Exhaust GasWARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
They contain carbon monoxide
(CO), which is colorless and odor-
less. Breathing it can make you un-
conscious and can eventually poi-
son you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closedgarage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
If you are required to drive with
the trunk/liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed
and the climate control BLOWER
switch is set at high speed. DO
NOT use the recirculation mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into
the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed. The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle body
is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a
competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent
body areas for broken, damaged, de-
teriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In
addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lu-
brication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Safety Checks You Should
Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be re-
placed immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision. Rear seat
belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged
(i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regard-
ing belt or retractor condition, replace
the belt.
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Periodic Safety Checks You
Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
TiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear
and uneven wear patterns. Check for
stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect
the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect
sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for
proper cold inflation pressure.Lights
Have someone observe the operation
of brake lights and exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator
lights on the instrument panel.Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after over-
night parking for fuel, engine coolant,
oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gaso-
line fumes are detected or if fuel,
power steering fluid (2500/3500), or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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POWER CONVERTIBLE
TOP USAGE PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
The convertible top will not op-erate unless the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the cargo shield is posi-
tioned correctly, and the trunk
lid is closed and latched. In ad-
dition, the system is prohibited
from opening when the ambient
temperature is below 18°C.
The top system is prohibited from closing when the ambient
temperature is below 40°C.
Do not attempt to lower the top when frost, ice, or snow may be
present, this could cause dam-
age or prevent the top from stow-
ing completely.
The Power Top Control Module (PTCM) monitors and controls
lowering and raising of the top.
A series of micro-switches verify
that operations are complete be-
fore allowing the next stage of
lowering or raising operation. Opening and closing the top
consecutively without the engine
running may run the battery
down.
If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts while driving
with the top down, safely bring
the vehicle to a stop and buckle
the rear seat belts over the empty
seats. This will keep tension on
the seat belts and remove the
fluttering condition.
CAUTION!
Correctly position the cargoshield in the trunk before stowing
the top. Doing so closes a switch
that allows top operation (stow-
ing) to proceed. If the switch is
not closed, a warning message
displays in the instrument cluster
to notify the driver.
Always place items carefully into the trunk.
Do not push items too far into the trunk, particularly when the top
is retracted into its stowage area
in the trunk.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Do not use the area on top of the tonneau cover for storage.
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the convertible top
components, trunk contents, cargo
shield, and the vehicle interior.CAUTION!
Before operating the power top:
Always check on top of the ton- neau cover area to be sure that it
is clear of debris or other items.
Make sure the ambient tempera- ture is above 18°C.
Never attempt to lower a frozen convertible top. Wait until the top
is thawed before lowering it into
the stowage compartment. Low-
ering a cloth top at temperatures
below 0°C should be avoided.
Make sure the convertible top is dry
before lowering it into the stowage
compartment. Lowering the top
when damp, wet, or dirty can cause
stains, mildew, and damage to the
inside of your vehicle.
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Voice Training
For users experiencing difficulty with
the Uconnect™ Phone recognizing
their voice commands or numbers,
the Uconnect™ Phone Voice Training
feature may be used. To enter this
training mode, follow one of the two
following procedures:
From outside the Uconnect™ Phone
mode (e.g., from radio mode)
Press and hold the
button for
five seconds until the session be-
gins, or,
Press the
button and say the
“Voice Training”, “System Train-
ing”, “Start Voice Training”com-
mand.
Repeat the words and phrases when
prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone.
For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the
vehicle is parked with the engine run-
ning, all windows closed, and the
blower fan switched OFF.
This procedure may be repeated with
a new user. The system will adapt to
the last trained voice only. To restore the Voice Command system
to factory default settings, enter the
Voice Training session via the above
procedure and follow the prompts.
Reset
Press the
button.
After the “Ready” prompt, and the following beep, say “Setup”, then
“Reset”.
This will delete all phone pairing,
phone book entries, and other settings
in all language modes. The System
will prompt you before resetting to
factory settings.
Voice Command
For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least
½ in (1 cm) gap between the over-
head console (if equipped) and the
mirror.
Always wait for the beep before speaking.
Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person
sitting a few feet/meters away from
you.
Make sure that no one other than you
is speaking during a voice period. Performance is maximized under:
low-to-medium blower setting,
low-to-medium vehicle speed,
low road noise,
smooth road surface,
fully closed windows,
dry weather conditions.
Even though the system is designed for users speaking in European
English, Dutch, French, German,
Italian, or Spanish accents, the sys-
tem may not always work for some.
When navigating through an auto- mated system such as voice mail, or
when sending a page, at the end of
speaking the digit string, make sure
to say “Send”.
Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is
recommended.
It is not recommended to store similar
sounding names in the Uconnect™
Phonebook.
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System Setup
To switch to system setup, you may
say on of the following:
“Change to system setup”
“Main menu system setup”
“Switch to system setup”
“Change to setup”
“Main menu setup” or
“Switch to setup”
In this mode, you may say the follow-
ing commands:
“Language English”
“Language French”
“Language Spanish”
“Language Dutch”
“Language Deutsch”
“Language Italian”
“Tutorial”
“Voice Training”NOTE: Keep in mind that you
have to press the Voice Command
button first and wait for the
beep before speaking the “Barge
In” commands.
VOICE TRAINING
For users experiencing difficulty with
the system recognizing their voice com-
mands or numbers the Uconnect™
Voice “Voice Training” feature may be
used.1.
Press the Voice Command
but-
ton, say “System Setup” and once you
are in that menu then say “Voice
Training.” This will train your own
voice to the system and will improve
recognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases
when prompted by Uconnect™ Voice.
For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the
vehicle is parked, engine running, all
windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be
repeated with a new user. The system
will adapt to the last trained voice
only. SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Re-
straint System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
POWER SEATS
The power seat switch is on the out-
board side of the seat near the floor.
Use the switch to move the seat up,
down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the
seat.
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LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever on the left
side of the steering column controls
the operation of the headlights, park-
ing lights, turn signal lights, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel
light dimming, interior lights and fog
lights.
HEADLIGHTS AND
PARKING LIGHTSTurn the end of the multifunction lever
to the first detent for parking light op-
eration. Turn the end of the lever to the
second detent for headlight operation.
LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights or parking lights are
on after the ignition is turned to the
LOCK position, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver's door
is opened.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTSThis system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to ambi-
ent light levels. To turn the system on,
turn the end of the multifunction lever
to the AUTO position. When the system
is on, the Headlight Time Delay feature
is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after
you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position. To turn the Automatic
System off, turn the end of the multi-
function lever out of the AUTO position.
NOTE: The engine must be run-
ning before the headlights will
turn on in the Automatic mode.
HEADLIGHTS WITH
WIPERS (AVAILABLE
WITH AUTOMATIC
HEADLIGHTS ONLY)
When this feature is active, the head-
lights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the multifunction lever is placed
in the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wip-
ers are turned off if they were turned
on by this feature.
Multifunction Lever
Headlight Switch
Headlight Switch
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ELECTRICAL POWER
OUTLETS
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) elec-
trical power outlets on this vehicle.
Both of the power outlets are pro-
tected by a fuse.
The instrument panel power outlet,
located below the climate control
knobs, has power available only when
the ignition is ON. This power outlet
will also operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit.
NOTE: To preserve the heating el-
ement, do not hold the lighter in
the heating position.A second power outlet is located in-
side the center console.
The center console power outlet is
powered directly from the battery
(power available at all times). Items
plugged into this power outlet may
discharge the battery and/or prevent
the engine from starting.
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.
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CAUTION!
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Power outlets are designed for ac-
cessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power out-
lets 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.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet
Center Console
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar
Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Out-
let Inside Arm Rest
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use inthis type of outlet should be in-
serted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may
cause an electric shock and failure.CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be
plugged in draw power from the
vehicle's battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade
the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
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 suffi-
cient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehi-
cle's battery.CIGAR LIGHTER AND
ASH RECEIVER
(for versions/markets,
where provided)An optional ash receiver is available
from your authorized dealer and will
fit in the center console front cup-
holder.
The optional ash receiver also comes
with a cigar lighter that can be used
with the power outlets. Refer to “Elec-
trical Power Outlets” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information. CUPHOLDERS
FRONT SEAT CUPHOLDER
The cupholder in the center console
will accommodate either two large
size cups or two 0.5 L bottles or cans.
The one-piece insert can be removed
easily for cleaning. An optional re-
movable ashtray may be located in
one of the cupholders.
Front Cupholders
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