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326 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage under extreme conditions. Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents. Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS	7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	12
Ignition Key Removal	12
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	14
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
Sentry Key Programming	17
General Information	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	18
Rearming of the System	18
To Arm the System	19
To Disarm the System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	21
To unlock the doors	21
To lock the doors	24
Convertible Top Operation	25
To Unlatch the Trunk	25
Express Down Window Feature	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	30
WINDOWS	32
Power Windows	32
Wind Buffeting	36
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	36
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	38
Trunk Emergency Release	38
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	39
Lap/Shoulder Belts	40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	44
Seat Belt Pretensioners	45
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	45
Automatic Locking Mode	47
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	47
Seat Belt Extender	48
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	48
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	60
Child Restraint	62
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	72
SAFETY TIPS	73
Transporting Passengers	73
Lock Your Vehicle	73
Exhaust Gas	74
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	75
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	75
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	77
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION	81
Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions	82
Cargo Protector	85
Power Convertible Top Controls	86
Lowering the Power Convertible Top	87
Raising the Power Convertible Top	87
Wind Stop	88
Power Convertible Top Operation and Warning Messages	92
MIRRORS	96
Automatic Dimming Mirror	96
Outside Mirrors	97
Power Remote Control Mirrors	98
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	99
Vanity Mirror - If Equipped	99
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	99
Operation	101
Phone Call Features	108
UConnect System Features	110
Advanced Phone Connectivity	115
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	117
General Information	125
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	125
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	125
Commands	126
Voice Training	129
SEATS	130
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	130
Easy Entry System	133
Power Seats - If Equipped	134
Head Restraints	135
Heated Seats - If Equipped	135
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	137
LIGHTS	138
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control	138
Headlights and Parking Lights	139
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	139
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	139
Headlight Time Delay - If Equipped	140
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	140
Lights-On Reminder	141
Fog Lights - If Equipped	141
Turn Signals	142
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	142
Flash to Pass	143
Interior Lights	144
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	146
Intermittent Wiper System	147
Mist Feature	148
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	148
Windshield Washers	149
Adding Washer Fluid	149
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	150
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	151
Electronic Speed Control Operation	151
To Activate	151
To Set At A Desired Speed	152
To Deactivate	152
To Resume Speed	153
To Vary The Speed Setting	153
To Accelerate For Passing	154
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	155
Programming HomeLink	156
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	159
Using HomeLink	160
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	160
Security	160
Troubleshooting Tips	160
General Information	161
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	161
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	163
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED	163
Cup Holder Ash Receiver - If Equipped	163
CUP HOLDERS	164
Front Seat Cup Holder	164
Heated or Cooled Cup Holder - If Equipped	164
Rear Seat Cup Holders	165
CONSOLE FEATURES	166
Storage	166
Sliding Armrest - If Equipped	168
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	169
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	173
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	174
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	175
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	176
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	188
Oil Change Required	189
Trip Functions	190
Compass Display	191
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	194
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	196
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	197
Radio Broadcast Signals	197
Two Types of Signals	197
Electrical Disturbances	197
AM Reception	197
FM Reception	197
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	198
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	199
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	206
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	208
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	211
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	211
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	213
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	214
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	214
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	215
Clock Setting Procedure	215
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	217
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	218
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	218
Clock Setting Procedure	218
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	221
Connecting the iPod Device	221
Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons	221
Play Mode	222
List or Browse Mode	223
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)	225
System Activation	225
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	226
Selecting Satellite Mode	226
Satellite Antenna	226
Reception Quality	227
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	227
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)	229
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	229
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	230
Right-Hand Switch Functions	230
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	230
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) Operation	231
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	231
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	231
CLIMATE CONTROLS	232
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	232
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	237
Operating Tips	243
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	246
Electric Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	246
STARTING AND OPERATING	247
STARTING PROCEDURES	251
Automatic Transaxle	251
Normal Starting	252
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	252
If Engine Fails to Start	253
After Starting	254
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	255
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	255
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System	256
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	257
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	262
AutoStick Operation	263
AutoStick General Information	263
PARKING BRAKE	264
BRAKE SYSTEM	267
Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped	268
POWER STEERING	270
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	271
Acceleration	271
Traction	271
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	272
Flowing/Rising Water	272
Shallow Standing Water	272
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED	274
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED	275
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED	276
ESP Operating Modes	277
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	278
Synchronizing ESP	279
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	280
Tire Markings	280
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	283
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	284
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	288
Tire Pressure	288
Tire Inflation Pressures	289
Radial-Ply Tires	291
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	292
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	293
Tire Spinning	294
Tread Wear Indicators	294
Life of Tire	295
Replacement Tires	296
Alignment And Balance	297
TIRE CHAINS	297
SNOW TIRES	298
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	298
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	299
Base System - If Equipped	302
Premium System - If Equipped	304
General Information	307
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	307
Reformulated Gasoline	309
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	309
MMT In Gasoline	310
Materials Added to Fuel	310
Fuel System Cautions	310
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	311
FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)	312
E-85 General Information	312
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	313
Fuel Requirements	313
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	314
Starting	315
Cruising Range	315
Replacement Parts	315
Maintenance	315
ADDING FUEL	316
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	316
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	318
VEHICLE LOADING	319
Vehicle Certification Label	319
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	319
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	320
Overloading	320
Loading	321
TRAILER TOWING	322
Common Towing Definitions	322
Trailer Hitch Classification	324
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	325
Trailer and Tongue Weight	326
Towing Requirements	327
Towing Tips	331
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	333
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	333
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	335
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	336
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	336
Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)	337
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	338
Preparations For Jacking	338
Jack Location	339
Spare Tire Stowage	339
Jacking Instructions	340
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	344
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	348
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	349
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY	349
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	349
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY	350
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	351
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	357
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	358
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	358
REPLACEMENT PARTS	360
DEALER SERVICE	360
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	361
Engine Oil	361
Engine Oil Filter	365
Drive Belt	365
Spark Plugs	365
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	365
Catalytic Converter	366
Maintenance-Free Battery	367
Air Conditioner Maintenance	369
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	370
Power Steering - Fluid Check	371
Front Suspension Ball Joints	372
Steering Linkage	372
Body Lubrication	372
Windshield Wiper Blades	373
Windshield Washers	374
Exhaust System	374
Cooling System	375
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	381
Fuel System	381
Brake System	381
Automatic Transaxle	384
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings	387
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	387
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders	392
CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE	393
Soft Top	393
Weather Strip Care - Soft and Hard Top	395
FUSES (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)	395
VEHICLE STORAGE	400
REPLACEMENT BULBS	400
BULB REPLACEMENT	400
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight	401
Front Turn Signal/Park Light	402
Front Fog Light	403
Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Backup Light	404
License Plate Light	407
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	408
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	409
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	410
Engine	410
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	413
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	414
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	414
Required Maintenance Intervals	417
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	421
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	423
Prepare For The Appointment	423
Prepare A List	423
Be Reasonable With Requests	423
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	423
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	424
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	424
In Mexico contact	424
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	425
Service Contract	425
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	426
MOPAR PARTS	426
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	427
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C	427
In Canada	427
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	427
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	429
Treadwear	429
Traction Grades	429
Temperature Grades	430