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384 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents. Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers.

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
Fob With Integrated Key	15
Tip Start Feature	16
Ignition Key Removal	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming of the System	20
To Arm the System	21
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate	23
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate	25
Using the Panic Alarm	26
Express Down Window Feature	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Service	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	32
Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)	34
WINDOWS	36
Power windows	36
Wind Buffeting	39
LIFTGATE	40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	49
Seat Belt Pretensioners	49
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	50
Automatic Locking Mode	51
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	52
Seat Belt Extender	52
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	52
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	65
Child Restraint	67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	79
SAFETY TIPS	80
Transporting Passengers	80
Lock Your Vehicle	81
Exhaust Gas	81
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	90
Inside Day/Night Mirror	90
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped	91
Outside Mirrors	91
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	92
Power Remote Control Mirrors	92
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	93
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	93
PARKVIEW REAR BACKUP CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	94
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	95
Operation	97
Phone Call Features	104
UConnect System Features	107
Advanced Phone Connectivity	112
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	113
General Information	122
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	122
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	122
Commands	123
Voice Training	126
SEATS	126
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	126
Power Seat - If Equipped	131
Head Restraints	132
Heated Seats - If Equipped	134
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	146
LIGHTS	147
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control	148
Headlights and Parking Lights	148
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	149
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	149
Headlight Time Delay - If Equipped	149
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	150
Lights-On Reminder	150
Fog Lights - If Equipped	150
Turn Signals	151
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	152
Flash to Pass	152
Interior Lights	153
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	155
Intermittent Wiper System	157
Mist Feature	157
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	158
Windshield Washers	158
Adding Washer Fluid	159
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	159
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	161
Electronic Speed Control Operation	161
To Activate	161
To Set At A Desired Speed	162
To Deactivate	162
To Resume Speed	162
To Vary the Speed Setting	163
To Accelerate For Passing	163
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	164
Courtesy/Reading Lights	164
Sunglasses Storage	165
Interior Observation Mirror	165
Power Sunroof Switch - If Equipped	165
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	165
Programming HomeLink	167
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	169
Using HomeLink	170
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	170
Security	171
Troubleshooting Tips	171
General Information	171
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	172
Opening Sunroof - Manually	173
Opening Sunroof - Express	173
Closing Sunroof - Manually	173
Closing Sunroof - Express	174
Pinch Protect Feature	174
Pinch Protect Override	174
Venting Sunroof - Express	174
Sunshade Operation	175
Wind Buffeting	175
Sunroof Maintenance	175
Ignition Off Operation	175
Sunroof Fully Closed	176
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	176
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	178
POWER INVERTER - If EQUIPPED	178
CUP AND BOTTLE HOLDERS	180
CUPHOLDERS	180
BOTTLE HOLDERS	181
STORAGE	182
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment - If Equipped	182
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment - If Equipped	184
Center Console Storage	185
Flip n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped	186
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin	187
Second-Row Map Pocket and Grocery Retainers - If Equipped	188
In-Floor Storage Bin with Removable Liner	188
CARGO AREA FEATURES	190
Rechargeable Flashlight - If Equipped	190
Cargo Management System	190
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	195
Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If Equipped	195
Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	197
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	198
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	201
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	205
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	206
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	207
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	223
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	225
Oil Change Required	227
Trip Functions	228
Compass Display	229
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	232
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	235
Radio Broadcast Signals	235
Two Types of Signals	235
Electrical Disturbance	235
AM Reception	235
FM Reception	236
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	236
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	237
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	237
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	237
Clock Setting Procedure	238
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	240
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	240
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	249
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	251
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	253
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	253
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	255
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	256
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
SALES CODE REU - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	268
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	269
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	269
Clock Setting Procedure	269
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	273
System Activation	273
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	273
Selecting Satellite Mode	274
Satellite Antenna	274
Reception Quality	275
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	275
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	278
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	278
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED	278
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	278
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	280
Connecting The iPod Device	280
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	280
Play Mode	281
List or Browse Mode	282
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	284
Right-Hand Switch Functions	285
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	285
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation	285
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	286
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	286
CLIMATE CONTROLS	287
General Climate Control Functions - All Systems	287
Single-Zone Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	290
Two- and Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning and Heating Systems - If Equipped	291
Two- and Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Systems - If Equipped	295
Operating Tips	302
STARTING AND OPERATING	305
STARTING PROCEDURES	309
Automatic Transaxle	310
Normal Starting (Tip Start)	311
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	311
If Engine Fails To Start	312
After Starting	313
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	313
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	313
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System	314
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	315
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	319
AutoStick Operation	320
AutoStick General Information	320
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) - IF EQUIPPED	321
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	322
ACCELERATION	322
TRACTION	322
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	323
Flowing/Rising Water	323
PARKING BRAKE	325
BRAKE SYSTEM	327
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	329
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	330
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	330
Brake Assist System (BAS)	332
Traction Control System (TCS)	333
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	333
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	334
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	336
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	337
POWER STEERING	338
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	339
TIRE MARKINGS	339
TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURE	343
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	347
Tire Pressure	347
TIRE CHAINS	357
SNOW TIRES	357
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	357
Base System - If Equipped	360
Premium System - If Equipped	362
General Information	365
FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)	366
E-85 GENERAL INFORMATION	366
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	367
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	367
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES (E-85) AND GASOLINE VEHICLES	368
STARTING	369
CRUISING RANGE	369
REPLACEMENT PARTS	369
MAINTENANCE	369
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	370
Reformulated Gasoline	371
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	371
MMT In Gasoline	372
Materials Added to Fuel	373
Fuel System Cautions	373
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	374
ADDING FUEL	374
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	374
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	376
VEHICLE LOADING	377
Vehicle Certification Label	377
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	377
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	377
Overloading	378
Loading	378
TRAILER TOWING	379
Common Towing Definitions	379
Trailer Hitch Classification	383
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	384
Trailer and Tongue Weight	386
Towing Requirements	387
Towing Tips	392
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	394
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	394
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	395
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	396
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	396
Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Gas and 2.0L Diesel Engines Only (If Equipped)	397
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	398
Jack Location	398
Spare Tire Location	399
Preparations For Jacking	399
Spare Tire Removal	399
Spare Tire Stowage	401
Jacking Instructions	403
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	409
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	412
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	414
Without The Ignition Key	414
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With The Key In The Ignition And All Four Wheels On The Ground)	414
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	415
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	417
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	423
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	423
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	424
REPLACEMENT PARTS	425
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	426
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	426
Engine Oil	426
Engine Oil Filter	430
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	430
Spark Plugs	431
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	431
Catalytic Converter	431
Maintenance-Free Battery	433
Air Conditioner Maintenance	435
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	436
Power Steering - Fluid Check	438
Front Suspension Ball Joints	439
Steering Linkage	439
Body Lubrication	439
Wiper Blades	439
Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer	440
Exhaust System	441
Cooling System	442
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	447
Fuel System	448
Brake System	448
Automatic Transaxle	451
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings	453
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	454
Cleaning The Cupholders	459
FUSES (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)	459
VEHICLE STORAGE	466
REPLACEMENT BULBS	467
BULB REPLACEMENT	468
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Front Turn Signal/Park Light, Side Marker Light	468
Front Fog Light	469
Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Tail Light, Backup Light	470
License Plate Light	472
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	474
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	476
Engine	476
Chassis	478
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	479
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	480
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	480
Required Maintenance Intervals	483
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	487
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	489
Prepare For The Appointment	489
Prepare A List	489
Be Reasonable With Requests	489
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	489
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	490
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	490
In Mexico contact	491
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	491
Service Contract	491
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	492
MOPAR PARTS	493
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	493
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	493
In Canada	493
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	493
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	495
Treadwear	495
Traction Grades	495
Temperature Grades	496