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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner's Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The Manufacturer's Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer to the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufacturer. Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer. For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to: www.dodgebodybuilder.com. This website contains dimensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer's technical support. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) - If Equipped	14
Integrated Ignition Key	15
Ignition Key Removal	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming of the System	20
To Set the Alarm	20
To Disarm the System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock the Doors	22
To Lock the Doors	24
Remote Down Window Feature - If Equipped	25
Using the Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	32
Child Protection Door Lock	35
WINDOWS	36
Power Windows - If Equipped	36
Wind Buffeting	39
RAMBOX SAFETY WARNING	40
Safety Warning	40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	51
Center Lap Belts	51
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	52
Seat Belt Pretensioners	53
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	53
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	54
Seat Belt Extender	54
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	55
Airbag System Components	56
Advanced Front Airbag Features	57
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	62
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	69
Child Restraint	71
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	83
SAFETY TIPS	84
Transporting Passengers	84
Exhaust Gas	85
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	86
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	86
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	89
MIRRORS	95
Inside Day/Night Mirror	95
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	96
Outside Mirrors	96
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	97
Power Mirrors - If Equipped	98
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	99
Drivers Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - If Equipped	100
Slide-On-Rod Features of Sun Visor - If Equipped	100
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	101
Operation	103
Phone Call Features	111
uconnect phone Features	114
Advanced Phone Connectivity	119
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	121
General Information	129
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	129
Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation	129
Commands	131
Voice Training	134
SEATS	134
Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped	135
Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped	136
Adjustable Head Restraints	138
Eight-Way Power Seats - If Equipped	138
Power Lumbar - If Equipped	140
Heated Seats - If Equipped	140
Ventilated Seats - If Equipped	142
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	143
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory	143
Memory Position Recall	144
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory	145
Self-Limiting Control	146
Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control	146
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	147
LIGHTS	148
Headlights	149
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	149
Headlight Delay	150
Parking Lights and Panel Lights	150
Fog Lights - If Equipped	150
Interior Lights	151
Cargo Light	152
Lights-on Reminder	153
Battery Saver	153
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)	153
Multifunction Lever	153
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	156
Windshield Wipers	156
Mist Feature	157
Windshield Washers	157
TILT STEERING COLUMN	158
HEATING STEERING WHEEL - IF EQUIPPED	159
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	160
Adjustment	160
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	162
To Activate	162
To Set a Desired Speed	163
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control	163
To Resume Speed	163
Varying The Speed Setting	163
To Accelerate for Passing	164
REAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED	165
Rear Park Assist Sensors	165
Rear Park Assist Warning Display	166
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist	169
Service The Rear Park Assist	170
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist	170
REAR BACKUP CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	170
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation Radio	172
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation Radio	172
OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	173
Courtesy/Reading Lights	174
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	176
Programming HomeLink	177
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	180
Using HomeLink	180
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	181
Security	181
Troubleshooting Tips	181
General Information	182
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	182
Open Sunroof - Express Mode	183
Closing Sunroof - Express	184
Pinch Protect Feature	184
Pinch Protect Override	184
Venting Sunroof - Express	184
Sunshade Operation	184
Wind Buffeting	185
Sunroof Maintenance	185
Sunroof Fully Closed	185
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	185
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED	189
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	190
CUPHOLDERS	191
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - (40-20-40 Seats)	191
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter	192
Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab	192
Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab	193
STORAGE	193
Glove Box Storage	193
Door Storage	195
Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped	196
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin - If Equipped	198
Seatback Storage	199
Storage (Regular Cab)	199
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)	200
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)	200
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	201
Rear Window Defroster	201
Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	202
Manual Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	202
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED	203
PICKUP BOX	205
Rambox - If Equipped	205
Bed Extender - If Equipped	209
Bed Rail Tie-Down System	216
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS	218
Camper Applications	218
EASY-OFF TAILGATE	218
Disconnecting the Rear Camera - If Equipped	218
Removing the Tailgate	219
Locking Tailgate - If Equipped	220
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	221
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	224
SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION	225
Upper Switch Bank	225
Lower Switch Bank	226
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE	227
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	228
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	229
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	246
EVIC Displays	248
Distance To Empty (DTE)	252
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode - If Equipped	253
Trip Functions	254
System (Customer Information Features)	255
Compass Display	255
Customer-Programmable Features (SETUP)	257
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	263
Clock Setting Procedure	263
SALES CODE (RER/REN) - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	263
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	264
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	264
Clock Setting Procedure	264
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	266
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	266
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	269
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	272
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	274
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	275
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	275
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	280
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	283
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	285
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	286
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)	287
System Activation	287
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	287
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	288
Satellite Antenna	288
Reception Quality	289
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	289
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	291
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	292
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	293
Radio Operation	293
CD Player	294
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	294
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	295
CLIMATE CONTROLS	295
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System	295
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	299
Summer Operation	304
Winter Operation	304
Vacation/Storage	305
Window Fogging and Frosting	305
Outside Air Intake	305
Operating Tips	306
STARTING AND OPERATING	307
STARTING PROCEDURES	311
Normal Starting	311
Automatic Transmission	311
If Engine Fails To Start	312
After Starting	313
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	313
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	314
Key Ignition Park Interlock	314
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	315
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	315
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	317
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	322
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	328
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - If Equipped	329
Shifting Procedure	333
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped	335
Shifting Procedure	339
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED	341
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	342
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	343
Flowing/Rising Water	343
Shallow Standing Water	343
DRIVING OFF-ROAD	345
POWER STEERING	345
Power Steering Fluid Check	347
PARKING BRAKE	348
BRAKE SYSTEM	349
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System	350
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) - 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	351
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	352
Traction Control System (TCS)	353
Brake Assist System (BAS)	353
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	354
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	358
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	363
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	364
Tire Markings	364
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	368
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	369
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	373
Tire Pressure	373
Tire Inflation Pressures	374
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	376
Radial Ply Tires	376
Tire Spinning	376
Tread Wear Indicators	377
Life of Tire	378
Replacement Tires	378
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED	379
TIRE CHAINS	380
SNOW TIRES	381
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	381
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	383
Tire Pressure Monitor System Components	385
General Information	387
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	388
Reformulated Gasoline	389
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	389
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	390
MMT In Gasoline	390
Materials Added To Fuel	391
Fuel System Cautions	391
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	392
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	392
E-85 General Information	392
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	394
Fuel Requirements	394
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	395
Starting	395
Cruising Range	395
Replacement Parts	396
Maintenance	396
ADDING FUEL	396
Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message	398
VEHICLE LOADING	398
Certification Label	398
TRAILER TOWING	401
Common Towing Definitions	401
Trailer Hitch Classification	405
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	406
Trailer and Tongue Weight	406
Towing Requirements	407
Towing Tips	412
SNOWPLOW	413
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	414
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models	414
Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models	415
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	421
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	422
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	422
Jack Location	423
Removing The Spare Tire	428
Preparations	429
Instructions	430
HOISTING	435
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	435
With Portable Starting Unit	437
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	438
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	439
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	439
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	441
ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 3.7L	443
ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 4.7L	444
ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 5.7L	445
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)	446
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	446
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	447
REPLACEMENT PARTS	448
DEALER SERVICE	449
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	449
Engine Oil	450
Engine Oil Filter	452
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	452
Maintenance-Free Battery	453
Air Conditioner Maintenance	454
Body Lubrication	455
Windshield Wiper Blades	456
Adding Washer Fluid	456
Exhaust System	457
Cooling System	460
Brake System	465
Rear Axle And Four-Wheel Drive Front Driving Axle Fluid Level	467
Transfer Case	468
Automatic Transmission	468
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	471
FUSES	477
Totally Integrated Power Module	477
VEHICLE STORAGE	482
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	483
BULB REPLACEMENT	483
Dual or Quad Headlamp/Front Park and Turn Signal - If Equipped	483
Fog Lamps	485
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal and Backup Lamps	486
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp	487
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	513
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	515
Prepare For The Appointment	515
Prepare A List	515
Be Reasonable With Requests	515
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	515
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	516
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	516
In Mexico contact	516
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	517
Service Contract	517
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	518
MOPAR PARTS	518
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	518
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C	518
In Canada	519
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	519
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	521
Treadwear	521
Traction Grades	521
Temperature Grades	522