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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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INDEX
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Summary of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..

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䡵 Vehicle Theft Alarm — If Equipped ...27䡵 Sliding Side Door ...29▫ Sliding Door Open Flash ...30▫ Power Sl

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•For identification purposes, you will be prompted togive the UConnect™ system a name for your cellularphone. Each cellular phone that is paired shoul

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Call by Saying a Name•Press the “Phone” button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Call.⬙•System will prompt you to say the

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After you are finished adding an entry into the phone-book, you will be given the opportunity to add morephone numbers to the current entry or to retu

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Delete Entries in the UConnect™ PhonebookNOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommendedwhen vehicle is not in motion.•Press the ’Phone’ button to begi

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•After confirmation, the phonebook entries will bedeleted.List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Read

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Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - CallCurrently in ProgressIf a call is currently in progress and you have anotherincoming call, you will hear the s

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Conference CallWhen two calls are in progress (one active and one onhold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear adouble beep indicating th

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•After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continueon the UConnect™ system for certain duration, afterwhich the call is automatically transfer

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•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instructthe paired cellular phone to call the emergency

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PagingTo learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with AutomatedSystems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers ofcertain companies which time-out a lit

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▫ Child Restraint ...70䡵 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)— If Equipped ...78▫ Restraini

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Turning Confirmation Prompts On/OffTurning confirmation prompts off will stop the systemfrom confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys-tem will

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Mute/Un-mute (Mute off)When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still beable to hear the conversation coming from the otherparty, but the other pa

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If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue-tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellularphone and the UConnect™ system, follow the in

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•The selected phone will be used for the next phonecall. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon-nect™ system will return to using the highes

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•low road noise,•smooth road surface,•fully closed windows,•dry weather condition.•Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North Ameri

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Far End Audio Performance•Audio quality is maximized under:•low-to-medium blower setting,•low-to-medium vehicle speed,•low road noise,•smooth road sur

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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1173

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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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North American EnglishPrimary Alternate(s)Zero OhAdd location Add newAll All of themConfirmation prompts Confirmations promptsDelete a name DeleteLang

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYou can insert the double sided keys into the locks witheither side up.The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode

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Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.WARNING!Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is

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CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat orimpede its ability to move as it may cause damage tothe seat controls. Seat travel may become li

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HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as anindicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat isON.Manual Reclining Seats — If EquippedThe rec

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WARNING!Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under t

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Manual Lumbar — If EquippedThe lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard underthe armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handledown.Stow ’n Go

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3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. Toassure the seatback is latched in the

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4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear ofthe seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin.5. Close the storage bin cover.T

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3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on theoutboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its fullupright position.4. Close the sto

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3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. 4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seatrearward into the storage bin.Release Str

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To Unfold Third Row Seats1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of thestorage bin and push the seat forward until the anchorslatch.2. Pul

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NOTE: The power window switches, radio, poweroutlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remainactive for up to 45 seconds after the ignition s

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WARNING!In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could beinjured if seats are not properly latched to their floorattachments. Always be sure the

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WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death, never operate thevehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while inthe tailgate mode.Easy Access Seating

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To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Goseating, pull forward on the release strap located on thefront of the seat between the seat back

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3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. Ifthe head restraint contacts the rear of

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5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge ofthe seat to disengage the front attachments.6. The seat assembly can now be removed from th

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50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever“1” to fold the seatback down.2. Pull up on release l

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3. Pull the release strap “3” located at the bottom of theseat to disengage the front attachments.4. The seat assembly can now be removed from thevehi

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3 – Passenger Bench SeatsRelease levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, nearthe floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handleand rota

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Plastic Grocery Bag RetainerRetainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats andsome front sea

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The release lever is below the seat and is accessible fromthe front and back of the seat.Rear Seat Descriptions7 Passenger Model — 2– passenger bucket

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chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys thathave been programmed to the vehicle can be used to startand operate the vehicle.The Sentry Key Im

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3. Additional Storage—The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed. The 3rd row benchseat is in the full forward position on the tracks and oneor both of the r

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2. Increased Storage—Increased storage area is provided by folding either orboth seatbacks. With one seatback folded forward, rearseating for another

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If the seat is not occupied, the seatback can be foldedforward to obtain additional cargo space. To fold theseatback forward, pull the handle labeled

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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPEDOnce programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on thedriver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,driver’s

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Setting Memory Positions and Linking RemoteKeyless Entry Transmitter to MemoryNOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numberedbutton (1 or 2) are pre

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10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch tothe ON position.11. Select ⬙Remote Linked to Memory⬙ in the ElectronicVehicle Information C

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To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position andremove the key.2. Press and release memory button number 1

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrumen

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To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12inches (30 cm) and then drop it. This sho

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Interior LightsInterior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate isopened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, orwhen the dimmer control i

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All of the keys provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics.Replacement KeysNOTE: Only keys that have been programme

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Dimmer ControlWith the park lights or headlightson, rotating the dimmer controlfor the interior lights on the in-strument panel upward will in-crease

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Automatic Headlights — If EquippedThis system automatically turnsyour headlights ON or OFF basedon ambient light levels. To turnthe system ON, turn th

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OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically untilthe next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch.The battery protection feature will

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MULTIFUNCTION LEVERTurn SignalsMove the Multifunction Lever up or down and thearrows on each side of the base instrument cluster orInformation Center

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Headlight Low/High Beam Selector SwitchPull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel toswitch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam.Passin

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wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever isreleased, and then resume the intermittent interval pre-viously selected.If the end of the l

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TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPEDTo tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind theturn signal control, toward you and move the wheel upor

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To turn the system back ON, press the switch a secondtime until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF.NOTE:•The Traction Control System indicator comes on

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When the driver selects Reverse the system scans forobjects behind the vehicle using four sensors located inthe rear bumper. Objects can be detected f

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beeps. The tone will remain constant and both red LEDsare illuminated once the vehicle is within 12 inches (30.5cm) of the object.The system can be tu

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4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch andturn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10seconds a single chime will sound. The

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Press the button forward to move the pedals forward(toward the front of the vehicle).Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward(toward the

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To Activate:Push the “ON/OFF” button once and the CRUISE indi-cator located below the instrument cluster odometer willilluminate showing the electroni

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speed memory. Pushing the “ON/OFF” button to theOFF position or turning off the ignition erases the setspeed memory.To Resume Speed:To resume a previo

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On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur soit may be preferable to drive without speed control.WARNING!Speed Control can be dangerous whe

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The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding dooror the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped withRemote Keyless Entry, the lights w

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Automatic Compass CalibrationThis compass is self calibrating which eliminates theneed to manually set the compass. When the vehicle isnew, the compas

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Compass VarianceCompass Variance is the difference between magneticNorth and Geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between mag

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To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON and setthe display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with aCompass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESE

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•Step ButtonPush this button to cycle through all the Compass/Mini-trip Computer displays.•US/M ButtonPress this button to convert the display from U.

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•CHECK TPM SYSTEM (Refer to ”Tire Pressure Moni-tor System” in the “Starting And Operating, TireSection”)•MEMORY SEAT DISABLED (Not in Park) — IfEquip

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NOTE:•The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesyand liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer controlis in the interior lights ON position

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US or MetricPressing the “STEP” button when in this display selectsUS or Metric. The overhead console and climate controldisplays will be in the selec

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Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1stWhen this feature is selected only the driver’s door willunlock on the first press of the remote keyless entryunlock bu

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Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?When this feature is selected, the front and rear turnsignals will flash when the doors are locked or unlockedusing the re

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Power Accessory DelayWhen this feature is selected, accessory power will besupplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows,radio, power vent windo

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WARNING!Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust whiletraining the transceiver. Exhaust gas can ca

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2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons whilekeeping the indicator light in view.3. Simult

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NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but-tons, begin with ⬙Programming⬙ step two. Do not repeatstep one.If the indicator light blinks rapidly f

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Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators aredesigned to ⬙time-out⬙ in the same manner.If you live in Canada or you are having difficulti

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seconds. HomeLink is now in the train (or learning)mode and can be programmed at any time beginningwith ⬙Programming⬙ - step 2.Reprogramming a Single

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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe power sunroof control is located between the sunvisors on the overhead console.Press and hold the switch rearward to fu

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WARNING!•For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicl

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To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forwardposition. Again, any release of the switch will stop themovement and the sunroof will remain in a

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the rear windows open, open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sun

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The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuitbreaker. The automatic circuit breaker restores powerwhen the overload is removed. The circ

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CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUPHOLDERSInstrument Panel Cup HoldersThe instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull outdrawer just below the clima

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Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’sPackage KitLocated between the instrument panel cupholders is aconvenience tray that has been designed to hold m

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NOTE:•The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if theseat is tilted forward.•The quad seat cupholders are designed to break awayif stepped on. To

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STORAGEFront Seat Storage Bin — If EquippedThe storage bin is located under the front passenger’sseat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with

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Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slidethe storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙Unlocked⬙position to allow greater access to the st

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To Remove Storage Bins1. Support the bin with one hand and pull the latchhandles out.2. Twist the latch handles a1⁄4turn and pull outward todisengage

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To reinstall the storage bins, place the bin in the desiredlocation on the overhead rail, push firmly upward on thebin with one hand, while pushing in

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If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the powerlocks will not operate. This prevents yo

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3. Remove the floor console.To reinstall the console, open the console lid and removethe storage tray. Pull up on the release handle and slidethe cons

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To remove the console use the following procedure:1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray.2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the

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To reinstall the console, remove the rubber mat andrelocate to the alternate floor tray, slide the consoleforward to engage the front of the console i

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2. Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into theoutlet located in the bottom of the forward console binand reinstall the cell phone holder.3.

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Rear Compartment Storage BinsYour vehicle may be equipped with open storage binslocated in each rear trim panel.Cargo/Tub NetsTwo cargo/tub nets are a

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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPEDThe crossbars and siderails are designed to carry theweight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. Theload must not

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To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws locatedat the upper edge of each cross bar approximately sixturns, then move the cross bar to the desi

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WARNING!Cargo must be securely tied before driving yourvehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off thevehicle, particularly at high speeds, resultin

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instruments And Controls ...205䡵 Base Instrument Cluster ...206䡵 Instrument

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Auto Unlock On Exit— If EquippedThe doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if:1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and

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▫ Tuning ...220▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ...220▫ PTY (Program Type) Button ...220▫ Balance ...

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▫ Mode ...227▫ Tape CD Button ...227▫ Time Button ...228▫ Scan Button ...

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▫ CD Player Operation ...259▫ CD Changer Control Capability —If Equipped ...261䡵 Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Rad

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▫ Operating Instructions — VideoGames/Camcorders ...272䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped ...272▫ System Activation ...

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▫ Front Mode Control ...281▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation ...285▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control —If Equipped ...

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2054

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BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACHUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2074

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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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equipped from the factory with three button transmittersand those built with power options will be equippedwith six button transmitters.Three button t

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To unlock the doors and liftgate:Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitteronce to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, ortwice t

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Using The Panic Alarm:To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press andhold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least onesecond and release.

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To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — IfEquippedPress the LEFT button twice within five seconds toopen/close the left power sliding door. If the but

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vehicles so equipped. The table below explains the LampFlash options. (See page 169 for more information.)Function Which Turn SignalLampsNumber ofFlas

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Transmitter Battery ServiceThe recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery.NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are onthe back housi

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3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halvestogether. Make sure there is an even “gap” between thetwo halves. Test transmitter operation.VEHI

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described previously, when closing the liftgate. If some-thing has triggered the system in your absence, the hornwill sound three times when you disar

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SLIDING SIDE DOORThe sliding door may be opened from the inside or theoutside. Pull out on the outside handle to open thesliding door from the outside

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INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual ... 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

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NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be openedwhile the fuel door is open. This feature operates onlywhen the sliding door is fully closed prio

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The power sliding door may also be opened by pressingthe switches on the overhead console or the switchlocated on the trim panel just in front of the

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If the inside or outside door handles are used while thepower sliding door is activated, the power sliding doorfeature will be canceled and the door m

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Child Protection Door LockTo provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with achild protec

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The power sliding door will operate from the switcheslocated on the trim panel just in front of the power slidingdoor, regardless of the child lock le

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If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with apowered liftgate, pressing the button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter will result in the li

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When the remote keyless entry transmitter button ispressed and the “Lamp Flash” feature is enabled, the taillights will flash to signal that the liftg

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•The power liftgate must be in the full open or closepositions for any of the buttons to operate. If theliftgate is not in the full open or close posi

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Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-ture, it may be necessary to assist the props

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NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked insidethe storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened frominside of the bin by pulling on the gl

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INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance

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WINDOWSPower Vent WindowsSwitches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driveroperate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.Power WindowsYou c

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Auto Down Feature — If EquippedThe driver’s window switch has an auto down feature.Press the window switch past the detent, release, and thewindow wil

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If your vehicle is equipped with the Occupant Classifi-cation System (OCS) there will be a Passenger AirbagDisabled (PAD) Indicator Light located on t

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ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle shouldbe belted at all times.Lap/Shoulder Bel

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WARNING!•Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts

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3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click”.Latch PlateLatch Plate To BuckleTHINGS TO KNOW

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WARNING!•A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will notprotect you properly. The lap portion could ride too highon your body, possibly causing

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WARNING!• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’tbe at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the front seats and the second row outboard seats, theshoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward ordown

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureUse the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.1. Position the latch plate as close as possi

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3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of thelatch plate.4. Continue to slide the l

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WARNING!•A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous.•A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip downand under the belt in a collision.•A belt

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chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat beltis buckled.The Enhanced Warning System (

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NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System(BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt WarningLight will continue to illuminate while the driver’s

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Driver And Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint Systems (SRS) — AirbagsThis vehicle has airbags for both the driver and frontpassenger as a supplemen

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The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severit

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WARNING!•Do not put anything on or around the airbag coversor attempt to manually open them. You may damagethe airbags and you could be injured becaus

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If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crashside of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe sidecollisions. But even in collisions

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You should read the instructions provided with yourchild restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.2. All occupants should wear their lap

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The Airbag System consists of the following:•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)•AIRBAG Readiness Light•Driver Airbag•Front Passenger Airbag•Window Ba

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAU

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How The Airbag System Works•The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determinesif a frontal collision is severe enough to require theairbags to inflate

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WARNING!Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbagsto protect you in a collision. If the light d

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about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time ittakes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injureyou if you are not belted and seated prope

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affect occupant classification. Also, if you fold downthe rear seat, check to be sure it doesn’t touch the frontpassenger seat.If there is a rapid cha

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For almost all sizes of properly seated adults, the airbagwill be enabled in the event of a collision. For smallteenagers and some small adults, depen

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•The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) IndicatorLight — If Equipped indicates to the driver andpassenger when the airbag is turned OFF in thepresence of

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WARNING!Unapproved modifications or service procedures tothe front passenger seat assembly, its related compo-nents, or seat cover may inadvertently c

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If A Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy the airbagswhen the ORC and impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe collision, to hel

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WARNING!Deployed airbags, front seat belt buckle pretension-ers and driver inflatable knee blocker cannot protectyou in another collision. Have the ai

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WARNING!•You need proper knee impact protection in acollision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarketequipment on or behind the knee bolsters.•It is d

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may

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Child RestraintEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at alltimes — babies and children, too. Every state in theUnited States and all Canadia

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Infants and Child Restraints•Safety experts recommend that children riderearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh a

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•The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh-ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too smallto fit the vehicle’s seat belts prop

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WARNING!•Improper installation can lead to failure of aninfant or child restraint. It could come loose in acollision. The child could be badly injured

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•In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the be

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When using the tether anchorages in the outboard seat-ing positions, ensure that the strap is routed over the topof the seatback and under the head re

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WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directl

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seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out ofreach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of t

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In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowerstraps and tether straps so that you can more easily attachthe hook or connector to the lo

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infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In anaccident, serious injury or death may occur from thedeploying passenger air bag.This vehicle is e

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FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPEDWITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Com-mercial Vehicles Only). When a convertible seat isproperly installed fo

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3. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directionsfor proper use of connecting the child restraint to theextended tether strap.4. If necessary, r

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6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tetherstrap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metalring on the vehicle tether anchor.7

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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within thelimits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.Wide open throttle accelerati

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WARNING!If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgateopen, make sure that all windows are closed, and theclimate control blower switch is se

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make OutsideThe VehicleTiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wearpatterns. Check for stones, nails,

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ...92▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...92▫ Automatic

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▫ Things You Should Know About YourUConnect™ System ...113䡵 Seats ...119▫ Manual Front & Second Row

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䡵 Lights ...148▫ Interior Lights ...149▫ Park Lights ...149▫ Headlights ...

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ...12▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12▫ Key-In-I

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▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...162䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped ...163▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...163▫ Sunglass S

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▫ Rear Cupholders ...184䡵 Storage ...186▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped ...186▫ Second Row Se

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MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorAdjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A two point pivot system allows for horizontaland vertic

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CAUTION!To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,never spray any cleaning solution directly onto themirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth

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Outside Mirror — Driver’s SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane oftraffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on theins

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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for thedirection you want the mirror to move.Driver’s power mirror preselected positions can be con-t

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HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —IF EQUIPPEDUConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehiclecommunications system. UConnect™ allows you to

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The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. I

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•Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait forthe voice on beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ promptor another prompt.•For certain operations, compo

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Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular PhoneTo begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pairyour compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone.N

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