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174 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on the driving style, the driving situation and the road characteristics. The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release. Move the shift lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied. Do not release the brake until ready to drive. The vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the shift lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position. NOTE: After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon: • Shift lever position • Program mode selector switch • Accelerator position

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	11
Keys	11
Obtaining Replacement Keys	12
Ignition Key Removal	13
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	13
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK	14
DOOR LOCKS	14
Central Locking Switch	16
Automatic Central Locking	16
General Notes On the Central Locking System	17
Emergency Unlocking Feature	18
Start Lockout	18
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	18
To Unlock the Doors	18
To Lock The Doors	19
Panic Alarm	20
To Use the Panic Alarm	20
General Information	21
Transmitter Battery Service	22
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM	23
Tow-Away Alarm	23
DECKLID INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE - ROADSTER	24
POWER WINDOWS	26
Power Window Operation With The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only)	27
REAR LIFTGATE/DECKLID RELEASE	27
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	28
Lap/Shoulder Belts	29
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	34
Seat Belt Extender	34
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	35
Child Restraint	54
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	63
SAFETY TIPS	63
Exhaust Gas	63
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	64
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	65
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	67
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION	70
To Lower The Top	72
To Raise The Top	77
Convertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal Chart	81
CONSOLE FEATURES	82
Storage Compartments (If Equipped)	82
Ashtray	84
Coin Holder	85
Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter	85
Glove Compartment	86
CUPHOLDER (If Equipped)	86
MIRRORS	87
Inside Day/Night Mirror	87
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	88
Heated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	88
Outside Mirrors	88
Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors	88
Vanity Mirrors	90
SEATS	90
Manual Seat Adjustments (If Equipped)	91
Driver Eight-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)	93
Passenger Four-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)	94
Heated Seats (If Equipped)	94
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	95
INTERIOR LIGHTS	96
Front Map/Reading Lights	97
Battery Saver Feature	97
Instrument Panel Lighting	98
Night Security Illumination	98
EXTERIOR LIGHTS	99
Headlights and Parking Lights	99
Daytime Running Lights (Where Applicable)	99
Fog Lights (If Equipped)	100
Standing Lights	100
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER	101
Turn Signals	101
Headlight Dimmer Switch	102
Passing Light	103
Windshield Wipers And Washer	103
Mist Function	105
TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	106
REAR SPOILER	108
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)	110
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)	112
Synchronizing ESP	115
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	115
To Vary The Speed Setting	117
To Deactivate	117
To Resume Speed	118
Using Speed Control On Hills	118
GARAGE DOOR OPENER (If Equipped)	119
Programming The Universal Transceiver	120
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	123
Using the Universal Transceiver	124
Erasing Universal Transceiver Buttons	124
Reprogramming a Single Button	124
Security	124
UMBRELLA HOOK	125
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	127
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS	129
NSTRUMENT CLUSTER	130
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	131
INFINITY MODULUS AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER AND GPS NAVIGATION	145
AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER	146
INFINITY MODULUS Entertainment Systems	146
CD Player Operation	151
User Menu	153
User Memory (USER - 1, 2, 3)	154
Mono/Stereo	154
Driver - L/R	155
Telephone mute characteristics	155
COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE	156
RADIO ANTENNA	156
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	157
CLIMATE CONTROLS	157
Temperature Control	158
Fan Control	158
Basic Setting - Heater	159
Basic Setting - Air Conditioner	159
Dust Filter (If Equipped)	164
Operating Tips	165
STARTING AND OPERATING	167
STARTING PROCEDURES	170
Normal Starting	170
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	171
If Engine Fails to Start	171
After Starting	172
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING	172
Manual Transmission	173
Recommended Shift Speeds	174
Automatic Transmission	176
Stopping	177
Maneuvering	177
Park Position	178
Reverse	179
Neutral	179
Drive	180
AutoStick Gear selection	180
Gear Ranges	181
Program mode selector switch	182
Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)	183
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	184
Traction	184
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	185
Flowing/Rising Water	185
PARKING BRAKE	187
BRAKE SYSTEM	188
Brake Assist System (BAS)	189
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	191
Synchronizing ESP	193
ESP Control switch	193
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	194
Brake Pad Break-In	198
POWER STEERING	198
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	200
TIRE MARKINGS	200
TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURE	205
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	209
Tire Pressure	209
Tire Inflation Pressures	210
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	212
Radial-Ply Tires	212
Tire Spinning	213
Tread Wear Indicators	213
Life Of Tire	214
Replacement Tires	215
Alignment And Balance	216
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM	216
General Information	220
TIRE CHAINS	221
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES	222
SNOW TIRES	222
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	223
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	224
Reformulated Gasoline	225
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	225
MMT in Gasoline	226
Materials Added to Fuel	226
Sulfur in Gasoline	226
ADDING FUEL	227
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	227
VEHICLE LOADING	229
Roof Luggage Rack	230
TRAILER TOWING	231
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	233
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	234
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	234
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR AND JACKING	236
TIREFIT	236
Preparations for Jacking	239
Jack Location and Instructions	241
JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY	243
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	246
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	247
Towing Eyes	249
Tow-Away Alarm	250
CONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION	251
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure	252
Opening a Locked Decklid	258
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	259
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)	263
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	264
REPLACEMENT PARTS	265
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	265
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	266
Engine Oil	266
Ignition Wiring System	273
Crankcase Emission Control System	273
Maintenance-Free Battery	273
Air Conditioner	275
Power Steering Fluid	276
Chassis Lubrication	277
Body Lubrication	278
Windshield Wiper Blades	278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	279
Windshield Washer Reservoir	280
Exhaust System	281
Cooling System	282
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	286
Brakes	287
Automatic Transmission	290
Manual Transmission	291
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	292
CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE	297
Washing	298
General Cleaning	298
Weather Strip Care	299
FUSES	299
Underhood Accessory Fuse Block Fuses	299
Relay Control Module Fuses	304
Interior Fuses	305
REPLACEMENT BULBS	307
Interior Light Bulbs	307
Exterior Light Bulbs	307
EXTERIOR LIGHT BULB SERVICE	308
Headlights	308
Front Turn Signal and Parking/Standing Lights	309
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lights	309
Tail, Stop, Back Up and Turn Signal Lights	310
License Plate Light	311
Headlight Aiming	312
VEHICLE STORAGE	313
SPECIFICATIONS	314
FLUID CAPACITIES	317
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	318
Engine	318
Chassis	319
Body	320
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	321
INTRODUCTION	322
WARRANTY	322
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	323
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	324
SCOPE OF WORK FOR A SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICE	324
SCOPE OF WORK FOR B SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICE	325
FSS SYSTEM	327
REGULAR CHECK-UPS	328
Additional Periodic Maintenance	329
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS	331
Coolant	331
Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replacement (If Equipped)	331
ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER REPLACEMENT	332
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	333
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	335
Prepare For The Appointment	335
Prepare A List	335
Be Reasonable With Requests	335
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	335
Chrysler Motors LLC Customer Center	336
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	337
In Mexico contact	337
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	337
Service Contract	337
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	338
MOPAR PARTS	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	339
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	339
In Canada	339
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	339
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	341
Treadwear	341
Traction Grades	341
Temperature Grades	342