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INDEX 487 Wheel, Tilt ...140 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ...238 Storage ...162,417 Storage, Vehicle ...255 Stuck, Freeing ...367 Sun Roof ...151 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...52 Synthetic Engine Oil ...383 System, Navigation ...225 Tachometer ...174 Taillights ...424 Telescoping Steering Column ...140 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...248 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...172,354 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ...71 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...18 Theft System (Security Alarm) ...18 Tilt Steering Column ...140 Time Delay, Headlight ...133 Tip Start ...266 Tire and Loading Information Placard ...299 Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...298 Tire Markings ...294 Tire Safety Information ...294 Tires ...80,303,449 Aging (Life of Tires) ...309 Air Pressure ...303 Alignment ...312 Chains ...312 Changing ...356 Compact Spare ...307 Flat Changing ...363 General Information ...303 High Speed ...305 Inflation Pressures ...304 Jacking ...356 10

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
Locking Doors With The Key	17
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Sentry Key Programming	19
General Information	20
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED	23
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS	24
TO LOCK THE DOORS	26
TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK	27
USING THE EXPRESS DOWN WINDOWS FEATURE - IF EQUIPPED	27
USING THE PANIC ALARM	27
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS	27
BATTERY REPLACEMENT	27
GENERAL INFORMATION	28
REMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	29
HOW TO USE REMOTE START	30
DOOR LOCKS	31
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS	31
POWER DOOR LOCKS	33
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (REAR DOORS)	35
POWER WINDOWS	36
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES	36
AUTO WINDOW DOWN - IF EQUIPPED	37
AUTO WINDOW UP- IF EQUIPPED	38
RESET AUTO UP	39
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH	39
WIND BUFFETING	40
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	40
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	41
TRUNK INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
Lap/Shoulder Belts	44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	50
Rear Seat Belts	50
Seat Belt Pretensioners	50
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	51
BeltAlert Programming	51
Automatic Locking Mode	52
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	53
Seat Belt Extender	53
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	54
Airbag System Components	55
Front Seat Airbag Features	55
Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls	61
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	67
Child Restraint	69
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	80
SAFETY TIPS	80
Exhaust Gas	80
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	81
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	82
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	83
MIRRORS	87
INSIDE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR - IF EQUIPPED	87
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR - IF EQUIPPED	88
ELECTRIC REMOTE-CONTROL MIRRORS	89
ADJUSTING SIDEVIEW MIRRORS	90
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS - IF EQUIPPED	91
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	91
Operation	93
Phone Call Features	100
UConnect System Features	103
Advanced Phone Connectivity	107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	109
General Information	118
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	118
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	118
Commands	119
Voice Training	122
SEATS	123
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	123
Power Seats - If Equipped	126
Adjustable Head Restraints	127
Heated Seats - If Equipped	128
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat	129
Folding Rear Seat	130
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	131
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	132
LIGHTS	133
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	133
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights	134
Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped	135
Headlight Time Delay	135
Passing Light / Flash to Pass	136
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	136
Lights On Reminder	136
Fog Lights - If Equipped	136
Turn Signals	137
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	138
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	138
Intermittent Wiper System	140
Mist Feature	141
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	141
Windshield Washers	142
Adding Washer Fluid	142
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	142
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	143
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL OPERATION	144
TO ACTIVATE	144
TO SET AT THE DESIRED SPEED	145
TO DEACTIVATE	145
TO RESUME SPEED	145
TO VARY THE SPEED SETTING	145
TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING	146
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	146
Programming HomeLink	148
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	150
Using HomeLink	151
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	151
Security	152
Troubleshooting Tips	152
General Information	152
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	153
Opening Sunroof - Manual	154
Opening Sunroof - Express	154
Closing Sunroof - Manual	154
Venting Sunroof - Express	155
Closing Sunroof - Express	155
Auto Sunroof (Express) With Anti-Pinch Protection - If Equipped	155
Sunshade Operation	155
Wind Buffeting	155
Sunroof Maintenance	156
Ignition Off Operation	156
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	156
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	158
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED	158
Cupholder Ash Receiver - If Equipped	158
CONSOLE FEATURES	159
Console Features	159
CUPHOLDERS	162
Heated Or Cooled Cupholder - If Equipped	162
Rear Bottle Holders	163
STORAGE	164
CARGO AREA	164
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	167
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	171
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	172
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	173
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	174
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	185
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	186
Oil Change Required	187
Trip Functions	188
Compass Display	189
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	192
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	195
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	195
Radio Broadcast Signals	195
Two Types of Signals	195
Electrical Disturbances	195
AM Reception	196
FM Reception	196
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	196
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	197
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	202
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	205
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	207
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	207
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	209
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	209
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	217
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	219
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	222
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	222
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	224
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	225
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	225
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	226
Clock Setting Procedure	226
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	227
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	229
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	229
Clock Setting Procedure	229
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	231
Connecting The iPod Device	232
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	232
Play Mode	232
List or Browse Mode	234
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)	236
System Activation	236
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	236
Selecting Satellite Mode	237
Satellite Antenna	237
Reception Quality	237
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	238
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	240
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	240
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	240
Radio Operation	241
CD Player	241
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	242
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	244
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	244
CLIMATE CONTROLS	245
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	245
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	250
Operating Tips	256
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	260
Electric Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	260
STARTING AND OPERATING	261
STARTING PROCEDURES	266
Automatic Transaxle	266
Normal Starting	267
Tip Start Feature - Automatic Transaxle Only	268
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	268
If Engine Fails to Start	268
After Starting	269
Remote Start System - If Equipped	269
How To Use Remote Start	270
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	271
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	272
BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK	274
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM	274
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	275
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	277
AUTOSTICK OPERATION	278
AutoStick General Information	279
PARKING BRAKE	279
BRAKE SYSTEM	283
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	284
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP	287
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped	287
Traction Control System (TCS) - If Equipped	287
Brake Assist System (BAS) - If Equipped	288
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	289
POWER STEERING	292
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	293
Acceleration	293
Traction	294
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	294
Flowing/Rising Water	294
Shallow Standing Water	295
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	296
Tire Markings	296
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	300
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	301
TIRES-GENERAL INFORMATION	305
Tire Pressure	305
Tire Inflation Pressures	306
Radial-Ply Tires	308
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	309
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	309
Tire Spinning	310
Tread Wear Indicators	311
Life of Tire	311
Replacement Tires	312
Alignment And Balance	314
TIRE CHAINS	314
SNOW TIRES	314
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	315
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	315
Base System - If Equipped	318
Premium System - If Equipped	320
General Information	324
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	325
Reformulated Gasoline	326
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	326
MMT In Gasoline	327
Materials Added to Fuel	328
Fuel System Cautions	328
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	329
FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)	330
E-85 General Information	330
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	331
Fuel Requirements	331
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	332
Starting	333
Cruising Range	333
Replacement Parts	333
Maintenance	333
ADDING FUEL	334
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	334
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	336
VEHICLE LOADING	337
Vehicle Certification Label	337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	338
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	338
Overloading	338
Loading	339
TRAILER TOWING	340
Common Towing Definitions	340
Trailer Hitch Classification	342
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	343
Trailer and Tongue Weight	344
Towing Requirements	345
Towing Tips	349
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	351
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	351
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	353
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	355
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	355
Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)	357
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	358
Jack Location	358
Spare Tire Stowage	358
Spare Tire Removal	358
Preparations For Jacking	359
Jacking Instructions	360
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY	366
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	369
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	370
With The Ignition Key	370
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY	371
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	371
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY	372
Without Power - Override Transaxle Interlock System	372
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	373
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	379
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	379
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	380
REPLACEMENT PARTS	381
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	382
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	382
Engine Oil	382
Engine Oil Filter	386
Drive Belt	386
Spark Plugs	387
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	387
Catalytic Converter	387
Maintenance-Free Battery	389
Air Conditioner Maintenance	390
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	391
Power Steering - Fluid Check	393
Front Suspension Ball Joints	393
Steering Linkage	394
Body Lubrication	394
Windshield Wiper Blades	394
Windshield Washers	395
Exhaust System	395
Cooling System	396
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	402
Fuel System	402
Brake System	402
Automatic Transaxle	405
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings	408
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	408
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders	413
FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)	414
VEHICLE STORAGE	419
REPLACEMENT BULBS	419
BULB REPLACEMENT	420
Headlight Bulb Replacement	420
Head Light Assembly Removal - Bulb Replacement	422
Front Turn Signal/Park Light	424
Front Fog Light	424
Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Backup Light	426
License Plate Light	429
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	430
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	431
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	432
Engine	432
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	435
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	436
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	436
Required Maintenance Intervals	439
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	443
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	445
Prepare For The Appointment	445
Prepare A List	445
Be Reasonable With Requests	445
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	445
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	446
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	446
In Mexico contact	446
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	447
Service Contract	447
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	448
MOPAR PARTS	448
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	448
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	448
In Canada	449
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	449
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	451
Treadwear	451
Traction Grades	451
Temperature Grades	452

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Wheel, Tilt

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140

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System

Controls

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238

Storage

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162,417

Storage, Vehicle

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255

Stuck, Freeing

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367

Sun Roof

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

151

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag

. . . . . . . .

Synthetic Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

383

System, Navigation

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225

Tachometer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

174

Taillights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

424

Telescoping Steering Column

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)

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248

Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant

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172,354

Tether Anchor, Child Restraint

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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)

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Theft System (Security Alarm)

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Tilt Steering Column

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140

Time Delay, Headlight

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133

Tip Start

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266

Tire and Loading Information Placard

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299

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

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298

Tire Markings

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294

Tire Safety Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

294

Tires

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80,303,449

Aging (Life of Tires)

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309

Air Pressure

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

303

Alignment

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312

Chains

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312

Changing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

356

Compact Spare

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307

Flat Changing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

363

General Information

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303

High Speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

305

Inflation Pressures

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304

Jacking

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356

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