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INDEX 537 Selection of Lubricant ...465,490 Transmission ...465 Automatic ...465 Fluid ...465,490 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ...26 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink௡) . . 207 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...19 Transporting Pets ...89 Tread Wear Indicators ...371 Trip Computer ...258 Trip Odometer ...256 Turn Signals ...184,248,484,486 UCI Connector ...uconnect௡ (Hands-Free Phone) ...Umbrella Holder ...Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ...296 115 225 516 296 Universal Transmitter ...207 Unleaded Gasoline ...384 Upholstery Care ...471 Vanity Mirrors ...106 Variance, Compass ...259,267 Vehicle Certification Label ...395 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...6 Vehicle Loading ...362,395,397 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...7 Vehicle Storage ...328,482 Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System) ...307 Voice Recognition System (VR) ...144 Warning Flasher, Hazard ...416 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 245 Warnings and Cautions ...6 Warranty Information ...514 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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED	21
Using the RKE Transmitter	22
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	29
How to Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	34
WINDOWS	38
Power Vent Windows - If Equipped	38
Power Windows	38
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	43
Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped	44
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	48
LIFTGATE	50
Power Liftgate - If Equipped	51
STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING	54
Safety Warning	54
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	55
Lap/Shoulder Belts	57
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	63
Seat Belt Pretensioners	63
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	64
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	65
Seat Belt Extender	65
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	66
Airbag System Components	67
Front Airbag Features	67
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	71
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	76
Integrated Child Booster Seat - If Equipped	78
Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped	80
Child Restraints	81
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	92
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)	93
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	95
SAFETY TIPS	96
Transporting Passengers	96
Exhaust Gas	96
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	97
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	98
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	99
MIRRORS	104
Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	104
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	104
Outside Mirrors	105
Drivers Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	105
Outside Mirror Folding Feature	106
Power Mirrors - If Equipped	106
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	107
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped	107
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	108
BLIND SPOT MONITORING - IF EQUIPPED	108
Rear Cross Path	115
Modes Of Operation	116
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	117
Operation	119
Phone Call Features	127
uconnect phone Features	130
Advanced Phone Connectivity	135
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	137
General Information	146
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	146
Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation	146
Commands	148
Voice Training	151
SEATS	151
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster	152
Eight-Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat - If Equipped	153
Adjustable Head Restraints	154
Heated Seats - If Equipped	154
Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped	156
Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever - If Equipped	157
Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped	157
Easy Access Seating	161
Swivel n Go Premium Seating - If Equipped	162
Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped	169
Third Row Power Seat - If Equipped	170
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	174
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory	175
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)	178
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	179
LIGHTS	181
Interior Lighting	181
Parking Lights	183
Headlights	183
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	183
Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped	184
Headlight Delay - If Equipped	184
Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)	185
Front Fog Lights - If Equipped	185
Battery Protection	186
Multifunction Lever	186
Turn Signals	186
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch	187
Flash-To-Pass	188
SmartBeams - If Equipped	188
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	189
Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped	191
TILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	193
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	194
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	195
To Activate	196
To Set At A Desired Speed	196
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control	196
Resuming Speed	197
Varying The Speed Setting	197
Accelerating To Pass	197
REAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED	198
Rear Park Assist Sensors	199
REAR BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	203
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation Radio	204
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation Radio	205
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	206
Front Overhead Console	206
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	209
Programming HomeLink	211
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	214
Security	214
Troubleshooting Tips	215
General Information	215
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	215
Power Sunroof Operation	216
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED	218
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	221
CUPHOLDERS	222
Instrument Panel Cupholders	222
Interior Bottle Holders	223
Smokers Package Kit - If Equipped	224
STORAGE	225
Glove Compartments	225
Door Trim Panel Storage	226
Driver Seatback Storage - If Equipped	226
Umbrella Holder	227
Second Row Floor Storage Bins	227
Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage - If Equipped	228
Coat Hooks	229
Cargo Area Storage	229
CONSOLE FEATURES	230
Basic Console	230
Premium Console - If Equipped	231
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	235
Rear Window Defroster	235
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM	236
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	237
SUN SCREENS - IF EQUIPPED	238
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	241
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	245
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	246
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	247
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED	260
CMTC Reset Buttons	260
Compass/Temperature Display	261
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	263
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	265
Trip Functions	267
Compass Display	268
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	270
SALES CODE (RER/REN) - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	275
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	275
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	275
Clock Setting Procedure	275
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	278
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	278
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	281
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	283
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	286
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	287
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	287
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	292
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	295
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	297
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	297
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	298
Connecting The iPod	299
Using This Feature	300
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	300
Play Mode	300
List Or Browse Mode	302
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	304
System Activation	304
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	304
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	305
Satellite Antenna	305
Reception Quality	305
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	306
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	308
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	308
uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED	309
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	309
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	311
Radio Operation	311
CD Player	312
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	312
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	313
CLIMATE CONTROLS	313
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System	313
Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped	319
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	321
Summer Operation	330
Winter Operation	330
Vacation/Storage	330
Window Fogging	331
Outside Air Intake	331
Operating Tips	331
A/C Air Filter- If Equipped	332
STARTING AND OPERATING	333
STARTING PROCEDURES	336
Automatic Transaxle	336
Normal Starting	336
Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	337
If The Engine Fails To Start	337
After Starting	338
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	338
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	339
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System	339
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle	340
Gear Ranges	341
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	346
Acceleration	346
Traction	346
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	347
Flowing/Rising Water	347
Shallow Standing Water	347
POWER STEERING	349
Power Steering Fluid Check	350
PARKING BRAKE	351
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	352
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light	354
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	355
Traction Control System (TCS)	355
Brake Assist System (BAS)	356
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	357
ESP/BAS Warning Light	358
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	359
Tire Markings	359
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	363
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	364
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	368
Tire Pressure	368
TIRE CHAINS	375
SNOW TIRES	377
TIRE ROTATION	377
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	378
Base System	380
Premium System - If Equipped	382
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	386
Reformulated Gasoline	387
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	388
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	388
MMT In Gasoline	389
Materials Added to Fuel	389
Fuel System Cautions	389
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	390
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.3L ENGINES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	391
E-85 General Information	391
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	392
Fuel Requirements	392
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles	393
Starting	394
Cruising Range	394
Replacement Parts	394
Maintenance	394
ADDING FUEL	395
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	395
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	396
VEHICLE LOADING	397
Vehicle Certification Label	397
TRAILER TOWING	401
Common Towing Definitions	401
Towing Tips	413
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	415
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	417
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	418
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	418
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	420
Jack Location	420
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	432
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	434
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	435
Towing With The Ignition Key	435
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	439
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.3/3.8L	441
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.0L	442
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	443
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAP	443
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	444
REPLACEMENT PARTS	445
DEALER SERVICE	446
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	446
Engine Oil	447
Engine Oil Filter	450
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	450
Exhaust System	451
Maintenance-Free Battery	453
Air Conditioner Maintenance	454
Body Lubrication	457
Windshield Wiper Blades	457
Cooling System	459
Brakes	464
Automatic Transaxle	467
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	470
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders	475
FUSES	475
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	475
VEHICLE STORAGE	484
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	484
BULB REPLACEMENT	485
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) - If Equipped	485
Quad Headlamps	486
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp	486
Front Side Marker Lamp	487
Fog Lamp	487
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamp	488
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	489
License Lamp	489
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	490
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	491
Engine	491
Chassis	492
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	493
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	494
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	494
Required Maintenance Intervals	496
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	511
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	513
Prepare For The Appointment	513
Prepare A List	513
Be Reasonable With Requests	513
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	513
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	514
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	514
In Mexico contact	514
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	515
Service Contract	515
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	516
MOPAR PARTS	516
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	516
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C	516
In Canada	517
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	517
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	518
Treadwear	519
Traction Grades	519
Temperature Grades	519

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Selection of Lubricant

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

465,490

Transmission

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

465

Automatic

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

465

Fluid

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

465,490

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless

Entry)

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

Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink

)

. . 207

Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

. . . . . . . .

Transporting Pets

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

Tread Wear Indicators

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

371

Trip Computer

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

258

Trip Odometer

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

256

Turn Signals

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

184,248,484,486

UCI Connector

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

296

uconnect

(Hands-Free Phone)

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

115

Umbrella Holder

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

225

Uniform Tire Quality Grades

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

516

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 296

Universal Transmitter

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

207

Unleaded Gasoline

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

384

Upholstery Care

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

471

Vanity Mirrors

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

106

Variance, Compass

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

259,267

Vehicle Certification Label

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

395

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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

Vehicle Loading

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

362,395,397

Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

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

Vehicle Storage

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

328,482

Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video

System)

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

307

Voice Recognition System (VR)

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

144

Warning Flasher, Hazard

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

416

Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description)

. 245

Warnings and Cautions

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

Warranty Information

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

514

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