter . . . 143 Hood Prop .
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 2 1 Keys ................................. 1 2 Knee Bolster .......................... 51,53 Lane Change and T urn Signals ........... 176,416 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 4 2 LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) .
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 1 8 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 1 7 1 T ire Pr essure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 3 1 0 T raction Contr ol ....................... 2 8 4 T urn Signal .................. 130,133,176,416 V oltage .
MP3 Player ......................... 220,223 MTBE/ETBE ........................... 3 2 1 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 3 0 Navigation Radio ........................ 2 2 3 Navigation System ....................... 2 2 3 New V ehicle Break-In Period .
Paint Care ............................. 4 0 0 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 5 Parking Brake .......................... 2 7 6 Passing Light ........................... 1 3 1 Personal Settings ........................ 1 8 8 Pets ..........
Radio (Sound Systems) ................. 220,223 Rear Cup Holder ........................ 1 5 9 Rear Seat, Folding .................... 126,127 Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 4 0 0 Rear W indow Defroster ................... 2 5 6 Rear W indow Features .
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 4 2 6 Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 4 0 5 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 48,49 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 4 7 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 4 7 And Pregnant W omen .
Side W indow Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 2 5 3 Signals, T urn ........................... 4 1 6 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 2 8 8 Snow Chains (T ire Chains) ................. 3 0 9 Snow T ires ............................ 3 0 9 Sound Systems (Radio) .
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 1 8 T ilt Steering Column ..................... 1 3 9 T ime Delay , Headlight .................... 1 3 1 T ip Start .............................. 2 6 2 T ire and Loading Information Placar d ......... 2 9 5 T ire Identification Number (TIN) .
Recreational ....................... 345,363 W eight .............................. 3 3 7 T owing Assistance ....................... 1 0 2 T raction .............................. 2 8 8 T railer T owing .......................... 3 3 4 Cooling System T ips .
Understanding Y our Instrument Panel ......... 1 6 7 Uniform T ire Quality Grades ................ 4 4 1 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 227 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ........... 220,223 Universal T ransmitter ................
W indow Fogging ........................ 2 5 3 W indows .............................. 3 5 Power ............................... 3 5 W indshield Defroster ............... 244,250,251 W indshield W ashers ................... 134,138 Fluid .............
INST ALLA TION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to pr ovide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel.
A venger OWNER’ S MANUAL 2008 2008 A venger 81-226-0830 Third Edition P r inted in U .S.A..
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