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336 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. Loading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. 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. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this section, please consult your dealer to for full details on the towing capabilities of the vehicle. Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information:

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	17
Locking Doors With The Key	17
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	19
Sentry Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - 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	28
Using the Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional RKE Transmitters	28
Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	30
How to Use Remote Start	31
DOOR LOCKS	33
Manual Door Locks	33
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	43
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	50
Rear Seat Belts	51
Seat Belt Pretensioners	51
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	51
BeltAlert Programming	52
Automatic Locking Mode	53
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	53
Seat Belt Extender	53
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	54
Airbag System Components	55
Front Seat Airbag Features	56
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	62
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	68
Child Restraints	70
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	81
SAFETY TIPS	81
Exhaust Gas	82
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	82
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	83
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	85
MIRRORS	89
Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	89
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	90
Power Mirrors	91
Adjusting Side View Mirrors	92
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	92
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	93
Operation	95
Phone Call Features	103
UConnect System Features	106
Advanced Phone Connectivity	111
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	112
General Information	121
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	121
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	121
Commands	123
Voice Training	126
SEATS	126
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	126
Power Seats - If Equipped	129
Heated Seats - If Equipped	130
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	131
Adjustable Head Restraints	132
Folding Rear Seat	133
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	134
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	134
LIGHTS	136
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	136
Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights	137
Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped	138
Headlight Time Delay	138
Flash-To-Pass	139
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	139
Lights On Reminder	139
Fog Lights - If Equipped	139
Turn Signals	140
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch	141
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	142
Intermittent Wiper System	143
Mist Feature	144
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Auto Headlights Only)	144
Windshield Washers	144
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	145
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	146
To Activate	147
To Set At A Desired Speed	147
To Deactivate	147
To Resume Speed	148
To Vary The Speed Setting	148
To Accelerate For Passing	149
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	149
Programming Homelink	150
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	153
Security	154
Troubleshooting Tips	154
General Information	155
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	155
Sunroof Operation	156
Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection - If Equipped	157
Sunshade Operation	157
Wind Buffeting	157
Sunroof Maintenance	157
Ignition Off Operation	158
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	158
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED	161
CUPHOLDERS	162
Heated or Cooled Cupholder - If Equipped	162
Rear Bottle Holders	163
STORAGE	164
Drivers Side Sunglass Holder - If Equipped	164
Cargo Area	164
CONSOLE FEATURES	166
Dual Storage Bins	166
Video Console - If Equipped	168
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	169
Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	169
BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN - IF EQUIPPED	170
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	173
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	176
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE	177
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	178
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	179
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	191
EVIC Displays	192
Oil Change Required	193
Trip Functions	194
Compass Display	195
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	198
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	200
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	201
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	209
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	211
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	213
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	213
AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	216
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	216
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If Equipped	216
Clock Setting Procedure	216
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	219
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	219
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	222
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	224
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	227
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	228
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	228
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	234
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	236
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	239
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	239
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	240
System Activation	240
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	241
Selecting Satellite Mode	242
Satellite Antenna	242
Reception Quality	242
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	243
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	245
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	245
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	246
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	248
Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player	249
Operation with RER Multi-Media System	250
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	251
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	251
CLIMATE CONTROLS	252
Manual Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)	252
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	256
Operating Tips	262
STARTING AND OPERATING	265
STARTING PROCEDURES	269
Normal Starting	269
Tip Start Feature	270
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	270
If Engine Fails to Start	270
After Starting	271
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	271
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	272
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System	273
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	274
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	278
Operation	278
General Information	279
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	280
Acceleration	280
Traction	280
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	281
Flowing/Rising Water	281
Shallow Standing Water	281
POWER STEERING	283
Power Steering Fluid Check	284
PARKING BRAKE	284
BRAKE SYSTEM	286
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	288
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	291
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	291
Traction Control System (TCS)	291
Brake Assist System (BAS)	292
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	293
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	308
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	310
Tire Spinning	311
Tread Wear Indicators	311
Life of Tire	312
Replacement Tires	313
TIRE CHAINS	314
SNOW TIRES	314
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	315
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	316
Base System	318
Premium System - If Equipped	320
General Information	324
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	325
Reformulated Gasoline	326
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	326
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	327
MMT in Gasoline	328
Materials Added to Fuel	328
Fuel System Cautions	328
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	329
FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L 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	332
Cruising Range	333
Replacement Parts	333
Maintenance	333
ADDING FUEL	333
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	333
Loose Filler Cap Message	336
VEHICLE LOADING	336
Vehicle Certification Label	336
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	337
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	337
Overloading	337
Loading	338
TRAILER TOWING	338
Common Towing Definitions	338
Trailer Hitch Classification	340
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	341
Trailer and Tongue Weight	342
Towing Requirements	343
Towing Tips	346
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	348
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	348
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	353
Jacking Instructions	354
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	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	365
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	367
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.4L	369
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.7L	370
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.5L	371
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	372
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	372
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	373
REPLACEMENT PARTS	374
DEALER SERVICE	375
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	375
Engine Oil	375
Engine Oil Filter	379
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	379
Maintenance-Free Battery	380
Air Conditioner Maintenance	381
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	382
Body Lubrication	383
Windshield Wiper Blades	384
Adding Washer Fluid	384
Exhaust System	385
Cooling System	387
Brake System	392
Automatic Transaxle	394
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	397
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	402
FUSES	402
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	402
VEHICLE STORAGE	411
REPLACEMENT BULBS	411
BULB REPLACEMENT	411
Headlight	412
Fog Lights	414
Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights	415
License Plate Light	417
Center High-Mounted Stop Light	417
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	419
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	420
Engine	420
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	423
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	424
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	424
Required Maintenance Intervals	426
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	441
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	443
Prepare For The Appointment	443
Prepare A List	443
Be Reasonable With Requests	443
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	443
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	444
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	444
In Mexico contact	444
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	445
Service Contract	445
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	446
MOPAR PARTS	446
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	446
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	446
In Canada	447
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	447
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	448
Treadwear	449
Traction Grades	449
Temperature Grades	450