Jeep Wrangler 2015 User Manual

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Jeep Wrangler  2015 User Manual

U S E R G U I D E

2015

Wrangler

Includes Wrangler Unlimited

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 of the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, 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 of 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® and Wrangler are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

 

 

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

. .

. . . . 3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT . . . . . . . .

. . .

. . . 6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . .

. . .

. . . 8

GETTING STARTED

 

 

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

. . .

. . 10

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

. .

. . 10

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . .

. .

. . 11

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS . . . . . . .

. .

. . 12

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 13

CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 15

HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 20

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

. .

. . 21

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

. .

. . 23

TILT STEERING COLUMN . . . . .

. .

. . 24

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

. .

. . 25

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . .

. .

. . 26

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER . .

. .

. . 26

WIPER/WASHER LEVER . . . . . .

. .

. . 28

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

. . . . . 29

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS . .

. .

. . 31

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

 

 

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

. .

. . 32

SUNRIDER® AND SOFT TOP . . .

. .

. . 33

HARD TOP AND FREEDOM TOP®

. . . . 44

DUAL TOP – IF EQUIPPED . . . .

. .

. . 47

WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 47

ELECTRONICS

 

 

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

. . . 48

Uconnect® 130 . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 50

Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM

 

 

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

. .

. . 52

Uconnect® 230 . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 55

Uconnect® 430/430N . . . . . . .

. .

. . 58

Uconnect® 730N . . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 70

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL

 

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

. .

. . 83

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

. . 87

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL . . . .

. .

. . 87

Uconnect® PHONE . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 88

Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND . . .

. .

. . 92

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO

. . . . . 95

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

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

. .

. . 95

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . . .

. .

. . 97

POWER INVERTER . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 98

POWER OUTLETS . . . . . . . . .

. .

. . 99

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION)

COMMAND-TRAC®/ROCK-TRAC® . . . . 101

AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK®) RUBICON

ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT – RUBICON ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . . . . 103

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . 105

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE . . . .

. . . . . 108

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

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

. . . . 108

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR

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

. . . . 113

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

. . . . . 114

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

. . . . 115

JUMP-STARTING . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 119

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS . . .

. . . . 122

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE . . . .

. . . . 122

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

. . . . 123

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . .

. . . . 123

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

. . . . 124

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD . . . . . .

. . . . 125

ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . .

. . . . 126

FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . .

. . . . 128

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . 130 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . 130 MAINTENANCE RECORD . . . . . . . . 135 FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

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

138

SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . 140 WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 141 REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . . . . . . 142

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . . . . . . . 144

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 148

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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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 (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.

This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed vehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle.

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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 (excluding legal lines).

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

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, JEEP, MOPAR, COMMAND-TRAC, FREEDOM TOP, ROCK-TRAC, RUBICON, SAHARA, TRU-LOK, Uconnect and WRANGLER 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. 95

2.Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 26

3.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

4.Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5.Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28

6.Audio System pg. 48

7.Power Windows

8.Climate Controls pg. 31

9.Switch Panel

Heated Seats pg. 25

Hazard Warning Light

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 111

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

10.Glove Compartment

11.Power Outlet pg. 99

12.Shift Lever

13.4WD Shift Lever

14.Speed Control pg. 29

15.Ignition Switch

16.Tilt Steering Wheel pg. 24

17.Door Locks

7

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1.Fuel Filler Door Location

2.Fuel Gauge

3.Speedometer

(See page 108 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)

8

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4.Engine Temperature Gauge

5.Tachometer

(See page 113 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The

Doors/Swing Gate

Push the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and swing gate. Push the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and swing gate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer to “Programmable Features” in this guide.

Panic Alarm

• Push the PANIC button once to turn

 

Key Fob

1

— Unlock

the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and

2

— Remote Start

3

— Lock

push the PANIC button a second time

 

 

to turn the panic alarm off.

WARNING!

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 severely injured or killed. 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, A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

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.

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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 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.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ENGINE START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.

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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GETTING STARTED

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 SYSTEMS

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up 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 seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.

Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is 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 properly buckled up. 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.

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 seat 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 seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat 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.

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GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

Air Bag Warning Light

Steering Wheel and Column

Instrument Panel

Knee Impact Bolsters

Advanced Front Air Bags

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Front and Side Impact Sensors

Seat Belt Pretenioners

Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Seat Track Position Sensors

Advanced Front Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. 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. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.

The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.

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GETTING STARTED

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

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.

If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

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GETTING STARTED

Supplemental Side Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) that are located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.

SABs are designed to activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the SAB in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not SABs should have deployed.

WARNING!

SABs 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 SABs during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

Relying on the SABs alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The SABs work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, SABs won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have SABs.

Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the SABs; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

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.

Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

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GETTING STARTED

LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (Four Door Models)

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.

Lower Anchors

LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (Two Door Models)

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

Lower Anchors

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GETTING STARTED

LATCH Weight Limit

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).

Locating LATCH Anchorages

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 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 cushion.

Locating Tether Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind each rear seatback, near the floor.

Two Door Vehicle Tether Locations

Four Door Vehicle Tether Locations

Center Seat LATCH (Two-Door Models)

WARNING!

This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat.

Center Seat LATCH (Four-Door Models)

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 19 inches (484 mm) apart.

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GETTING STARTED

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 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.

Tether Anchorage Weight Limit

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 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.

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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.

Tether Anchorage Installation

1.Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.

2.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.

3.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.

Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models)

Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models)

WARNING!

Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.

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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.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.

WARNING!

The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

Front Head Restraints

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjustment button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.

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Rear Head Restraints — 2 Door Model

The rear seat head restraints are not adjustable. They can be removed to make it easier to take out the rear seat. To remove the head restraint, press the button on each of the two head restraint guides and pull upward on the head restraint. Replace the head restraint before driving the vehicle with passengers in the rear seat. To replace the head restraint, insert the head restraint rods into the guides and push downward on the head restraint until locked.

WARNING!

Do not drive the vehicle without head restraints while passengers are occupying the rear seat. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

Rear Head Restraints — 4 Door Model

The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head restraints.

FRONT SEATS

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.

Adjusting Bar Location

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Height Adjustment

Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height.

Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.

Recliner

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

Seat Height/Recline Lever

1 — Seat Height Adjustment

2 — Recline Lever

Driver’s and Passenger Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door)

• Push the lever on the seatback rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forward.

• To return the seat to a sitting position,

 

rotate the seatback upright until it

 

locks. Push the seat rearward until the

 

track locks.

 

NOTE:

 

• If equipped with a combination lever,

 

the seatback will return to its first

 

locked position. The recliner handle

 

will have to be actuated to adjust the

 

seatback to the desired reclined posi-

 

tion.

Seatback Lever

 

• The front passenger seats have a track

memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track, regardless of its original position.

• The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its fully upright position.

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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 Seat

• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.

To Fold The Rear Seat — 2 Door Model

Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward.

Slowly flip the entire seat forward.

To Raise The Rear Seat

• Lift up on the seatback to return it to the upright position.

Seatback Release Lever

WARNING!

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be severely injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

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 you or others to be severely injured or killed.

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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.

Tilt 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 you or others being severely injured or killed.

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HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

The controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air conditioning controls).

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 Low-level after approximately 30 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately

30 minutes.

Front 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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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.

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER

Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic

Headlights

Rotate the end of the lever to the first

detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights , and the third detent for AUTO.

When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

Multifunction Lever

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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.

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.

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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

Wiper/Washer Lever

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.

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.

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