Jeep Patriot 2014 User Manual

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Jeep Patriot 2014 User Manual

User Guide

2014

Patriot

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 1-877-426-5337 (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.

Important:

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® Manuals, Warranty 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. Jeep® is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

 

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

 

GROUP LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

(HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71

POWER INVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .

74

POWER OUTLET . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

75

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . 6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . .

. . . . . . 8

GETTING STARTED

 

KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 10

REMOTE START . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 11

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . .

. . . . 12

SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 13

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS . . . . . . . .

. . . . 14

CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . .

. . . . 15

FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 18

REAR SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 21

HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 22

TILT STEERING COLUMN . . . . .

. . . . 23

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

 

RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . .

. . . . 24

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER . .

. . . . 25

WIPER/WASHER LEVER . . . . . .

. . . . 26

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

. . . . . 27

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION (CVT) . . . . . . .

. . . . 29

SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC

 

TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 29

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS . .

. . . . 30

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 31

POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 32

WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 33

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 76

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . . . . . 78 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE . . . . .

. . . . . 80

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 80

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . .

. . . . 85

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

 

OVERHEATING . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 86

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

. . . . . 87

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES

. . . . . 94

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE . . . . .

. . . . 97

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

. . . . . 98

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . .

. . . . 99

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

. . . . 100

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD . . . . . . .

. . . 101

ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . . .

. . . 102

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES . . . . .

. . . 104

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . .

. . . 105

FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 110

TIRE PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 112

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE

. . . 113

EXTERIOR BULBS . . . . . . . . .

. . . 113

ELECTRONICS

 

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

. . . 34

Uconnect® 130 . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 36

Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM

 

SATELLITE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 39

Uconnect® 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 43

Uconnect® 430/430N . . . . . . . . .

. . 47

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL

 

LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 57

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

. . 61

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL . . . . . .

. . 62

Uconnect® PHONE . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 63

Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND . . . . .

. . 65

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO . . . . . 68

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 68

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . . . . .

. . 69

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . . . . . . . 114 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 117

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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 illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either 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 on a 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 if equipped with DVD player capabilities). 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 delivery for 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 a number 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/ transmission gear selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

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.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Rollover Warning

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.

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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.

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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 ©2014 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. 25

3.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

4.Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5.Speed Control pg. 27

6.Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)

7.Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 26

8.Audio System pg. 34

9.Climate Controls pg. 30

10.Storage

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11.Glove Compartment

12.Power Outlet pg. 75

13.Shift Lever pg. 29

14.Switch Panel

Heated Seat Switches pg. 22

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 80

Hazard Switch

15.Tilt Steering Column pg. 23

16.Hood Latch pg. 101

17.Power Windows

18.Power Door Locks

19.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

- Brake Warning Light**

 

 

 

 

 

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

 

 

 

 

 

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light**

4WD!

- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light**

(See page 80 for more information.)

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Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

4WD - 4WD Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator

CRUISE - Speed Control Indicator

- Hill Descent Control Indicator

Odometer Messages

door - Door Ajar

LoW tirE - Low Tire Pressure

gATE - GateAjar

CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil

gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault

 

* If equipped

 

** Bulb Check with Key On

 

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

And Liftgate

Lock The Doors And Liftgate

• Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

• Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. 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 push of the UNLOCK button. Refer to “Programmable Features” in the “Electronics” section of this guide.

Panic Alarm

Key Fob

1 — Liftgate

2 — UnLock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, push and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pushing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system.

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WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle, 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 a number 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 transmission gear selector.

Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterNGo ™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

REMOTE START

NOTE:

The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

• Push the REMOTE START button x2 on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

With remote start, the engine 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.

All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start:

Gear selector in PARK

Doors closed

Hood closed

Hazard switch off

Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)

Ignition key removed from ignition switch

Battery at an acceptable charge level

RKE PANIC button not pushed

System not disabled from previous remote start event

Vehicle theft alarm not active

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WARNING!

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 serious injury or death when inhaled.

Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.

When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes.

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.

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:

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.

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:

• Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN 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.

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If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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 likely to 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.

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts 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 the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

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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.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by 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 is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

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.

NOTE:

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.

Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflation Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

Supplemental Side Air bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental SeatMounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

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.

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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 proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring 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.

You may use the LATCH anchorage

system until the combined weight of the child and 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 seat-

 

back. They are just visible when you

 

lean into the rear seat to install the

 

child restraint. You will easily feel

 

them if you run your finger along the

 

gap

between the seatback and seat

Lower Anchors

cushion.

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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

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 15.3 inches (390 mm) apart.

Installing The Child Restraint Using

The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE:

 

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with

Tether Anchors

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 lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.

3.If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

4.Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. 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.

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To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1.Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the 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 webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract 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 webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to 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.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure 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.Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, routing it over the center of the head restraint.

2.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.

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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.

Rearward-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.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.

Power Seat Switch

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Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release 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.

Seat Adjusting Bar

Recliner

• Lift the recliner handle located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position.

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

• The height adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat.

Seat Height Adjustment/Recliner/Lumbar

1 — Height Adjustment

2 — Recliner

3 — Lumbar

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Lumbar Support

• The lumbar lever is on the inboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired.

Lumbar Support Lever

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

The front passenger seat can be folded flat.

• Pull up on the recliner handle to the full upward position to fold down the seatback.

Seat Recliner Handle

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.

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WARNING!

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 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.

REAR SEATS

Folding Rear Seatback

• To fold each rear seatback, pull the strap forward to move the seatback forward and flat.

Reclining Rear Seatback

• To recline each rear seatback, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap.

Rear Seatback Pull Straps

WARNING!

Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

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HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area.

Press the switch once to select Highlevel heating.

Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately 30 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.

Heated Seat Switches

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 STEERING COLUMN

The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.

Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.

With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.

Steering Column Lever

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving, or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER

Turn Signal/Lights Lever

Headlights/Parking Lights

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights

and to the

second detent for headlights .

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.

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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.

Fog Lights

• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the 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.

WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Wiper/Washer Lever

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Washer Operation

• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Mist

• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.

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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.

Rear Wiper

Wiper Operation

• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.

Washer Operation

• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control.

NOTE:

CRUISE will appear on the instrument 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.

Electronic Speed Control Switches

1 — Push On/Off

2 — Push Resume/Accel

3 — Push Set/Decel

4 — Push Cancel

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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 chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or Metric (km/h):

U.S. Speed (MPH)

Pushing 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 pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.

Metric Speed (km/h)

Pushing 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 pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.

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 chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or Metric (km/h):

U.S. Speed (MPH)

Pushing 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 pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.

Metric Speed (km/h)

Pushing 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 pushed, 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.

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