Jeep Patriot 2015 User Manual

2015

Patriot

USER GUIDE

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 o 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 o 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.

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 ...............11

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 12

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ...........13

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............ 14

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............17

HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 21

FRONT SEATS ................ 22

REAR SEATS ................ 24

HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 26

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 27

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER ...... 28

WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........29

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 30

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION (CVT) ...........32

SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ...............32

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ...... 32

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

POWER SUNROOF .............34

WIND BUFFETING ............. 35

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 36

Uconnect Uconnect

RADIO ..................... 40

Uconnect Uconnect SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL

LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS iPod Uconnect Uconnect Bluetooth ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ............... 69

130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE

230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

430/430N ...........46

/USB/MP3 CONTROL ........ 62

PHONE .............63

VOICE COMMAND ....... 66

STREAMING AUDIO .....68

..62

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 70

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink

POWER INVERTER .............75

POWER OUTLET .............. 76

).................72

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 77

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......79

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............ 80

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........81

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ....................81

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR

LIGHTS ....................86

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......87

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

OVERHEATING ............... 88

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..... 88

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .....95

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .........98

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....99

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......99

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 100

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ..........101

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 102

FLUID CAPACITIES ............ 106

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE

PART S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....108

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......108

FUSES .................... 113

TIRE PRESSURES ............. 115

SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .....116

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 117

REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 118

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................119

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................119

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 119

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR®..................121

FAQ ( H ow To? )

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 122

INDEX

..................124

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 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.

Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional

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.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Rollover Warning

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• 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.

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 69

2. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28

3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5. Speed Control pg. 30

6. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)

7. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 29

8. Audio System pg. 36

9. Climate Controls pg. 32

10. Storage

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

11. Glove Compartment

12. Power Outlet pg. 76

13. Shift Lever pg. 32

14. Switch Panel

• Heated Seat Switches pg. 25

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 86

• Hazard Switch

15. Tilt Steering Column pg. 26

16. Hood Latch pg. 101

17. Power Windows

18. Power Door Locks

19. Power Mirrors

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Fuel Filler Door Location

2. Fuel Gauge

3. Speedometer

(See page 81 for Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4. Tachometer

5. Engine Temperature Gauge

6. Gear Selection Display

(See page 86 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)

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.

1 — UnLock 2 — Lock 3 — Remote Start 4 — Panic

Key Fob

Panic Alarm

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). 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 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

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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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

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 A r m :

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 D i s a r m T h e S y s t e m :

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.

GETTING STARTED

Supplemental Side Air Bags

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) 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.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.

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

WARNING!

• 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 Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

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

• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.

• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

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

GETTING STARTED

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:

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For additional information, refer to

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Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/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.

LATCH System 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. 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.

www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.

Lower Anchors

GETTING STARTED

Locating Tether Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position

located on the back of the seat.

Center Seat LATCH

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 15.5 inches (390 mm) apart.

Tether Anchors

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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, 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.

Tether Strap Installation

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

Rear Head Restraints

The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head restraints.

GETTING STARTED

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

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

GETTING STARTED

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

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

GETTING STARTED

REAR SEATS

Folding Rear Seatback

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

Rear Seatback Pull Straps

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

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.

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