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2012 Compass
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CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 7
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
CONTENTS 2
Vehicle Key
WARNING!
Ignition Switch Positions • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
1 — LOCK 3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
(Continued)
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the Power Window Switch Location
ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended
Auto-Down
children, can become entrapped by the windows
The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down
while operating the power window switches. Such
feature. Push the window switch past the first detent,
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
release, and the window will go down automatically. To
cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in
either the up or down direction and release the switch.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
(SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to
window keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
WARNING! (Continued)
• Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in a collision, hurting one another badly. 2
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.
5. Sit back in the seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the
webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around
your lap.
CAUTION!
All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head 2
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
collision.
4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock NOTE:
into the back decorative plastic half. • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the
Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.
• For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints
checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized
dealer.
CONTENTS
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䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger Side . . . . . . . . . . 96 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 115
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ Sun Visor Sliding Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with 3
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When you press the Voice Command button, you
Voice Command System Operation will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a
This Voice Command system allows you to command.
control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few
player, and a memo recorder. seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.
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
Power Seat Switch path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death. 3
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
Push Button
WARNING! 3
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
Active Head Restraint (Tilted) death.
NOTE: (Continued)
• The head restraints should only be removed by quali-
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into 3
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only with the vehicle is parked. Hood Release Lever
2. Move the safety latch, located outside the vehicle
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD under the front edge of the hood, toward the center and
To open the hood, two latches must be released. raise the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick
panel.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless 3
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
Safety Latch when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the injury or death.
hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the
location stamped into the inner hood surface.
Headlight Control
Multifunction Lever
Map/Reading Lights
CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than off. 3
• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”
position before turning off the engine. If the wiper
switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the
windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur
when the vehicle is restarted.
Wiper/Washer Control Lever • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Wiper Control
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by
turning the end of the lever. Rotate the end of the lever
upward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time and
Mist Control
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the 3
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control Buttons Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES + when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
4 — CANCEL 3 — SET - set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- You could lose control and have an accident. Always
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
HomeLink威 Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner
NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Power Outlet Fuse Location
WARNING! CAUTION!
To avoid serious injury or death: • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
• Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
• Do not touch with wet hands. plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will 3
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
the vehicle. and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
electric shock and failure. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with great caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not use a three-prong adaptor.
• Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands. 3
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Glove Compartment
Front Door Storage
Three-Press Switch
Press And Release Cargo Cover
To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, The cargo area trim panels include two notches for
twice for low, and a third time to return to off. mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo-
dates the reclining rear seat.
Fold-Down Speakers
CONTENTS
䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ EVIC Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 198 ▫ Average Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
䡵 Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center ▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
(EVIC) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Personal Settings
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If (Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . 219
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Program Type 16-Digit Character Display • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
Top 40 Top 40 selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
Weather Weather
up and down the menu (if equipped).
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
• DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
Music Type function only operates when in the FM 4
mode.
• DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type will display the following:
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
• Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
SETUP Button available on the disc (if equipped).
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
the following items:
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll the disc) (if equipped).
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF
10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or
RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. button works in a similar manner.
Program Type 16-Digit Character Display hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set
Top 40 Top 40 the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust
the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL
Weather Weather
control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon to save time change.
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
AM/FM Button
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
Music Type function only operates when in the FM 4
mode. SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
Memory
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
SETUP Button window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between station and press and release that button. If a button is
the following items: not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/
RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
• Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow
be stored into pushbutton memory.
you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 䡵 Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . 295 ▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . 296 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 5
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
▫ Extreme Cold Weather 䡵 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . 300
(Below –20°F Or ⫺29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 302
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 298
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking Manual Transmission – If Equipped
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. lever in NEUTRAL.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
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NOTE:
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
pressed to the floor.
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- • If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
dren should be warned not to touch the parking locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
(Continued)
Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
Units in mph (km/h) down to second or first gear when descending a steep
grade.
Accel-
Engine
eration 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade,
Size
Rate downshift early so that the engine will not be
All En- Accel 14 (23) 23 (37) 29 (47) 45 (72) overburdened.
gines Cruise 12 (19) 18 (29) 25 (40) 32 (52)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Downshifting
Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and CAUTION!
prolong engine life.
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
CAUTION! ing precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting a complete stop.
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
(Continued)
(Continued)
Shift Lever
WARNING! WARNING! 5
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light” on
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per-
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally formance or vehicle stability during braking may
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or
possible brake damage. You would not have your full will make your vehicle harder to control. You could
braking capacity in an emergency. have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately.
• Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than ESC Operating Modes
appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ESC system has three available operating modes for
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available
appropriate for the steering wheel position. operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
EXAMPLE:
Service Description:
95 = Load Index
— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
— A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding
to its load index under certain operating conditions
— The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits) 5
Load Identification:
ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire
Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire
Light Load (LL) = Light load tire
C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load — Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure — Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire
This placard tells you important information about axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
the: GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle “Vehicle Loading” in this section.
2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
spare tires. XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
Loading
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the weight referenced here. 5
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
on your vehicle’s placard.
of this manual.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
WARNING!
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Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
1 — Worn Tire follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
2 — New Tire
You could lose control and have a collision resulting
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread in serious injury or death.
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
CAUTION! WARNING!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
axle or other parts could be damaged. possible:
(Continued) (Continued)
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
Four-Pin Connector 4 — Electric Brakes
1 — Female Pins 4 — Park
2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/Turn
CAUTION!
• Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Internal damage to the transmission or transfer
case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when recreational towing. The only exception is
that FWD (NOT 4WD) automatic transmission
models may be towed with the front wheels raised
on a dolly.
CONTENTS
䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
䡵 Automatic Transmission Overheating . . . . . . . 383 ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 6
▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 䡵 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
▫ Spare Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ With Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
▫ Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
▫ Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
CAUTION! WARNING!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
service. During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up
long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil 6
may become too hot.
If this happens, the transmission overheat in-
dicator light will come on, and the vehicle will
slow slightly until the automatic transmission
cools down enough to allow a return to the
requested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the
overheating may reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
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Rear Jacking Location
4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning
For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has
the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the
been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body.
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
securely engaged. provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem WARNING!
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is 1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
lowered to the ground. Failure to follow this warning 2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
may result in personal injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
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WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
Positive Battery Post sparks away from the battery.
WARNING!
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper 6
cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
negative (-) post of the booster battery.
plosion.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s least one minute after every five rocking-motion
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
life and/or prevent the engine from starting. the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your trol or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn the system 6
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 1st gear
and Reverse (with manual transmission). Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking mo-
tion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION! WARNING!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
transmission) or 1st gear and Reverse (with even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
manual transmission), do not spin the wheels explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
may result. longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
transmission shifting occurring). If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located
on the right side of the shifter housing.
CONTENTS
䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 ▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 409 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 7
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
PROGRAMS which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. do the following:
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- crank or start the engine.
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not this test over.
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
WARNING! CAUTION!
• Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con-
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things formance and cause serious damage to the engine.
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
information. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
over materials that can burn. Such materials might involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve- Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
contact anything that can burn. resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
LIGHTS BULBS – Exterior Bulb No. 2. Reach into the engine compartment and pull the red
Low Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11 lock out at the green connector.
High Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 3. Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 7444NA straight back.
Front Side Marker Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11 4. Twist the bulb to the left.
Center High Mounted Stop 5. Pull bulb outward from assembly.
Lamp (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Assembly
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer) NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer) could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb
Rear Turn Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 7440NA (WY21W) Amber life.
Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7440 (W21W) Crystal
Fog Lamps
License Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W 7
1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout.
BULB REPLACEMENT
2. Remove electrical connector from bulb.
Headlamps
3. Remove bulb from housing.
1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the
headlamp.
CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 469 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 470 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 470
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
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▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
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ncorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
de immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only
adios and telephone fully shielded coaxial cable.
by trained personnel.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure
g installation.
a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
d be made directly to
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
attery as possible. The
normal may require special precautions.
made to body sheet
ery connection. This All installations should be checked for possible interference
between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.
e mounted on the roof
e should be used in
s. Magnets may affect
mpass on vehicles so