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394 STARTING AND OPERATING A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been exceeded. NOTE: Refer to the "Vehicle Certification Label" attached to the rear of the driver's door for your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR's. This table is only an example. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing-related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for operationЉ condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale.

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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM	17
Replacement Keys	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED	23
Using The RKE Transmitter	23
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	30
DOOR LOCKS	33
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS	33
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	34
WINDOWS	37
POWER VENT WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED	38
POWER WINDOWS	38
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	43
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR - IF EQUIPPED	43
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	47
LIFTGATE	49
POWER LIFTGATE - IF EQUIPPED	50
STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING	53
Safety Warnings	53
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap - If Equipped	55
Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap	56
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	57
Lap/Shoulder Belts	58
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	64
Seat Belt Pretensioners	65
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	66
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	67
Seat Belt Extender	67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	68
Airbag System Components	68
Front Seat Airbag Features	69
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	79
Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped	82
Child Restraints	82
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	91
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)	92
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	94
SAFETY TIPS	95
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE	95
PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE	96
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	99
MIRRORS	102
Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	102
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	103
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	106
Operation	108
Phone Call Features	115
UConnect System Features	118
Advanced Phone Connectivity	122
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	124
General Information	133
SEATS	133
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster	134
Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped	139
Swivel n Go Seating - If Equipped	148
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	155
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	156
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	158
HOOD SAFETY SWITCH - IF EQUIPPED	160
LIGHTS	161
Interior Lighting	161
Exterior Lights	163
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER	167
Turn Signals	167
TILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	171
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	172
Rear Park Assist Sensors	172
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	177
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	179
Activating Electronic Speed Control	179
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	182
Front Overhead Console - If Equipped	182
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	185
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK	186
GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING	190
SECURITY	190
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS	191
GENERAL INFORMATION	191
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	191
Power Sunroof Operation	192
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED	195
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	196
ELECTRICAL OUTLET USE WITH ENGINE OFF	198
SUN SCREENS- IF EQUIPPED	198
CUP HOLDERS AND CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER	200
Instrument Panel Cup Holders	200
Interior Bottle Holders	201
Smokers Package Kit - If Equipped	201
CONSOLE FEATURES	202
Basic Console	202
Premium Console - If Equipped	203
STORAGE	208
Glove Compartments	208
Door Trim Panel Storage	209
Driver Seatback Storage - If Equipped	210
Second Row Floor Storage Bins - If Equipped	211
Removing The Floor Console With Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped	212
Rear Compartment Storage	214
Coat Hooks	214
Cargo Area Storage	214
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	215
UMBRELLA HOLDER	218
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	218
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	221
INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS	225
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	226
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	227
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	228
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED	241
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Odometer Displays	241
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Reset Buttons	242
Compass/Temperature Display	243
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	245
EVIC Displays	246
TRIP FUNCTIONS	248
COMPASS DISPLAY	249
PERSONAL SETTINGS (CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)	251
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	254
RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS	254
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	256
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	256
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	264
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	266
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	269
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	269
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	271
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	272
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	277
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	279
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	282
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	282
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	284
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	284
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	285
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	285
Clock Setting Procedure	285
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	287
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	288
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	288
Clock Setting Procedure	288
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	290
System Activation	291
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	291
Selecting Satellite Mode	292
Satellite Antenna	292
Reception Quality	292
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	292
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	295
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	295
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	295
Connecting The iPod Device	296
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	296
Play Mode	297
List or Browse Mode	298
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED	300
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	301
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	302
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	302
Radio Operation	303
CD Player	303
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	303
CLIMATE CONTROLS	304
MANUAL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM	304
REAR MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ZONE - IF EQUIPPED	310
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) - IF EQUIPPED	313
SUMMER OPERATION	321
WINTER OPERATION	321
VACATION/STORAGE	322
WINDOW FOGGING	322
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE	322
OPERATING TIPS	323
A/C AIR FILTER - IF EQUIPPED	323
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER - IF EQUIPPED	323
STARTING AND OPERATING	325
STARTING PROCEDURES	328
Automatic Transmission	329
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	331
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	332
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	332
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	333
Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission	339
PARKING BRAKE	339
BRAKE SYSTEM	341
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	342
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS	344
Traction Control System (TCS)	344
POWER STEERING	349
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	350
ACCELERATION	350
TRACTION	350
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	351
Flowing/Rising Water	351
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	353
Tire Markings	353
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	357
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	361
Tire Pressure	361
TIRE CHAINS	370
SNOW TIRES	371
TIRE ROTATION	371
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	372
BASIC TPMS WITHOUT EVIC - IF EQUIPPED	374
PREMIUM TPMS WITH EVIC - IF EQUIPPED	376
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	381
ADDING FUEL	385
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	385
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	387
FLEXIBLE FUEL - 3.3L ENGINES ONLY	388
E-85 General Information	388
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	389
Fuel Requirements	389
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles	390
Starting	390
Cruising Range	391
Replacement Parts	391
Maintenance	391
VEHICLE LOADING	392
Vehicle Certification Label	392
TRAILER TOWING	396
Common Towing Definitions	396
Towing Tips	407
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	409
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	411
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	412
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	412
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	414
Jack Location	414
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	426
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	428
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	429
Towing With The Ignition Key	429
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	431
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	437
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAP	438
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	438
REPLACEMENT PARTS	440
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	440
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	441
ENGINE OIL	441
ENGINE OIL FILTER	444
DRIVE BELT	445
SPARK PLUGS	445
ENGINE AIR CLEANER	445
CATALYTIC CONVERTER	446
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY	448
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE	450
POWER STEERING - FLUID CHECK	453
FRONT SUSPENSION - BALL JOINTS	453
STEERING SHAFT SEAL	453
DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS	454
BODY LUBRICATION	454
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES	454
COOLING SYSTEM	456
HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES	461
FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS	461
BRAKES	462
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	464
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS	467
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION	467
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cup Holders	473
FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)	474
VEHICLE STORAGE	481
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	482
BULB REPLACEMENT	483
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) - If Equipped	483
Quad Headlights	483
Front Park/Turn Signal and Side Marker Lights	484
Front Side Marker Lights	484
Fog Lights	485
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lights	486
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	487
License Light	487
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	488
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	489
Engine	489
Chassis	490
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	491
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	492
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	492
Required Maintenance Intervals	495
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	499
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	501
Prepare For The Appointment	501
Prepare A List	501
Be Reasonable With Requests	501
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	501
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	502
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	502
In Mexico contact	503
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	503
Service Contract	503
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	504
MOPAR PARTS	505
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	505
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	505
In Canada	505
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	505
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	507
Treadwear	507
Traction Grades	507
Temperature Grades	508