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•SELECT Button
Push and release the SELECT button when
prompted by the EVIC to Reset Main Menu
features with a reset capability or to change
Personal Settings.
•DOWN Button
Push and release the DOWN button when
prompted by the EVIC to step through stored
system warning messages or Personal Settings
features.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Low Tire Pressure
•Low Fuel
•Service TPM System (refer to#Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System#in#Starting and Operating#)
•Premium TPM System Graphic Display
•Damaged Key
•Key in Ignition
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Key Fob Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle Not in Park —
automatic transmission
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•Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle in Motion —
manual transmission
•Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
•Gate Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing the Liftgate/
back door open and A single chime )
•Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting
And Operating” for more details)
•Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
•ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equipped
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC display for approximately 5
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the
MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.Do not
start the engine.
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
EVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature push and release the
MENU button once for each step. A step from the last item
in the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be
displayed. The following features are in the Main menu:
•Compass, Outside Temperature, and ECO display
•Digital Speedometer
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance to Empty
•Elapsed Time
•Vehicle Information
•Coolant Temp
•Oil Pressure
•Transmission Temp
•Oil Life Remaining (Automatic Oil Change Indicator)
•EVIC Units Selection
•System Warnings
•Personal Settings
•Tire Pressure
NOTE:For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver-
age Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC prompts
a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the word
RESET next to it.
When the SELECT button is pushed, the selected feature
will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the
SELECT button graphic. Pushing SELECT a second time
will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time.
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reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or
START.
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
Average Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty features.
Push and Release the SELECT button to toggle units
between#U.S.#and#METRIC#.
Advanced EVIC Messages (Customer Information
Features)
Push and release the MENU button until “Advanced
EVIC Messages” displays in the EVIC. Then, push the
DOWN button to display any one of the following
choices.
•Digital Speedometer
Shows the actual vehicle speed in mph or km/h.
•Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
•Transmission Temperature
Shows the actual transmission fluid temperature.
•Automatic Oil Change Indicator
Shows the oil life measured in percentage.
System Status
Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning
Messages stored. Pushing and releasing the DOWN
button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing.
Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are
active Warning Messages stored. Pushing and releasing
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the DOWN button when SYSTEM WARNINGS PRES-
ENT is displayed will display each stored warning for
each button push. Push and release the MENU button to
return to the Main Menu.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h)
(manual transmission) or when the shift lever is in PARK
(auto transmission).
Push and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC.
Use the DOWN button to display one of the following
choices:
Language
When in this display you may select one of five lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the SELECT button while in this display to select English,
Espanol or Francais. Then, as you continue, the informa-
tion will display in the selected language.
Auto Lock Doors
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock automati-
cally when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled, to
make your selection, press and release the SELECT button
until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Auto Unlk On Exit
When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until “On” or “Off” appears.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES................420
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped.......420
▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped.....421
▫Normal Starting.......................421
▫Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or
−29°C).............................421
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................422
▫After Starting........................424
!ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .424
!MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .424
▫Shifting.............................425
▫Downshifting........................426
▫Reverse Shifting......................428
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED.........................429
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............431
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .431
▫Five-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped...........................431
▫Gear Ranges.........................433
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock your 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the
vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlock-
ing ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
Four-Wheel Drive Models Only
In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether
or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature
enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to
start when in 4L without having to press the clutch pedal.
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The “4WD Indicator Light” will illuminate when the
transfer case has been shifted into this mode.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Start the vehicle with the shift lever in the PARK position
(vehicle can also be started in NEUTRAL). Apply the
brake before shifting to any driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transmission Only
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will continue to run, but will automatically disengage
itself when the engine is running. If the engine fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec-
onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or−29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
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