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Auto-Opening Power Windows
To fully open the window automatically
push the switch completely down. To
stop the window partway pull or push
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it. The power window
cannot be fully closed while the door is
open.
Power Window System Initialization
Procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other
reasons (such as a switch continues to
be operated after the window is
open/closed), the window will not fully
open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto
function will only resume on the power
window that has been reset:
1. Close the doors and the convertible
top.
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.
3. Make sure that the power window
lock switch located on the driver's door
is not depressed.
4. Push the switch and fully open the
window. 5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about two seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat steps four and five for the
passenger power window while seated
in the passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches. If the automatic power
window operation does not operate
normally while the doors or convertible
top are opened/closed, reset it using
the above procedures.
Engine-Off Power Window
Operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition has
been cycled from ON to the OFF
position with both doors closed. If any
door is opened, the power window will
stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up
firmly throughout window closure
because the auto-closing function will
be inoperable.04070103-LN2-002
Power Window Switches
1 — Driver's Window
2 — Passenger's Window 04070103-L12-001
Power Window Switch Function
1 — Closing-Lightly Pull The Switch Up
2 — Opening-Lightly Hold The Switch
Down
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Vanity Mirrors
To access the vanity mirror, fold the sun
visor down and lift the cover toward the
seats.
Interior Lights
Overhead Light
The interior light is located in the
headliner in between the sun visors.
The interior light can be set to three
different positions. Light switch positions:
On : Light is on at all times.
Door : Light is on when any door is
open. Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on.
Off : Light is off at all times.
Trunk Light
The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when closed. Note: To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations occurs with
the overhead light switch in the door
position and the ignition switched OFF:
Turns on for about 30 seconds when
the driver's door is unlocked.
Turns on for about 15 seconds when
a door is opened while a key fob is left
in the vehicle and then the door is
closed.
Turns on for about five seconds
when a door is opened from the outside
with a key fob being carried and then
the door is closed.06040100-L12-001AB
Sun Visor 06040200-12A-002AB
Overhead Light Switch
1—On
2 — Door
3—Off 06040200-T12-003
Trunk Light Location
1 — Trunk Light Switch
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The overhead light turns on for about
15 seconds when the ignition is
switched OFF with the overhead light
switch in the door position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
The ignition is switched ON and both
doors are closed.
The driver's door is locked.
Battery Saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the door
position or the trunk lid is left open, the
overhead light or trunk light turns off
after about 30 minutes to prevent
discharge of the battery.
To prevent discharge of the battery, if
the interior lights remain on (the interior
light switch is in the on position), they
will turn off automatically under the
following conditions:
No operations are done for about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched
OFF.
The button on the key fob is
pushed, or the request switch located
on the exterior door handle is pushed to
lock the doors (vehicles with the
advanced keyless function) after the
ignition is switched OFF.
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again if: The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
A door is opened.
A door is unlocked.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed through the
Connect system.
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side.
Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V (120 W, 10A).
The ignition must be placed in ACC or
ON.
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
Do not use accessories that require
more than 12V (120 W, 10A). Do not use accessories that are not
genuine FCA accessories or the
equivalent.
Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact an
authorized dealer.
Note: To prevent discharging of the
battery, do not use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or idling. 06040400-L12-002AB
Accessory Socket
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TRUNK LID Opening
Warning!Before opening the trunk lid, remove any
snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in
injury.
Be careful when opening/closing the
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas. Using The Remote Release Button
— If Equipped
The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the key fob, emergency key, or a
request switch on the exterior door
handle to prevent an intruder in the
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using
the key fob, emergency key, request
switch on the exterior door handle, or
place the ignition in the ON position.
Note: The remote release button
cannot be disabled by locking the
doors using the door-lock
switch/door-lock knob. Using The Electric Trunk Lid
Opener
With the remote release button: a trunk
lid can also be opened while the key
fob is being carried.
Push the electric trunk lid button and
raise the trunk lid when the latch
releases.
Without the remote release button:
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then
push the electric trunk lid opener and
raise it when the latch releases. 04030201-R12-001
Interior Trunk Lid Release Button 04030201-12A-001
Electric Trunk Release Button
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CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP) Lowering The
Convertible Top
Warning!Do not sit on the folded convertible top,
otherwise the convertible top could be
damaged or you may fall off and be injured.
To lower the convertible top, Proceed
as follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is OFF.
2. Make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted.
3. Push forward on the release latch.
There is a red indicator showing that
the latch is open. 4. With the lock release latch pushed
forward (red indicator visible), pull the
top latch handle rearward to unlock it.
5. Remove the striker from the anchor. Note: The power windows will go
down automatically when the
convertible top is opened. If the power
windows do not go down automatically,
fully open the windows using the power
window switch located on the doors. 04110102-L36-006
Lock Release Latch
1 — Release Latch Closed
2 — Release Latch Open 04110102-L21-001
Pulling The Top Latch Handle
Rearward
3 — Latch Release Handle 04110102-L22-002
Removing Striker From Anchor
4 — Striker
5 — Anchor
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6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top
handles.
7. Move the convertible top rearward
and while pushing the rear glass lightly
with your hand.
8. With the back end of the convertible
top pushed down, push the front end
until a latching sound is heard. Lightly
rock the retracted convertible top to
make sure it is securely locked. Warning!Always keep your hands and fingers
away from the fastening mechanisms when
moving the convertible top: it is dangerous
to place your hands or fingers near the
fastening mechanisms. Your hands or
fingers could be caught and injured by the
mechanism.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly
fastened when the vehicle is moving:
standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the convertible top storage area or center
console when the vehicle is moving is a
dangerous way to ride. During a sudden
maneuver or collision you could be
seriously injured or even killed.
Raising The Convertible
To p
To raise the convertible top, proceed as
follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is OFF.
2. Pull the unlock lever upward to
disengage the lock.04110102-123-002AB
Convertible Top Handles
6 — Handles 04110102-126-001AB
Retracted Convertible Top 04110103-121-004
Unlock Lever Location
1 — Unlock Lever
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ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING Power Steering
Electric power steering is only operable
when the engine is running.
If the engine is off or if the power
steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it requires more physical
effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, contact your authorized dealer.
The
warning light notifies the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
Note: Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme left or right for more than
five seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system. ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that
enables the vehicle to comply with
existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
Ignoring the following precautions could
cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause
the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will damage the converter and
cause poor performance:
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Do not drive your vehicle with any
sign of engine malfunction.
Do not coast with the ignition OFF.
Do not descend steep grades in gear
with the ignition OFF.
Do not operate the engine at high
idle for more than two minutes.
Do not tamper with the emission
control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by your
authorized dealer. Do not push-start or pull-start your
vehicle.
Under U.S. federal law, any modification
to the original-equipment emission
control system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such
modification made on a used vehicle is
also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of a
valve opening and closing can be heard
at the rear of the vehicle, however this
does not indicate an abnormality. The
vehicle has a self-checking device and
it operates while the engine is off.
Warning!A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do
not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact
anything that can burn.
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS Instrument Cluster
1 — Odometer/Trip Computer And Trip Computer Button/Dashboard Illumination
2 — Tachometer
3 — Speedometer
4 — Automatic Transmission Info Display
5 — Odometer/Trip Computer Info/Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge/Fuel Gauge/Outside Temperature/Cruise Control/Info
Switch Display 05020103-121-001AB
Instrument Cluster
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Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge And
Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Note: If the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red) turns
on, there is a possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and take appropriate
measures. If the vehicle continues to be
driven, it could cause damage to the
engine.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge 2 shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is in the ON position.
We recommend keeping the tank over
1/4 full.
E = Empty
F = Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates
or the fuel level is very low, refuel as
soon as possible.
Note:
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.
The display indicating a quarter or
less remaining fuel has more segments
to show the remaining fuel level in
greater detail.
The direction of the arrow on the
fuel gauge indicates that the fuel door
lid is on the left side of the vehicle.05020103-12A-002AB
Tachometer
1 — Tachometer Display 0502010417A007
Fuel/Temperature Gauge
1 — Engine Coolant Temperature
2 — Fuel Gauge
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Outside Temperature
Display
When the ignition is in the ON position,
the outside temperature is displayed.
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot
temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds. Changing The Temperature Unit Of
The Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Fahrenheit and
Celsius using the following procedure.
Settings can be changed through the
Connect 7.0 radio screen. Refer to
“Personalization Features” in this
chapter.
Note: When the temperature unit
indicated in the outside temperature
display is changed, the temperature
unit indicated in the engine coolant
gauge display changes in conjunction
with it.
Cruise Control Set
Vehicle Speed Display
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed. MAINTENANCE
MONITOR — IF
EQUIPPED Oil Life Reset
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the icon on the home
screen to display the “Applications”
screen.
2. Select “Maintenance” to display the
maintenance list screen.
3. Switch the tab and select the setting
item you want to change: “Scheduled,”
“Tire Rotation,” or “Oil Change.”05020107345034
Outside Temperature Screen
Display 0502010819A019
Cruise Control Display Screen
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