Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2012 User Manual

User Guide

2012

Grand Cherokee

Includes SRT8

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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/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing 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 trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Welcome From Chrysler Group

LLC.....................3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Driver Cockpit ..............6

Instrument Cluster ............8

GETTING STARTED

KeyFob................. 10

Remote Start ...............12

Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..........13

Theft Alarm ............... 16

Seat Belt ................. 16

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) — Air Bags ............17

Child Restraints .............18

FrontSeats...............20

RearSeats................23

Heated/Ventilated Seats .......24

Heated Steering Wheel ........25

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

..26

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Break-In

Recommendations ...........27

Headlight Switch ............28

Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High

Beam Lever ...............29

Auto Dimming Mirrors ........30

Speed Control .............30

Electronic Range Selection (ERS)

Manual Climate Controls .......35

Automatic Temperature Controls

(ATC) ..................35

Parksense® Rear Park Assist .....36

Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera . . 36

Blind Spot Monitoring .........37

Liftgate Flipper Glass .........37

Power Sunroof .............38

Wind Buffeting ............. 41

..34

ELECTRONICS

Your Vehicle's Sound System ....42

Media Center 130 (Sales Code

RES) ...................44

Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 46 Media Center 430/430N (Sales

Code RBZ/RHB) ............48

Media Center 730N (Sales

Code RHR) ...............57

Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel

Link ....................67

Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 70

iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .......70

Uconnect™ Phone ............71

Uconnect™ Voice Command .....74

Bluetooth® Streaming Audio .....76

Video Entertainment

System (VES)™ .............76

Electronic Vehicle Information

Center (EVIC) .............78

Programmable Features .......79

Universal Garage Door Opener

(HomeLink®) ..............79

PowerInverter .............82

Power Outlets .............82

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

Quadra-Trac I® Four-Wheel Drive . . 84 Quadra-Trac II®/Quadra-Drive II®

Four-Wheel Drive ...........84

Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent

Control ..................88

UTILITY

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum

Trailer Weight Ratings) ........89

Tow/Haul Mode ............90

Recreational Towing (Behind

Motorhome, Etc.) ...........90

SRT8

AutoStick® ................93

Selec-Track™ ..............94

Performance Features ........95

Summer/Three-Season Tires .....96

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-Hour Towing Assistance .....97

Instrument Cluster Warning

Lights ..................97

If Your Engine Overheats .......101

Jacking And Tire Changing .....102

Battery Location ............108

Jump-Starting .............108

Emergency Tow Hooks ........ 111

Shift Lever Override .......... 111

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ......112

Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....113

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Opening The Hood ..........114

Fuel Door Release ...........114

Engine Compartment .........116

Fluids And Capacities .........119

Maintenance Chart ..........121

Fuses ...................126

TirePressures..............129

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....130

Exterior Bulbs .............131

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chrysler Group LLC Customer

Center ..................132

Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer

Center ..................132

Assistance For The Hearing

Impaired .................132

Publications Ordering .........132

Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C. ............133

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

Authentic Accessories By

MOPAR®.................134

INDEX

.................135

FAQ(HowTo?)

Frequently Asked Questions .....139

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 Media Center Touch-Screen 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 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.

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 therefore.

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.

• 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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

K. Speed Control pg. 30

L. Fuel Door Release pg. 114

M. Hood Release pg. 114

N. Parking Brake Release

O. Power Mirrors

P. Power Windows

Q. Power Door Locks

H. Climate Controls pg. 35

I. Transmission Gear Selector

A. Headlight Switch pg. 28

B. Electronic Vehicle Information

J. SWITCH PANEL

Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 78

pg. 99

− Electronic Stability Control

Beams Lever (behind steering

C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High

wheel) pg. 29

− Tow/Haul pg. 90

D. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

− Heated Steering Wheel pg. 25

− Hazard Switch

Center (EVIC) Display pg. 78

E. Electronic Vehicle Information

− Power Inverter pg. 82

− ParkSense® pg. 36

wheel)

F. Ignition Switch (behind steering

shown) pg. 42

G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 97 for more information.)

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

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

- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators - Adaptive Cruise Control

- High Beam Indicator - Hill Descent Control

- Front Fog Light Indicator* - Park/Headlight ON

- Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Stability Control

- TOW/HAUL Indicator* - Windshield Washer Fluid

- 4WD LOW Indicator - Door Ajar Indicator

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator - Forward Collision Warning

- Electronic Speed Control

ON Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control

SET Indicator

- Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) ON Indicator* * If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On

(ACC) SET Indicator*

Indicator*

(ESC) Off Indicator*

Low Indicator

(FCW) OFF Indicator*

- Air Suspension Down Indicator*

- Air Suspension Up Indicator*

- Liftgate Ajar Indicator

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

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

Power Liftgate

• Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. If the button is pressed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

• Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the Liftgate switch located on the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. Pressing once will close the liftgate only. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

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.

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

• The emergency key is used to unlock/lock the driver's door and the glove compartment.

GETTING STARTED

• In case the Key Fob battery is dead, use the emergency key to open the door. If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, remove the ENGINE START/STOP button by inserting the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose.

NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).

• With the ENGINE START/STOP button removed, start the vehicle by inserting the Key Fob in the ignition and turning to the Start position.

CAUTION!

• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.

• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors.

• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:

• Jump Start the vehicle.

• Charge the battery.

• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using the manual over ride method.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle 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 shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. 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.

• 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.

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are operating the vehicle.

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button seconds. Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically, then press the Start/Stop switch. Or press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob 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 is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

on the Key Fob twice within five

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.

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

To Lock the Vehicle:

• Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

GETTING STARTED

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button

Installing The Button

• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.

• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the

lettering facing up and readable.

• Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.

Removing The Button

• The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition

switch for Key Fob use.

• Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at

the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose.

NOTE:

• The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).

GETTING STARTED

Engine Starting/Stopping

Starting

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.

• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.

• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.

Stopping

• Place the shift lever in PARK.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must

be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions with Engine Off

NOTE:

• The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition

switch to the ACC position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the

ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition

switch to the OFF position.

ACC

OFF RUN

Press Press

Press

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running)

• position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

GETTING STARTED

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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.

GETTING STARTED

• 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.

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 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 is 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 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).

is not on during starting, stays on, or

GETTING STARTED

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 Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side 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 Seat-Mounted 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 and under 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.

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.

• All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments.

• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only.

• The vehicle's seat belt must be used for the center position.

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

GETTING STARTED

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower tether anchorages more easily.

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.

• The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.

located on the seatback directly above the

• Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

GETTING STARTED

• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap. The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.

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.

• 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.

• 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 infants in this position to be severely injured or killed.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

• The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment.

• The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down and tilt adjustment.

Power Lumbar

Memory Seat

GETTING STARTED

• Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.

• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

• The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions (excluding lumbar position), driver's outside mirror, tilt/telescoping steering column position, and radio station preset settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel.

• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1 or 2 within five seconds.

• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.

• Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.

• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.

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

GETTING STARTED

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release when seat is in desired position.

Recliner

• Lift the rear lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release when seat is in desired position.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

• The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. Pull up on the recliner lever to fold down the seatback.

GETTING STARTED

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 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

60/40 Split Rear Seat

To Lower Rear Seatback

• With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull upward on the release lever and fold the rear seatback down.

To Raise Rear Seatback

• Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place.

To Recline Rear Seatback

• To recline the seatback, lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.

GETTING STARTED

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (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 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 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

Front Ventilated Seats

• Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.

• There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The ventilated seat switches are located on the switch bank in the center stack of the instrument panel, just below the climate controls. The ventilated seat switches are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat. Press the switch once to choose HIGH, press it a second time to choose LOW. Pressing the switch a third time will turn the ventilated seat OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated.

Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.

• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

GETTING STARTED

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.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

• The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting.

• The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.

• Press the switch once to turn the heating element On. Press the switch a second time to turn the heating element Off.

• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.

GETTING STARTED

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

• The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.

• Push the handle down 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 up on the handle to lock the column firmly in place.

Power - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

• The power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below the turn signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever on the steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the control toward youorpushthecontrolawayfrom you as desired.

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 warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.

• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.

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 difficulty.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT8 VERSIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After the initial 60 mi (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. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights

and to the second detent

for headlights

• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch once for fog lights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.

• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

SmartBeams™

• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control 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 dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

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