Shared ModesThe VES™ and radio are capable of communi-
cating with each other. This allows the VES™ to
output radio audio to the headphones and the
radio to output VES™ audio to the vehicle
speakers. When the radio and VES™ are in the
same (shared) mode, a VES™ icon will be
visible on the radio’s display and the shared
icon will be visible on the VES™ screen. When
in shared mode, the same audio source is
heard in the headphones and vehicle speakers
simultaneously.
If the radio functions (FM, AM, or SAT) are in the
shared mode with the VES™, only the radio is
able to control the radio functions. In this case,
VES™ can share the radio mode, but not
change stations until the radio mode is changed
to a mode that is different from the VES™
selected radio mode. When shared, the radio
has priority over the VES™ or all radio modes(FM, AM, and SAT). The VES™ has the ability
to switch tuner (AM/FM/MW/LW), SEEK, TUNE,
and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is
not in shared mode.
When in shared disc or satellite video mode
both the radio and the VES™ have control of
the video functions. The VES™ has the ability to
control the following video modes:
1. CD: Ability to Fast Forward, Rewind, and
Track Up/Down.
2. CD Changer (in radio): Ability to Disk Up/
Down and program all listed CD controls (Fast
Forward, Rewind, and Track Up/Down).
The VES™ can even control radio modes or video
modes while the radio is turned off. The VES™
can access the radio modes or disc modes by
navigating to those modes on the VES™ and
activating a radio mode or disc mode.
Information Mode Display
When information mode is active, the current
mode setting for both audio channels is dis-
played. In addition to the items called out by
number, the remaining information displays the
current status of the source (such as station
frequency, name, preset or track number, song
title, artist name, album name, etc.).
1. Channel 1 Mode – Displays the current
source for Channel 1.
Information Mode Video Screen Display
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Display Settings
When watching a video source (DVD Video with
the disc in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing
the remote control’s SETUP button activates
the Display Settings menu. These settings con-
trol the appearance of the video on the screen.
The factory default settings are already set for
optimum viewing, so there is no need to change
these settings under normal circumstances.
To change the settings, press the remote con-
trol’s navigation buttons (,) to select an
item, then press the remote control’s navigation
buttons (, ) to change the value for the currently selected item. To reset all values back
to the original settings, select the Default Set-
tings menu option and press the remote con-
trol’s ENTER button.
Disc Features control the remote DVD player’s
(if equipped) settings of DVD being watched in
the remote player.
Listening To Audio With The Screen
Closed
To listen to only audio portion of the channel
with the screen closed:
•
Set the audio to the desired source and
channel.
• Close the video screen.
• To change the current audio mode, press the
remote control’s SOURCE button. This will
automatically select the next available audio
mode without using the MODE/SOURCE Se-
lect menu.
• When the screen is reopened, the video
screen will automatically turn back on and
show the appropriate display menu or media. If the screen is closed and there is no audio
heard, verify that the headphones are turned on
(the ON indicator is illuminated) and the head-
phone selector switch is on the desired channel.
If the headphones are turned on, press the
remote control’s power button to turn audio on.
If audio is still not heard, check that fully
charged batteries are installed in the head-
phones.Why Does The Screen Mode Change
Automatically?
In order to make the operation of the VES™
simple and with the least amount of driver distrac-
tion, specific events will cause the screen(s) to
automatically switch to DVD mode. These events
are:
•
Loading a disc in the DVD player (if so
equipped),
• Pressing the PLAY button on the DVD player
faceplate when the disc is stopped or
paused, or
• AM/FM band selection via Radio.
Video Screen Display Settings
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center and controls the
volume and mode of the sound system. Press-
ing the top of the rocker switch will increase the
volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio
switch between the various modes available.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center. The function of
the left-hand control is different depending on
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode.
Radio OperationPressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the next listenable station and pressing the
bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the
next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that
you have programmed in the radio preset push-
button.
CD PlayerPressing the top of the switch once will go to the
next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the
switch once will go to the beginning of the
current track, or to the beginning of the previous
track if it is within one second after the current
track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays
the second track; three times, it will play the
third, etc.
The center button on the left side rocker switch
has no function for a single-disc CD player.
However, when a multiple-disc CD player is
equipped on the vehicle, the center button will
select the next available CD in the player.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching
the surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a
soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid
scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thin-
ner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures
may become too high.
NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched,
reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or
dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection
encoding. Try a known good disc before con-
sidering disc player service.
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In the event of a momentary problem, the
transmission can be reset to regain all forward
gears by performing the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the
problem is no longer detected, the transmission
will return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we
recommend that you visit your authorized
dealer at your earliest possible conve-
nience. Your authorized dealer has diagnos-
tic equipment to determine if the problem
could recur. If the transmission cannot be
reset, authorized dealer service is required.Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control
allows the driver to limit the highest available
gear when the shift lever is in the DRIVE
position. For example, if you shift the transmis-
sion into 3 (third gear), the transmission will
never shift above third gear, but will shift down
into second and first gears normally.
You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode
at any vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in
the DRIVE position, the transmission will oper-
ate automatically, shifting between all available
gears. Tapping the shift lever to the left (-) will
downshift the transmission, activate ERS mode,
display the current gear in the instrument clus-
ter, and maintain that gear as the top available
gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping the shift lever
to the left (-) or right (+) will change the top
available gears.
To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the
shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is once again
displayed in the shift lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster.WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
Screen Display
12 3 4 D
Actual Gear(s)
Allowed 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
NOTE:
To select the proper gear position for maxi-
mum deceleration (engine braking), simply
press and hold the shift lever to the left (-).
The transmission will shift to the range from
which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
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In the event of a momentary problem, the
transmission can be reset to regain all forward
gears by performing the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6.
Shift into the desired gear range. If the prob-
lem is no longer detected, the transmission will
return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we
recommend that you visit your authorized
dealer at your earliest possible conve-
nience. Your authorized dealer has diagnos-
tic equipment to determine if the problem
could recur. If the transmission cannot be
reset, authorized dealer service is required. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control
allows the driver to limit the highest available
gear when the shift lever is in the DRIVE
position. For example, if you shift the transmis-
sion into 3 (third gear), the transmission will
never shift above third gear, but will shift down
into second and first gears normally.
Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables
an additional underdrive gear which is not nor-
mally used during through-gear accelerations.
This additional gear can improve vehicle perfor-
mance and cooling capability when towing a
trailer on certain grades. In ERS mode, gears 1
though 3 are underdrive gears, and ERS 4 is
direct drive. ERS 5 and 6 (Overdrive gears ) are
the same as the normal fourth and fifth gears.
You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at
any vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in the
DRIVE position, the transmission will operate
automatically, shifting between all available
gears. Tapping the shift lever to the left (-) will
activate ERS mode, display the current gear in
the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as
the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tap-
ping the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will
change the top available gear.
The instrument cluster display will show the
requested top gear limit, however the transmis-
sion will not downshift to the requested gear if
doing so would overspeed the engine. The
transmission will downshift once the vehicle
speed has slowed sufficiently.
To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the
shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is once again
displayed in the shift lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
NOTE:
To select the proper gear position for maxi-
mum deceleration (engine braking), simply
press and hold the shift lever to the left (-).
The transmission will shift to the range from
which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
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Special AdditivesThe manufacturer strongly recommends against
using any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be
impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore,
do not add any fluid additives to the transmis-
sion. The only exception to this policy is the use
of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid
using transmission sealers as they may ad-
versely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your trans-
mission as the chemicals can damage your
transmission components. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.Fluid Level Check – 3.6L And 3.0L Diesel
Engine
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does
not require adjustment under normal operating
conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not
required, therefore the transmission has no
dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your
transmission fluid level using a special service
dipstick.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission mal-
function, visit your authorized dealer immedi-
ately to have the transmission fluid level
checked. Operating the vehicle with an im-
proper fluid level can cause severe transmis-
sion damage.
CAUTION!
•
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit
your authorized dealer immediately. Se-
vere transmission damage may occur.
Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately. Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine
It is best to check the fluid level when the
transmission is at normal operating temperature
(approximately 180°F / 82°C). This occurs after
at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal
operating temperature the fluid cannot be held
comfortably between the fingertips.
Use the following procedure to check the fluid
level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Run the engine at idle speed and normal
operating temperature.
3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the
brake pedal.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each
gear position (allowing time for the transmission
to fully engage in each position), ending with the
shift lever in PARK.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and rein-
sert it until seated.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline
Engine
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in
this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle war-
ranty and ensure the best vehicle performance
and reliability. More frequent maintenance may
be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should also
be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched-
uled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil Change Re-
quired” will be displayed in the EVIC and a
single chime will sound, indicating that an oil
change is necessary.
The oil change indicator message will illuminate
approximately 7,000 miles (11,200 km) after the
most recent oil change was performed. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within 500 miles (800 km).
NOTE:
•
The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicles oil if it has been 12
months since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated. •
Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an ex-
tended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or
12 months, whichever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched-
uled oil change. If this scheduled oil change is
performed by someone other than your autho-
rized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
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Odometer...................164
Trip ................... .164
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ......245
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ......245
Oil Change Indicator .............177
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .........177
Oil, Engine ................. .313
Capacity .................340
Change Interval ..........177, 313
Diesel ...................314
Dipstick ................. .313
Disposal .................315
Filter ...................315
Filter Disposal ..............315
Identification Logo ............313
Materials Added to ...........315
Recommendation .........314, 340
Synthetic .................315
Viscosity ..............314, 340
Oil Filter, Selection ..............315
Onboard Diagnostic System .........312
Operating Precautions ............312
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ......6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...........71
Overdrive ................231, 236
Overdrive OFF Switch .........231, 236
Overhead Console ..............140 Overheating, Engine
..........167, 294
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......6
Paint Care ................. .328
Paint Damage ................328
Parking Brake ................ .250
Park Sense System, Rear ..........134
Passing Light .................112
Personal Settings ...............184
Pets .......................58
Phone, Cellular ................. 7
2
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) .......72
Power Door Locks ................22
Lift Gate ..................29
Mirrors ...................71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .146
Seats ................ .94, 95
Steering ..............248, 250
Sunroof ...............142, 144
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....116
Windows ..................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .......41
Preparation for Jacking ...........295
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................37 Programmable Electronic Features
.....184
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ...............19
Quadra-Lift ................. .241
Quadra-Trac .................237
Radial Ply Tires ................261
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . .323
Radio Operation ...............209
Radio (Sound Systems) ...........188
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........114
Rear Axle (Differential) ............325
Rear Camera .................139
Rear Cupholder ................149
Rear Fog Lights ...............168
Rear Park Sense System ..........134
Rear Seat, Folding ..............100
Rear Window Features ...........154
Rear Wiper/Washer .............154
Recorder, Event Data .............49
Recreational Towing .............287
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ................288
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ................290
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