Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2008 Nitro Dodge
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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 Rollover W arning ........................ 4 m How T o Use This Manual .................. 5 m W arnings And Cautions ................... 7 m V ehicle Identification Number ..........
INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents.
Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury . In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year , and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually .
6 INTRODUCTION.
W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es, which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information.
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.
THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 4 m Sentry Key ............................ 1 4 ▫ Replacement Keys .
▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ........ 2 4 ▫ Battery Replacement .................... 2 4 ▫ General Information .................... 2 5 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........ 2 5 m Door Locks ............................ 2 7 ▫ Manual Door Locks .
▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................. 4 9 ▫ Child Restraint ........................ 6 6 m Engine Break-In Recommendations ........... 7 6 m Safety T ips ............................ 7 6 ▫ Exhaust Gas .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y ou can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number .
W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to r emove the key . NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
If the V ehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur , have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible.
authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedur e. This procedur e consists of pro- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer .
The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry T ransmitter will also be programmed during this pro- cedure. Repeat this procedur e to program up to 8 keys.
T o Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it.
T o Disarm the System: Either press the Unlock button on the r emote keyless entry transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position. The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle; however , you can create conditions wher e the system will give you a false alarm.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using your key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es),” under “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps: 1.
Features),” under “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. • On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Press the “Lock” button on a programmed (i.e. func- tional) key fob for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds.
1. Press and hold the “Unlock” button on a programmed (i.e. functional) key fob for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the “Lock” button while still holding the “Unlock” button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time.
During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will function normally . Panic mode will not disarm the security system on vehicles so equipped. Programming Additional T ransmitters Refer to SENTR Y KEY “Customer Key Programming.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. A void touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together .
T o remote start your vehicle, press and r elease the “Remote Start” button on the key fob twice within three seconds. T o indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if programmed). Once the engine starts it will run for 15 minutes.
The vehicle can be started remotely a maximum of two times consecutively . The vehicle is also allowed a maxi- mum of one failed start, where the r emote start sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting.
Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock.
Power Door Locks A door lock switch is on each fr ont door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle.
Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks featur e can be enabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with a Electronic V ehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), refer to “Pers.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as f.
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position. W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls ar e located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the fr ont passenger door/rear doors which operates the fr ont passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSOR Y position.
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” in Section 4 of this manual. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. 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.
Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Featur es),” under “Electronic V e- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped On some models, the driver’s power window switch has an “Auto Up” feature.
NOTE: • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- closure, it will r everse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window . • Any impact due to rough r oad conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure.
Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
LIFTGA TE The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the odometer area displays the wor d “GA TE” as an indica- tion of when the liftgate is not completely closed. When the vehicle is not moving, and the liftgate is not com- pletely closed, the VF display will show the word “GA TE.
W ARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems.
and cause a collision which 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. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thr own from the vehicle.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
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.
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button marked PRESS on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
W ARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- tor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.
chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver’s or fr ont passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pr egnancy . Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug acr oss the hips as possible.
Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt r estraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver , front, and r ear passengers sitting next to a win- dow . They are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on collision severity . Along with the seat belts, the front airbags pr ovide improved pr otection for the driver and front passenger .
Children that ar e not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the r ear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older children who do not use child r estraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.
W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.
• Front Remote Acceleration Sensors • Seat T rack Position Sensors (STPS) — If Present • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pr etensioner • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractors .
Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag W arning Light” and “P AD Indicator Light” for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on.
NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned of f.
For occupants classified into the “child” size category , the “P AD Indicator Light” will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned of f and will not inflate. If the “P AD Indicator Light” is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off and move the child restraint to the r ear seat.
the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the OCS.
• The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A lar ge quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags.
of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window .
W ARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly , its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent.
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 throat 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.
Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to 5-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see the following list) in an event data recor der prior.
provided to the custodial entity upon r equest. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggr egate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- ment and various states.
• Cruise contr ol status • T raction/stability control status • T ire pressur e monitoring system status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems.
Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats.
Here ar e some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r estraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufactur er also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats wher e you will use it before you buy it.
• 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 from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it.
The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat.
having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time.
install the child restraint. Y ou will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there ar e tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. Y ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
belt. However , any seat belt system may loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary . If the seat belt has a automatic locking retractor , it will have a distinctive label.
W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. T ransporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long break-in period is not r equired for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed ar ea, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period.
Defrosters 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.
UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors ............................... 8 3 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 8 3 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 8 4 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 8 4 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e .
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline .......... 1 1 4 ▫ 6–W ay Driver’s Power Seat W ith Manual Recliner ............................ 1 1 5 ▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat ............ 1 1 6 ▫ Head Restraints ...................... 1 1 6 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .
▫ Electronic Speed Contr ol Operation ........ 1 2 8 ▫ T o Activate .......................... 1 2 8 ▫ T o Set At A Desired Speed ............... 1 2 9 ▫ T o Deactivate ........................ 1 2 9 ▫ T o Resume Speed ..................... 1 2 9 ▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting .
▫ Pinch Protect Featur e ................... 1 4 5 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ................. 1 4 6 ▫ V enting Sunroof - Express ............... 1 4 6 ▫ Sunshade Operation ................... 1 4 6 ▫ W ind Buffeting ....................... 1 4 6 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance .
MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of truck).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare fr om vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or of f by pressing the button at the base of the mirror . A light in the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror .
Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The lights will turn on automati- cally . Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light.
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect T )— IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect t ) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect t system operating instructions for this radio.
that enables differ ent electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon- nect t works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect t system.
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. Operation V oice commands can be used to operate the UConnect t system and to navigate through the UConnect t menu structur e.
T o activate the UConnect t system from idle, simply press the “Phone” button and follow audible prompts for directions. All UConnect t system sessions begin with a press of the “Phone” button on the radio contr ol head. Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say 9 Cancel 9 and you will be returned to the main menu.
• Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect t system. However , at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect t System.
• System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9 John Doe, 9 where John Doe is a pr evi- ously stored name entry in the UConnect t phone book.
The UConnect t system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that language. Phonebook Download UConnect t allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth.
• Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phone book entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phone book entry that you are editing.
• After you enter the name, the UConnect t system will ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, work, mobile, pager , or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phone book entry in the current language is deleted.
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. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect t system.
the second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to 9 T oggling Between Calls. 9 T o combine two calls, refer to 9 Confer ence Call. 9 Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold T o put a call on hold, press the 8 Phone’ button until you hear a single beep.
hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone dependent. T o bring the call back from 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.
UConnect T System Features Language Selection T o change the language that the UConnect t system is using, • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • 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, if so equipped).
The UConnect t system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly . Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon- nect 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.
service or automated customer service. Some services requir e immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect t system.
a { , 9 you could press the “V oice Recognition” button and say 9 Pair a Phone 9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice pr ompt. T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.
may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progr ess. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. 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.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • 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 .
• Y ou can also press the “V oice Recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to 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 features, press the “Phone” button and say “UConnect t T utorial.
• Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period.
• Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down.
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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 prompts.
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.
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 any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold down the seat back. Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear .
indicate the level of heat in use. T wo LEDs are illumi- nated for high, one for low , and none for off. Pressing the switch once will select high-level heating. Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level heating. Pressing the switch a thir d time will shut the heating elements off.
W ARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the fr ont seat to its mid-track position. Also, be sure that the fr ont seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the r ear seat to fold down easily . W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
T o Lower Rear Seat 1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of each rear seatback. 2. Pull the release strap (toward the fr ont of the vehicle). 3. Fold the rear seat completely forward. 4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Then push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located between the grille and hood opening left of the center .
T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center fr ont edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. NOTE: Ensure hood pr op rod is fully seated into clip before closing hood to pr event damage to grille.
Multi-Function Control Lever The multi-function control lever contr ols the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming, and turn signals.
T o change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multi-function contr ol lever up or down. NOTE: If the driver’s door is left open, and the head- lights or parking lights are left on, the “High Beam Indicator Light” will flash and a chime will sound.
T urn 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. Y ou can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the DELA Y position, then select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever .
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for as long as the lever is held plus two wipe cycles, then turn OFF . Mist Feature Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off r oad mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). Electronic Speed Control Operation The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel.
T o Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desir ed speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground befor e pressing the SET lever .
T apping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. NOTE: The Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switch functions ar e operated simultaneously in order to ensur e proper op- eration.
On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed contr ol. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic bra.
TCS (T raction Control System) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to pr ovide enhanced acceleration and stability .
W ARNING! BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
W ARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur . ERM can not prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.
• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESP On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 2WD, 4WD Part T ime, 4WD Full T ime, and on 2WD vehicles. When- ever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most all driving situations. ESP should only be turned of f for specific reasons as noted below .
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. ESP/BAS W arning Lamp The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with BAS.
The HomeLink t buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three dif ferent HomeLink t channels. NOTE: HomeLink t is disabled when the V ehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver .
W ARNING! V ehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver . Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. Programming HomeLink T Before Y ou Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink t buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may requir e you to replace Step #3 with pr ocedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” sec- tion.
6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed.
Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner . It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to pr event possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor .
3. W ithout releasing the button, proceed with PRO- GRAMMING HOMELINK t Step #2 and follow all re- maining steps. Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.
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 NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules.
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. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
sunroof will automatically r etract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forwar d and release to Expr ess Close. Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) pr events closing, press the switch forwar d and hold.
Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET This vehicle has two auxiliary power outlets that can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de- signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left rear car go area. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off W ARNING! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.
POWER INVERTER There is a 1 10–volt, 150–watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can be used to power small appliances and electronics. Press the switch located in the center stack lower switch bank to turn the power on to the outlet.
NOTE: Due to build in overload protection the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded. W ARNING! T o A void Serious Injury or Death: • Do not use a 3—Prong Adaptor . • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands.
CUP HOLDERS In the center console there ar e two cup holders for the front seat passengers. The rear passengers have cup holders at the r ear of the center console.
STORAGE Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDA’s, and other small items.
The center console has a removable storage tray , which can hold cell phones, PDA’s, and other small items. CARGO AREA FEA TURES Cargo Light The cargo ar ea light is activated by opening the liftgate, opening any door , or by rotating the dimmer contr ol on the multi-function control lever to the extr eme top posi- tion.
W ARNING! The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling. T o avoid loss of control resulting in per- sonal injury , follow these guideli.
The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In order to use the car go load floor , use the following procedur e: 1. Push side mounted release handles (toward center of vehicle) to release cover . 2. Lift cover . 3. Flip cover over , and lock panel back into position.
Rear Cargo Slide Out System (LOAD N GO T )—I f Equipped The sliding cargo load floor (LOAD N GO t ) slides back and forth on steel tracks for convenience. The maximum load capacity is 400 lbs (181 kg). The floor panel can stop every 2 inches (50 mm) when the handle is released, to lock the panel in position.
3. Pull out the sliding panel. 4. Squeeze the right hand r elease handle to slide the panel back into the vehicle. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher — If Equipped A rotary ring switch on the contr ol lever (located on the right side of the steering column), controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF , the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at.
Adding W asher Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shar ed. It is located in the front of the engine compartment, and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK— NON FUNCTIONAL The tie loops provided in the Roof Ditch Applique can be used to help tie down cargo; however , metal rails/ crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed on the roof. T ie loops should not be used on their own to attach luggage to the Roof Ditch Applique.
W ARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instrument Panel And Controls ............. 1 6 6 m Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 6 7 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 6 8 m Compass And T rip Computer — If Equipped . . . 180 ▫ Control Buttons .
▫ T wo T ypes Of Signals .................. 1 9 6 ▫ Electrical Disturbances .................. 1 9 6 ▫ AM Reception ....................... 1 9 7 ▫ FM Reception ........................ 1 9 7 m Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .
▫ System Activation ..................... 2 2 7 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) .................... 2 2 8 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode ................. 2 2 8 ▫ Satellite Antenna ...................... 2 2 8 ▫ Reception Quality .
INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Box 1 1 — Hazard W arning Flasher 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Control 12 — * Electronic Stability Contr ol / T raction Contro.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 167 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Cap Indicator This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located. 3. T emperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature.
5. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light comes on for several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle up.” This light will remain on as long as the driver or passengers seat belt remains unbuckled.
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, see Section 7 of this manual.
after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible. NOTE: The 9 ESP/TCS Indicator Light 9 and the 9 ESP/ BAS W arning Lamp 9 come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during starting, see your authorized dealer for service. If the light stays on, it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been released, or ther e is a low brake fluid level.
16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light The yellow ESP indicator light in the speedom- eter area illuminates with the key in the igni- tion switch turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running.
approximately 3 seconds. If this light r emains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is requir ed. See your authorized dealer immedi- ately . W ith the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS and ESP ar e also switched off.
24. T ransmission Range Indicator The electronic gear selector display is self-contained within the instrument cluster . It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever , and the relation of each position to all other positions. For a good signal the display will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21).
maintain correct tir e pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr essure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly .
26. Odometer/T rip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. T o toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer , press the Odometer/T rip Odometer Button.
on the instrument cluster . T o reset the oil change indica- tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following pr ocedure. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability . If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur . Immediate service is required.
COMP ASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED The Compass/T rip Computer features a driver- interactive display (displays information on outside tem- perature, compass dir ection, and trip information). It is located on the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine temperature gauge, and the tachometer .
• Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP) These messages can be manually turned off by pr essing the right button (on the instrument cluster). Control Buttons Press and r elease the odometer/trip odometer reset but- ton (right side of the instrument cluster) to access the compass/trip computer displays.
T rip Conditions T rip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Pr ess and release the right button (on the instr u- ment cluster) to switch from odometer , to trip A or trip B. Press and hold the right button while the odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset.
NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the right rear quarter window . This is where the compass sensor is located. T o Set the V ariance Start the engine, and leave the transmission in the P (Park) position.
T o Manually Calibrate the Compass Start the engine, and leave the transmission in the P (Park) position. Press and hold (appr oximately 10 sec- onds) the odometer/trip odometer reset button until the current variance zone number is displayed.
V ehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons (described in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle information warni.
Press and r elease the COMP ASS/TEMPERA TURE button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate co.
• Right Front Low Pr essure (with a single chime). Refer to “T ire Pressur e Monitoring System” in Section 5 of this manual. • Right Rear Low Pressur e (with a single chime). Refer to “T ire Pressur e Monitoring System” in Section 5 of this manual.
3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset.
• When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of 9 LOW FUEL. 9 This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the 9 LOW FUEL 9 text and a new DTE value will display .
objects) until the “CAL” indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally . Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator does not appear in the EVIC display , you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1.
1. T urn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass V ariance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected accor ding to the map.
• Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength, and signal str ength in increments of 20 percent. • Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed, roaming, and no phone connection.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that you have voice mail. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate a text message. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the battery strength of the UConnect™ phone. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that a phone connection has been made.
Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices: Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to select English, Espanol, or Francais.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pr essed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. T o make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
Confirmation of V oice Commands — If Equipped When ON is selected, all voice commands from the UConnect™ system are confirmed. T o make your selec- tion, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency v.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pr ess the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Fr ee Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Fr ee Com- munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa- tion.
R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the r ewind or fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arrows. This featur e operates in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently br oadcast Music T ype informa- tion. T oggle the Music T ype button to select the following format types: Program T .
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.
• Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (If Equipped). NOTE: The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD.
disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select 9 other . 9 Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scr oll up and down to select the # and then push to select.
a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are ef fective only if the disc supports the customer-pr eferred settings. AM and FM Buttons (Radio Mode) Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes.
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play , DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These r egion codes must match in order for the disc to play . If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player , it will not play the disc.
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the eject button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show 9 EJECTING DISC 9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc.
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however , acceptable MP3/WMA file r ecording media and formats ar e limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions.
If a disc contains multi formats, such as CD audio and mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/wma tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.
Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA 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/WMA files.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player , cassette player , or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
For UConnect™ “V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped ” refer to “Hands-Fr ee Communication (UCon- nect™)” in section 3 of this manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual.
SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 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.
SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection.
TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display . In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob.
Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the Bass tones. Press the r otary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display .
Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Info.
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 station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock.
Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM and 12 FM stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch fr om AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player .
TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press the R W button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title.
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ar e not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited.
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 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 TUNE control knob.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is off). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual.
Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver used in this system is synchr onized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite.
Changing Daylight Savings T ime 1. Press the T ime soft key on the lower left side of the face of the radio. 2. Press the Daylight Savings soft key when Daylight Savings T ime is in effect. 3. Press the SA VE soft key on the face of the radio. Press the CANCEL soft key to exit fr om the clock setting mode.
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system.
• Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage.
TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the right side rotary control clockwise to incr ease or counter-clockwise to decr ease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music T ype mode for 5 seconds.
Y ou may add a second channel to each push-button by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Pr ess 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 push-button memory .
The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Pr ess the release button and lower the scr een. Overhead Display Screen Remote Control Location 232 INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the r ear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center .
The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pr e-set push-buttons.
CLIMA TE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desir ed interior conditions.
T emperature Control Use this control to r egulate the temperature of the air in- side the passenger compart- ment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler tem- peratures while the r ed area indicates warmer tempera- tures.
NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperatur e between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives impr oved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed thr ough the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount through the defr ost outlet.
Circulation Control Press the mode contr ol knob to activate the recir culation mode. A lamp (in the knob) will illuminate when you are in recir culate mode.
Operating Tips W indow Fogging W indows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases, turning on the air conditioning (pressing the snowflake button) will clear the fog.
Y our air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recir culation system. When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort.
ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 4 5 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. 2 4 5 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 4 5 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 4 5 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below –20°F Or –29°C) .
m Four-Wheel Drive Operation ............... 2 6 5 ▫ MP 143 Single-Speed Part-T ime T ransfer Case — If Equipped ......................... 2 6 5 ▫ Shifting Procedur e - Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case ........................ 2 6 6 ▫ MP 140 Single-Speed Full-T ime T ransfer Case — If Equipped .
▫ T ire Spinning ........................ 2 9 0 ▫ T read W ear Indicators .................. 2 9 1 ▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 2 9 2 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 2 9 2 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 2 9 3 m T ire Chains .
m T railer T owing ......................... 3 1 5 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............. 3 1 5 ▫ T railer Hitch Classification ............... 3 1 9 ▫ T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) ...................... 3 2 0 ▫ T railer And T ongue W eight .
ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle.
T ip Start Feature — Automatic T ransmission Only Do not press the accelerator . T urn the ignition key briefly to ST AR T position, and release it. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is running.
W ARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury . W ARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor . Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly .
W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) ar e expected to last for several days.
W ARNING! When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual transmission in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between a forward gear and r everse, do not spin wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. Recommended Manual T ransmission Shifting Speeds The manufacturer r ecommends that you use the shift speeds listed in the chart below .
CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to over speed and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is depressed.
W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (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.
4. Using the screwdriver , reach into the manual override opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. 5. Move the shift lever into the N (Neutral) position. 6. The vehicle may then be started in N (Neutral). Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer , if the shift lock manual override has been used.
4–Speed Automatic T ransmission (3.7L Engine) Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears.
W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (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.
1 (First) For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow , or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no upshift. Provides engine compr ession braking at low speeds. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth and fifth speed (Overdrive).
The transmission will downshift from Over drive to Drive if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When T o Use “TOW/HAUL” Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc.
T ransmission Limp Home Mode T ransmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the transmission limp home mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission will remain in the curr ent gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop.
5–Speed Automatic T ransmission (4.0L Engine) The electronically contr olled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electr onics are self-calibrating; therefor e, the first few shifts on a new vehicle, may be somewhat abrupt.
gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first. P (Park) This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
N (Neutral) Shift into N (Neutral) when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine r unning. The engine may be started in this range.
Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled 5th speed (Overdrive). The trans- mission will automatically shift from 4th gear to Over - drive if th.
1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. 3. T urn off the engine, be sur e to turn the key to the LOCK position. 4. W ait approximately 10 seconds, then r estart the en- gine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range.
the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting fr om Park into any other gear position.
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Contr ol Switch to the desired position - refer to “Shifting Pr ocedure” for specific shift- ing instructions. The 4WD LOCK position is designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only .
you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turn- ing the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either RUNNING or OFF . This shift cannot be completed if the key is in the ACC (Accessory) position.
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-r oad applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars.
CAUTION! When driving through water , do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward. Driving through water may cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle limited warranty .
Driving In Snow , Mud and Sand In heavy snow , when pulling a load, or for additional control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to 4L or 4LO if necessary . Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section.
Remember , never drive diagonally across a hill-always drive straight up or down. If the wheels start to slip as you approach the cr est of a hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by turning the front wheels slowly left and right.
• After extended operation in mud, sand, water , or similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. W ARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
NOTE: The instrument cluster “Brake W arning Light” indicates only that the parking brake is applied. Y ou must be sure the parking brake is fully applied befor e leaving the vehicle.
W ARNING! • Always apply the parking brake fully when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in “P” (Park) or a manual transmis- sion in “R” (Reverse) or 1st gear .
W ARNING! Significant over or under inflation of tires or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low-speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal movement.
W ARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
• Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This could overheat the brakes and r esult in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- tances, or brake damage. • When descending mountains or hills, repeated brak- ing can cause brake fade with loss of braking control.
NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are consider ed normal and do not indicate that there is a pr oblem with the power steering system. Upon initial start-up in cold weather , the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time.
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 designation. Ex- ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards.
T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: 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 tire based on U.
EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.
Tire 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 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 pressur e 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.
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. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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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 r esults 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).
Tire 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 pressur e is very important.
W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, result- ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will r educe vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear . TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains or other traction aids that meet SAE T ype “S” specifications.
These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. T ire chain use is permitted only on the rear tir es. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted with P235/65R17 tires. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with tires other than P235/65R17 tires.
NOTE: The Premium T ire Pr essure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressur e values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tir e rotation. 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 pr essure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pr essure in the tire. Base System — If Equipped The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pr essure levels.
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to r eceive this information. Check TPMS W arning When a system fault is detected, the T ire Pressur e Moni- toring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
NOTE: V ehicles with Compact Spare 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tir e pressur e monitoring sensor . Therefor e, the TPMS will not monitor the pressur e in the compact spare tir e.
• 3 T rigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel-wells) • V arious T ire Pr essure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) • T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a tire pr essure monitoring sensor .
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pr essure value. Once the system r eceives the updated tire pr essures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash- ing, and the T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will turn off.
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.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a r oad tire that has a pr essure below the low-pr essure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPM T elltale Light will remain ON and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a flashing pressur e value.
The tire pr essure sensors ar e covered under one of the following licenses: United States ..................... KR5S120123 Canada ....................
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as har d starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- ering service for the vehicle.
Problems that r esult from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer . While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha- nol. MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat.
• 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 .
CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting after- market cap can cause the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
NOTE: T ighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly , the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
W ARNING! • Never add fuel when the engine is running. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel cap is removed or the tank filled.
Each axle GA WR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- creased durability does not necessarily incr ease the vehi- cle’s GVWR.
or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from fr ont to rear or r ear to front as appr opriate until the specified weight limitations are met. Stor e the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally .
Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The r ecom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
T ongue W eight (TW) The downward for ce exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer . In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. Y ou must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer .
W ARNING! An improperly adjusted W eight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability , braking per- formance, and could result in an accident.
T railer Hitch Classification Y our vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional T railer T ow Prep Package.
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 ransmission Model GCWR (Gross Com- bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.
4.0L/ Automatic 4x2 7,150 lbs (3 243 kg) 32 Sq. Ft. (2.97 square meters) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 4.0L/ Automatic 4x4 7,400 lbs ( 3 356 kg) 32 Sq. Ft. (2.97 square meters) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 4.0L/ Automatic w/ Cooler 4x2 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) 64 Sq.
When T owing T railers with Gross T railer W eight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONL Y if using a weight distributing hitch.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight refer enced on the T ire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the T ire– Safety Information section in this manual.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory- installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be con- sidered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not over- load your vehicle or trailer . Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas- sis structur e or tires. • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer .
− Also, check the trailer tires for pr oper tire inflation pressur es before trailer usage. − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to the T ires–General Information section of this manual on T read W ear Indicators for the proper inspection pr ocedure.
W ARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. T owing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations.
T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
− Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency . T owing T ips — Cooling System T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral and increase engine idle speed.
T owing — 4WD or All-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. Recreational towing (all four wheels on the ground) Recreational towing is NOT allowed.
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WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flashers ................. 3 3 4 m If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 3 3 5 m Jacking And T ire Changing ................ 3 3 6 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 3 3 6 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage .
HAZARD W ARNING FLASHERS Y our vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and r ear directional signals will flash intermittently . Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appr opriate ac- tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in N (Neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Spare Tire Stowage The spare tir e is stowed underneath the rear of the vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut.
CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch. When the spare is clear , tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Jacking Instructions 1. Remove spare tire. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. As- semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exten- sion, and then to the lug wrench.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tir e. Minimum tire lift pr ovides maximum stability . W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for incr eased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wr ench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
1. W ear eye protection and r emove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in P ARK and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles.
W ARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery . The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze.
NOTE: T ransmission must be in “N” (Neutral) under any towing configuration. T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Front Wheels Raised The speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km).
MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment – 3.7L ............... 3 4 8 m Engine Compartment – 4.0L ............... 3 4 9 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 5 0 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 5 1 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs .
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check .............. 3 6 3 ▫ Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication .......................... 3 6 4 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 6 4 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 6 5 ▫ W indshield W ashers .
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 393 m Fluid Capacities ........................ 3 9 4 m Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........ 3 9 5 ▫ Engine .
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 3.7L 348 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 4.0L MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 7.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp- erly installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap message will be displayed in the instrument cluster . T ighten the gas cap until a 9 clicking 9 sound is heard.
Y our vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. T o check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready , you must do the following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. T urn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is ready or not r eady , if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there ar e fixed maintenance intervals, there ar e other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil Road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed.
Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer r ecommends engine oils that are API Cer- tified and meet the requir ements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
SAE 10W -30 engine oil is preferr ed. SAE 5W -30 engine oil is allowed during cold weather only to improve cold weather starting. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider - ably . Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requir es the use of unleaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the converter as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance.
W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn.
Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on fr eedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly , replace it with a new valve.
Maintenance-Free Battery Y our vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery . Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic main- tenance requir ed. W ARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds.
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.
W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level.
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar t Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder . Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner .
Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if .
garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber , cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator .
CAUTION! • Mixing of antifreeze/coolant other than the speci- fied HOA T antifreeze/coolant may result in de- creased corrosion protection and engine damage. If a non-HOA T antifreeze/coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/antifreeze (coolant) solu- tion. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion pr otection in the engine cooling system.
children, do not stor e ethylene glycol based antifreeze/ coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately .
• Check antifreeze/coolant fr eeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifr eeze/ coolant needs to be added, contents of coolant recov- ery bottle must also be protected against fr eezing.
are pr esent. Components should be replaced immedi- ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure. Brake System In order to assur e brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically . Refer to the appropriate “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for suggested service intervals.
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 .
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from for eign matter . Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result.
Fluid Level Check — W5A580 (4.0L Engine) Y our vehicle is equipped with a capped dipstick tube, it is sealed and should not be tampered with. Y our autho- rized dealer has the proper tools to ensur e that the fluid level is set properly .
T ransfer Case Fluid Level Check The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole (A) when the vehicle is in a level position. Adding Fluid Fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. Drain First remove fill plug (B), then drain plug (C).
Front/Rear Axle Fluid Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be at bottom edge of the oil fill hole. Adding Fluid Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level specified above. Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . 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 remove.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately . The cost of such repairs is considered the r esponsibility of the owner . • 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 possible.
• For tough stains, apply Mopar t T otal Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to r emove soap residue. • For grease stains, apply Mopar t Multi-Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
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.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J1 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat J2 30 Amp Pink T ransfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module J3 40 Amp Green Rear Door Module (RR DOOR NODE) J4 25 Amp Natural Drive.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J18 20 Amp Y ellow Powertrain Control Module (PCM) T rans Range J19 60 Amp Y ellow Radiator Fan J20 30 Amp Pink Front W iper LO/HI J21 20 Amp Y ellow Front/.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M10 20 Amp Y ellow Ignition Off Draw — V ehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands Free Module (HFM), RA.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M15 20 Amp Y ellow COL MOD, IR SNS, Heater V entilation, Air Conditioning/ Automatic T empera- ture Contr ol (HV AC/ A TC), Rear V iew Mirror (RR VW MIR), C.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light (CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW BANK), Steering Con- trol Module (SCM) M21 20 Amp Y ellow Auto Shut D.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classifica- tion Module (OCM) M30 15 Amp Blue Rear W iper Module (RR WIPER MOD), Power Folding Mirror (PWR FOLD MIR) M31 20 Amp Y el.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW), Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control M38 25 Amp Natural.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No. Dome Light ........................ WL212–2 Liftgate Lamp ........................... 5 6 7 Overhead Console Lights ............. P L W214–2A Reading Light ....................... WL212–2 LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Left Front T urn Signal 1. T urn the steering wheel all the way to the right (full right lock). 2. Remove the door in the left wheel liner by twisting counter clockwise. Access to the bulb can be gained through the wheel liner hole.
Right Front T urn Signal 1. Open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com- partment to access the turn signal bulb. 3. T wist the bulb counter clockwise to remove. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Front Side Marker 1.
CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Rear T ail, Stop, T urn Signal, and Back-Up Lights 1. Open the lift gate.
4. Remove the two screws attaching the backplate to the lamp assembly . 5. Pull the backplate straight back from the lamp hous- ing. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector . 7. Remove the bulb from the backplate. Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 1.
FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified Engine Oil) 5 Qts 4.7 Liters 4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W -30, API Certified Engine Oil) 6 Qts 5.7 Liters Cooling System * 3.
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 Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil (3.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 engine oil, meeting material standard MS-6395 or equivalent.
Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission Mopar t Manual T ransmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- quirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standar d MS-9224) T ransfer Case Mopar t A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 9 8 m Maintenance Schedule ................... 3 9 8 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper functioning of the emission control system.
NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- nated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time.
Once a Month • Check tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , power steering and transmission and add as needed.
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 tires.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Check the PCV valve, replace if necessary .
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60 Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only). 102,000 170 000 102 Replace the timing belt (4.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 0 6 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 0 6 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 4 0 6 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests .
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 , discuss additional charges with the service manager .
technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first.
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center .
W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY : 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www .safercar .gov; or write to: Administra- tor , NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW ., W ashington, DC 20590. Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www .
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DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway T raffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car .
T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s r esistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
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About Y our Brakes ....................... 2 7 2 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 173,274 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 1 0 Adding W asher Fluid ..................... 1 5 9 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 361 Air Conditioner Maintenance .
Autostick ............................. 2 6 2 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 1 4 7 Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 1 4 7 Axle Fluid ............................. 3 9 6 Battery ............................... 3 6 2 Charging .
Light ............................... 1 5 3 Cargo Light ............................ 1 5 3 Cargo Load Floor ........................ 1 5 4 Cargo Slide Out System L o a d N G o ........................... 1 5 6 Cargo T ie-Downs ........................
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 3 6 7 Inspection ........................... 3 6 6 Points to Remember .................... 3 7 0 Pressur e Cap ......................... 3 6 9 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 367,394,395 T emperature Gauge .
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 1 3 3 Electronic Stability Pr ogram ............... 1 3 4 T raction Control System ................. 1 3 2 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 1 3 3 Electronic Speed Contr ol (Cruise Contr ol) ...
Exhaust System ......................... 3 6 6 Exterior Finish Care ...................... 3 7 8 Fabric Care ......................... 379,380 Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 3 6 1 Engine Fuel .......................... 3 6 1 Engine Oil .
Octane Rating ...................... 306,395 Requirements ......................... 3 9 4 T ank Capacity ........................ 3 9 4 Fuel System Caution ................ 308,31 1,312 Fuses ................................ 3 8 1 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) .
Hitches T railer T owing ........................ 3 1 9 Holder , Coin ........................... 1 5 2 Holder , Cup ........................... 1 5 1 HomeLink t (Garage Door Opener) T ransmitter . . . 137 Hood Release .......................... 1 2 1 Hoses .
Lane Change and T urn Signals .............. 1 7 1 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 4 0 LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) ............................ 70,71 Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 3 0 6 Leaks, Fluid .........
Side Marker .......................... 3 9 2 T ire Pressur e Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 2 9 6 T raction Control ....................... 1 3 5 T urn Signal .................. 125,390,391,392 W arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 1 6 8 Load Floor , Cargo .
V anity ............................... 8 6 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 8 Monitor , T ire Pressur e System ............... 2 9 6 Mopar Parts ......................... 353,409 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 2 3 Navigation Radio .
PCV V alve ............................ 3 6 1 Personal Settings ........................ 1 9 3 Pets .................................. 7 5 Pets, T ransporting ........................ 7 5 Phone, Cellular .......................... 8 7 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) .
Refrigerant ............................ 3 6 3 Release, Hood .......................... 1 2 1 Reminder , Lights On ..................... 1 2 4 Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 4 6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 2 0 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .
Shoulder Belt Anchorage .................. 4 4 Seats ................................. 1 1 3 Adjustment .......................... 1 1 3 Cleaning ............................ 3 7 9 Head Restraints ....................... 1 1 6 Heated .................
Cold W eather ......................... 2 4 6 Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 3 4 1 Engine Block Heater .................... 2 4 8 Engine Fails to Start .................... 2 4 6 Manual T ransmission ................... 2 4 5 Remote .......
General Information .................... 2 8 7 High Speed .......................... 2 9 0 Inflation Pressur es ..................... 2 8 8 Jacking ............................. 3 3 6 Life of T ires .......................... 2 9 2 Load Capacity .....
T ransmission ........................ 255,260 Automatic ........................ 255,260 Fluid ............................... 3 9 6 Maintenance ....................... 374,375 Manual ............................. 2 4 9 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .
W arranty Information ..................... 4 0 9 W asher , Adding Fluid ..................... 1 5 9 W ashers, W indshield ..................... 3 6 5 W axing and Polishing ..................... 3 7 8 Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 2 9 3 Wheel and Wheel T rim .
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUALWARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGSTO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WOR.
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