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342 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing, you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Towing Requirements - Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.

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	14
KEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDER	16
LOCKING DOORS WITH THE KEY	16
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
REARMING THE SYSTEM	20
TO ARM THE SYSTEM	20
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED	22
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	28
BATTERY REPLACEMENT	28
GENERAL INFORMATION	29
REMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	30
HOW TO USE REMOTE START	31
DOOR LOCKS	32
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS	32
POWER DOOR LOCKS	34
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (REAR DOORS)	36
POWER WINDOWS	37
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES	37
AUTO WINDOW DOWN - IF EQUIPPED	38
AUTO WINDOW UP - IF EQUIPPED	39
RESET AUTO UP	39
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH	40
WIND BUFFETING	40
TRUNK RELEASE	41
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	41
TRUNK INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
LAP/SHOULDER BELTS	44
ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE	49
REAR SEAT BELTS	50
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS	50
ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT)	50
BELTALERT PROGRAMMING	51
AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE	52
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN	52
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG	53
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS	54
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	88
ADJUSTING SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	89
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS - IF EQUIPPED	90
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	91
Operation	93
Phone Call Features	100
UConnect System Features	102
Advanced Phone Connectivity	107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	109
General Information	117
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	117
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	117
Commands	118
Voice Training	121
SEATS	122
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	122
Power Seats - If Equipped	125
HEATED SEATS - IF EQUPPED	125
FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT	126
ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS	127
FOLDING REAR SEAT	128
FOLDING REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST	129
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	129
LIGHTS	131
MAP/READING/INTERIOR LIGHTS	131
MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL LEVER	132
HEADLIGHTS; PARKING LIGHTS; INSTRUMENT LIGHTS	132
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	133
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY	133
PASSING LIGHT / FLASH-TO-PASS	133
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) - IF EQUIPPED	134
LIGHTS ON REMINDER	134
FOG LIGHTS - IF EQUIPPED	134
TURN SIGNALS	135
HIGHBEAM/LOWBEAM SELECT SWITCH	136
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	136
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM	138
MIST FEATURE	139
HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPERS FEATURE (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	139
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	140
ADDING WASHER FLUID	140
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	141
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	142
To Activate	142
To Set Desired Speed	143
To Deactivate	143
To Resume Speed	143
To Vary Speed Setting	144
To Accelerate For Passing	144
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	145
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK	146
GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING	150
SECURITY	150
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS	151
GENERAL INFORMATION	151
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	152
SUNROOF OPERATION	153
AUTO SUNROOF EXPRESS WITH ANTI-PINCH PROTECTION - IF EQUIPPED	153
SUNSHADE OPERATION	154
WIND BUFFETING	154
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE	154
IGNITION OFF OPERATION	154
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	155
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	156
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED	157
CUPHOLDER ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED	157
CONSOLE FEATURES	158
DUAL STORAGE BINS	158
VIDEO CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	159
CUP HOLDERS	160
Heated or Cooled Cup Holder - If Equipped	160
Rear Bottle Holders	161
STORAGE	162
CARGO AREA	162
BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN - IF EQUIPPED	163
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	165
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	169
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE	170
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	171
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	172
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	183
EVIC DISPLAYS	185
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED	186
TRIP FUNCTIONS	186
COMPASS DISPLAY	188
EVIC PERSONAL SETTINGS (CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)	190
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	193
RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS	193
TWO TYPES OF SIGNALS	193
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	194
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	194
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	200
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	202
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	205
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	205
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	207
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	207
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	215
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	217
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	220
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	220
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	222
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	223
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	223
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	223
Clock Setting Procedure	223
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	225
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	226
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	226
Clock Setting Procedure	227
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	229
Connecting The iPod Device	229
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	230
Play Mode	230
List or Browse Mode	232
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	233
System Activation	233
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	234
Selecting Satellite Mode	235
Satellite Antenna	235
Reception Quality	235
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	235
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	238
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	238
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	238
Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player	239
Operation with RER Multi-Media System	240
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	241
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	243
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	243
CLIMATE CONTROLS	244
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	244
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	248
Operating Tips	254
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	258
Electric Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	258
STARTING AND OPERATING	259
STARTING PROCEDURES	263
Automatic Transaxle	263
Normal Starting	264
Tip Start - Automatic Transaxle Only	264
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	265
If Engine Fails To Start	265
After Starting	266
Remote Starting System - If Equipped	266
How To Use Remote Start	266
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	268
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	269
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System	271
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	271
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	276
AutoStick Operation	276
AutoStick General Information	276
ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED	277
PARKING BRAKE	278
BRAKE SYSTEM	280
Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS)	281
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS - ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP	283
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	283
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)	284
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)	284
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)	285
POWER STEERING	289
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	290
ACCELERATION	290
TRACTION	290
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	291
Flowing/Rising Water	291
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	293
Tire Markings	293
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	297
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	301
Tire Pressure	301
Tire Inflation Pressures	302
Radial-Ply Tires	304
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	305
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	306
Tire Spinning	307
Tread Wear Indicators	308
Life of Tire	308
Replacement Tires	309
Alignment And Balance	310
TIRE CHAINS	311
SNOW TIRES	311
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	311
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	312
BASE SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	315
PREMIUM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	317
GENERAL INFORMATION	321
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	321
REFORMULATED GASOLINE	322
GASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDS	323
MMT IN GASOLINE	324
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL	324
FUEL SYSTEM CAUTIONS	324
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS	325
FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)	326
E-85 GENERAL INFORMATION	326
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	327
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	328
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES (E-85) AND GASOLINE VEHICLES	328
STARTING	329
CRUISING RANGE	329
REPLACEMENT PARTS	329
MAINTENANCE	329
ADDING FUEL	330
FUEL FILLER CAP (GAS CAP)	330
LOOSE FILLER CAP MESSAGE	332
VEHICLE LOADING	333
Vehicle Certification Label	333
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	334
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	334
Overloading	334
Loading	335
TRAILER TOWING	336
Common Towing Definitions	336
Trailer Hitch Classifications	338
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	339
Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight	340
Towing Requirements	341
Towing Tips	345
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	347
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	347
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	349
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	350
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	350
ENGINE OIL OVERHEATING (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	352
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	352
Jack Location	353
Spare Tire Stowage	353
Preparations For Jacking	354
Jacking Instructions	354
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY	360
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	363
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	364
TOWING WITH THE IGNITION KEY	364
TOWING WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY	365
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE	365
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY	365
TOWING WITHOUT POWER - OVERRIDE TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM	366
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	367
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	373
LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP MESSAGE	373
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	374
REPLACEMENT PARTS	375
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	376
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	376
ENGINE OIL	376
ENGINE OIL FILTER	380
DRIVE BELT	380
SPARK PLUGS	381
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER	381
CATALYTIC CONVERTER	381
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY	383
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE	384
A/C AIR FILTER - IF EQUIPPED	385
POWER STEERING	387
FRONT SUSPENSION	387
STEERING LINKAGE	388
BODY LUBRICATION	388
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES	388
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	389
EXHAUST SYSTEM	389
COOLING SYSTEM	390
HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES	396
FUEL SYSTEM	396
BRAKE SYSTEM	396
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	399
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS	402
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION	402
CLEANING CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDERS	407
FUSES - TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)	408
VEHICLE STORAGE	413
REPLACEMENT BULBS	413
BULB REPLACEMENT	414
Headlight Bulb Replacement	414
Fog Lights	417
Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement	418
License Plate Light - Rear	420
Center High-Mounted Stop Light	420
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	422
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	424
Engine	424
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	427
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	428
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	428
Required Maintenance Intervals	431
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	435
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	437
Prepare For The Appointment	437
Prepare A List	437
Be Reasonable With Requests	437
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	437
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	438
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	438
In Mexico contact	439
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	439
Service Contract	439
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	440
MOPAR PARTS	441
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	441
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	441
In Canada	441
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	441
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	443
Treadwear	443
Traction Grades	443
Temperature Grades	444