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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	33
WINDOWS	37
Power Vent Windows - If Equipped	37
Power Windows	37
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	42
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 Warning	53
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	54
Lap/Shoulder Belts	56
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	62
Seat Belt Pretensioners	62
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	63
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	64
Seat Belt Extender	64
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	65
Airbag System Components	65
Front Seat Airbag Features	66
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	70
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	90
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)	91
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	93
SAFETY TIPS	94
Transporting Passengers	94
Exhaust Gas	94
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	97
MIRRORS	102
Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	102
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	102
Outside Mirrors	103
Drivers Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	104
Outside Mirror Folding Feature	104
Power Mirrors - If Equipped	104
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	105
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped	105
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	106
BLIND SPOT MONITORING - IF EQUIPPED	106
Rear Cross Path	112
Modes Of Operation	114
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	115
Operation	117
Phone Call Features	125
uconnect phone Features	128
Advanced Phone Connectivity	133
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	134
General Information	143
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	143
Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation	143
Commands	145
Voice Training	148
SEATS	148
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster	149
Eight-Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat - If Equipped	150
Adjustable Head Restraints	151
Heated Seats - If Equipped	152
Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped	153
Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever - If Equipped	154
Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped	155
Easy Access Seating	158
Swivel n Go Premium Seating - If Equipped	159
Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped	167
Third Row Power Seat - If Equipped	168
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	172
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory	173
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)	175
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	177
LIGHTS	178
Interior Lighting	179
Parking Lights	180
Headlights	181
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	181
Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped	181
Headlight Delay - If Equipped	182
Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)	183
Front Fog Lights - If Equipped	183
Battery Protection	183
Multifunction Lever	184
Turn Signals	184
Lane Change Assist	185
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch	185
Flash-To-Pass	185
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	185
TILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	187
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	188
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	190
To Activate	190
To Set At A Desired Speed	191
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control	191
Resuming Speed	191
Varying The Speed Setting	191
Accelerating To Pass	192
REAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED	193
Rear Park Assist Sensors	193
REAR BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	198
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation Radio	199
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation Radio	200
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	200
Front Overhead Console	200
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	203
Programming Homelink	205
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	208
Security	208
Troubleshooting Tips	209
General Information	209
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	209
Power Sunroof Operation	210
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED	212
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	215
CUPHOLDERS	216
Instrument Panel Cupholders	216
Interior Bottle Holders	217
Smokers Package Kit - If Equipped	218
STORAGE	218
Glove Compartments	218
Door Trim Panel Storage	219
Driver Seatback Storage - If Equipped	220
Umbrella Holder	220
Second Row Seat Storage Bins - If Equipped	221
Coat Hooks	222
Cargo Area Storage	222
CONSOLE FEATURES	223
Basic Console	223
Premium Console - If Equipped	224
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	228
Rear Window Defroster	228
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM	229
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	230
SUN SCREENS - IF EQUIPPED	232
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	235
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	239
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE	240
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	241
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	242
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED	254
CMTC Reset Buttons	255
Compass/Temperature Display	256
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	258
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	260
Trip Functions	262
Compass Display	263
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	265
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	270
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	270
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	270
Clock Setting Procedure	270
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	272
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	272
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	275
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	277
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	280
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	281
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	281
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	286
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	288
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	291
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	291
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	292
Connecting The iPod	293
Using This Feature	294
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	294
Play Mode	294
List Or Browse Mode	296
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	298
System Activation	298
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	298
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	299
Satellite Antenna	299
Reception Quality	299
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	300
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	302
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	303
uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED	303
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	303
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	305
Radio Operation	305
CD Player	306
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	306
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	307
CLIMATE CONTROLS	307
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System	307
Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped	313
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	316
Summer Operation	324
Winter Operation	325
Vacation/Storage	325
Window Fogging	325
Outside Air Intake	325
Operating Tips	326
A/C Air Filter- If Equipped	326
STARTING AND OPERATING	327
STARTING PROCEDURES	331
Automatic Transaxle	331
Normal Starting	331
Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	332
If The Engine Fails To Start	332
After Starting	333
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	333
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	334
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System	334
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle	335
Gear Ranges	336
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	341
Acceleration	341
Traction	341
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	342
Flowing/Rising Water	342
Shallow Standing Water	342
POWER STEERING	344
Power Steering Fluid Check	344
PARKING BRAKE	345
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	347
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light	349
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	349
Traction Control System (TCS)	349
Brake Assist System (BAS)	350
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	351
ESP/BAS Warning Light	353
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	354
Tire Markings	354
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	357
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	358
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	362
Tire Pressure	362
TIRE CHAINS	369
SNOW TIRES	371
TIRE ROTATION	371
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	372
Base System	374
Premium System - If Equipped	376
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	380
Reformulated Gasoline	381
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	382
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	382
MMT In Gasoline	383
Materials Added to Fuel	383
Fuel System Cautions	383
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	384
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.3L ENGINES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	385
E-85 General Information	385
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	386
Fuel Requirements	386
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles	387
Starting	388
Cruising Range	388
Replacement Parts	388
Maintenance	388
ADDING FUEL	389
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	389
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	390
VEHICLE LOADING	391
Vehicle Certification Label	391
TRAILER TOWING	395
Common Towing Definitions	395
Towing Tips	408
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	410
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	411
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	412
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	412
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	413
Jack Location	414
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	426
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	429
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	429
Towing With The Ignition Key	429
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	433
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.3/3.8L	435
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.0L	436
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	437
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAP	437
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	438
REPLACEMENT PARTS	439
DEALER SERVICE	440
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	440
Engine Oil	441
Engine Oil Filter	444
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	444
Exhaust System	445
Maintenance-Free Battery	447
Air Conditioner Maintenance	448
Body Lubrication	451
Windshield Wiper Blades	451
Cooling System	453
Brakes	458
Automatic Transaxle	460
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	463
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders	468
FUSES	469
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	469
VEHICLE STORAGE	477
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	477
BULB REPLACEMENT	478
Headlamps	478
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps	479
Fog Lamps	479
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamps	480
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	481
License Lamp	481
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	482
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	483
Engine	483
Chassis	484
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	485
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	486
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	486
Required Maintenance Intervals	488
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	503
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	505
Prepare For The Appointment	505
Prepare A List	505
Be Reasonable With Requests	505
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	505
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	506
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	506
In Mexico contact	506
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	507
Service Contract	507
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	508
MOPAR PARTS	508
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	508
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C	508
In Canada	509
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	509
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	511
Treadwear	511
Traction Grades	511
Temperature Grades	512