Dodge Avenger 2014 User Manual
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This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.
The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you
find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
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Manuals, Warranty
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury.
Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such
as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable
to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving.
It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START .................9
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ..........9
SECURITY ALARM ...............10
SEATBELT ...................11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS ................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............12
FRONT SEATS .................16
REARSEATS ..................18
HEATEDSEATS .................18
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 20
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .........20
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ............22
SPEED CONTROL ................23
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........25
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ......................26
POWER SUNROOF ...............27
WIND BUFFETING ...............29
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......30
Uconnect® 130 .................32
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO ......................34
Uconnect® 430/430N .............37
Uconnect® 730N ................46
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 57
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....61
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........61
Uconnect® PHONE ...............62
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........65
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........68
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................68
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........69
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................70
POWER OUTLET ................73
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHTRATINGS) ...............74
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..............75
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............76
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 76
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........80
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........81
BATTERY LOCATION ..............87
JUMP-STARTING ................87
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........90
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........91
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........92
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........93
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..............94
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........95
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........97
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........99
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........103
FUSES .....................104
TIRE PRESSURES ...............106
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......107
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............107
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................108
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................108
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................108
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........108
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................109
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . . 110
INDEX
.....................111
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’s ......................114
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that
are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustratesand describes the operation of features andequipment that areeither
standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features
and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this
vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed ona personal computer or MAC computer.The multimedia DVD also includes
videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect® Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD
sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic deliveryfor the majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 68
2. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20
3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
5. Speed Control pg. 23
6. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 22
7. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)
8. Audio System pg. 30
9. Switch Panel
• Heated Seat Switches pg. 18
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 76
• Hazard Switch
10. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 26
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11. Glove Compartment
12. Power Outlet pg. 73
13. iPod®/USB/MP3 Control pg. 61
14. Shifter
15. Emergency Brake
16. Hood Release pg. 94
17. Power Windows
18. Auto Down
19. Power Door Locks
20. Power Mirrors
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
(See page 76 for more information.)
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- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light**
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Door Ajar CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL* - Engine Oil is over temperature LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CRUISE
-
VehicleSecurity Indicator*
- Cruise Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock both doors. The
turn signal lights will flash and the horn
will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
• Press and release the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver
door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors), or press the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the Trunk Release button on the
transmitter two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
1 — Trunk Release
2 — Unlock Door(s)
3 — Lock Door(s)
4 — Remote Start
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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REMOTE START
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• Press the REMOTE STARTbutton
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drivethe vehicle, press the UNLOCKbutton,insert the key inthe ignition and turnto the
ON/RUN position.
• Withremote start, theengine will only run for 15 minutes(timeout) unless the ignition key
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
• Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to open the trunk from outside the
vehicle. From inside the vehicle the trunk lid can be released by pressing the TRUNK
RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:
The shift lever must be in PARK for this button to operate.
• To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press and release the TRUNK button on
the RKE transmitter two times.
• With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the word “dECK” will display in place of
the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed.
• With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the key out, the word “dECK” will
display until the trunk is closed.
• On EVIC-equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing
WARNING!
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Trunk Emergency Release
•
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built intothe trunk latching
mechanism. In theevent of an individual being lockedinside the trunk, the trunk can be simply
opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle
is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they
entered through the rear seat.If trapped in thetrunk, children can diefromsuffocation or
heat stroke.
SECURITY ALARM
To Arm:
• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the
LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or
closed), and close all doors.
NOTE:
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock
plungers.
• The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows
that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition is cycled to
ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
To Disarm The System:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/START position.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and
open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
• Ifthe VehicleSecurity Alarm is armedand the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remainarmed when the battery is reconnected. The exteriorlights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To 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.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You
are more likelyto hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap
and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too
far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• Afrayed or torn belt could rip apart ina collision and leaveyou with no protection.Inspect
the belt system periodically,checking for cuts, frays,orloose parts. Damagedparts must
be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices
that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
buckled up properly.You can strike theinterior of your vehicleor other passengers, oryou
can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as
a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
• AdvancedFrontAir Bags are designed to provide additional protectionby supplementing
the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
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• If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• Supplemental SideAir Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-MountedSide
Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or SeatMounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in properrestraint systems. This isthe law, and you can be prosecuted forignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which
stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear
center seating position has a top tether anchor only.
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• Youmay use the LATCH anchorage system until thecombined weight of the childand the
child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the
LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion
•
where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are
just visible when youlean into the rear seatto install the childrestraint.You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position
•
located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap
anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
• Do not install child restraints with rigid
lower attachments in the center seating
position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions.
Child restraints with flexible, webbing
mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position. In the
center position, the inner anchorages are
15.4 inches (392 mm) apart.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that
you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lowerhooks or connectors of thechild restraint to the loweranchorages in the
selected seating position.
3. If the child restrainthas a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below
for directions to attach a tether anchor.
Tighten all of the strapsas you push the childrestraintrearward and downward into the seat.
4.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check
the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it throughthe belt path of
the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all
the seat belt webbingout of the retractor.Then, allow the webbing toretract back into the
retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat
belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbingout of the retractor. If it is locked,youshould not be ableto pull out
any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint
while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
• When installing a forward-facing child restraint, alwayssecure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
1. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are
placing the child restraint.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.
3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,
and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two
posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the
outboard side of the head restraint.
4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside
the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so
great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in
a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rear ward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a
front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• 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.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seat
•
The power seat switch, located on the outboard side of theseat near the floor,controls
forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment.
• The recline switch controls the seatback
recliner.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seat near the floor andrelease
it when the seat is at the desired position.
Then, using body pressure, move forward
and backward on the seat to be sure that
the seat adjusters have latched.
Recliner
• Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position.
Lumbar Support
• Thelumbar adjust lever is on theoutboard
side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar
adjust lever downward to increase the
lumbar support orupward to decrease the
lumbar support as desired.
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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
• The height adjustment control lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lowerthe
lever to lower the seat.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls.Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by
an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of
the seat could cause youtolose control. The seat belt mightnot be properly adjusted,
and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.
• 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 severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold the rear seatback forward, pull on
the loops to fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the rear seatback
to the upright position, be sure the seatback is latched.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• Thecontrolsforthe front heated seats are
located in the center console below the
climate controls.
Press the switch once to select High-level
•
heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switcha
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever is located below the steering wheel at the end
of the steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warningmay result in you and others beingseverely injured or killed.
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your 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.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving
type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotatethe end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent
for headlights
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
, and the third detent for AUTO.
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Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is
opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the
odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior
lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until
the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Front Fog Lights
• Thefrontfoglight switch is on the multifunction lever.Toactivatethe front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction
lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and
automatically turn off.
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WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotatethe end of thelever to the first detent position forone of five intermittent settings,
the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
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SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.
• CRUISE
ment cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to
turn the system off.
SET
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set,
you can increase speed by pushing the
RES + button.
• The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h)
units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
will appear on the instru-
1 — Push On/Off
2 — Push Resume/Accel
3 — Push Set/Decel
4 — Push Cancel
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To Decrease Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET button.
• The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h)
units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the
set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five
minutes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heatedto melt frostor ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit AUTO
mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will go to the previous user setting.
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• If the Recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heatedto melt frostor ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on
the overhead console.
Opening Sunroof
Express Open
• Press the switch rearward and release it
within one-half second. The sunroof will
fully open and stop automatically.
Manual Open
• Press and hold the switch rearward to
open the sunroof. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement, and the
sunroof will remain in a partially open position until the switch is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Pressand release the button and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
1 — Opening Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
3 — Closing Sunroof
Closing Sunroof
Express Closing
• Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will fully
close automatically from any position.
Manual Closing
• Pressand hold the switch forward to close the sunroof. Any releaseof the switch will stop
the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed position until the switch
is pressed again.
Pinch Protection Feature
• Thisfeaturewill detect an obstructionin the opening ofthe sunroof during ExpressClose
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch
forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
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WARNING!
• Do notlet children play withthe sunroof.Neverleave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle,
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the
ACC or ON/RUN position. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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