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STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, move the shift lever into third gear (with four-speed transmission) or fifth gear (with six-speed transmission). 5 Seven-Pin Connector 1 2 3 4 - - - - Battery Backup Lamps Right Stop/Turn Electric Brakes 5 - Ground 6 - Left Stop/Turn 7 - Running Lamps

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	13
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	17
Rearming Of The System	18
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	20
Using the RKE Transmitter	21
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How to Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
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
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	53
Lap/Shoulder Belts	55
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	61
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	62
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	62
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	66
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	68
Seat Belt Extender	68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	68
Airbag System Components	70
Advanced Front Airbag Features	70
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	75
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	82
Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped	84
Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped	87
Child Restraints	87
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	97
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)	98
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	100
SAFETY TIPS	101
Transporting Passengers	101
Exhaust Gas	101
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	105
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	106
MIRRORS	111
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	111
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	111
Outside Mirrors	112
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	113
Outside Mirror Folding Feature	113
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	114
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	114
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	115
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	115
Rear Cross Path	121
Modes Of Operation	122
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	123
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	124
SEATS	124
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster	125
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	125
Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped	127
Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped	127
Heated Seats — If Equipped	129
Adjusting Head Restraints	130
Stow 'n Go Seating — If Equipped	133
Easy Access Seating	136
Swivel 'n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped	137
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped	145
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped	146
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	150
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory	151
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)	153
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	154
LIGHTS	156
Interior Lighting	156
Parking Lights	158
Headlights	158
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	158
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped	159
Headlight Delay — If Equipped	159
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	160
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	161
Battery Protection	161
Multifunction Lever	161
Turn Signals	161
Lane Change Assist	162
High/Low Beam Switch	162
Flash-To-Pass	163
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	163
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	165
TILT STEERING COLUMN	166
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	167
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	169
To Activate	170
To Set At A Desired Speed	170
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control	170
Resuming Speed	170
Varying The Speed Setting	171
Accelerating To Pass	171
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	172
ParkSense Sensors	173
ParkSense Warning Display	173
ParkSense Display	174
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense	178
Service ParkSense	178
Cleaning ParkSense	178
ParkSense System Usage Precautions	179
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	182
Turning ParkView On or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	183
Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	183
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	184
Front Overhead Console	184
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	187
Programming HomeLink	188
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	191
Security	192
Troubleshooting Tips	192
General Information	192
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	193
Power Sunroof Operation	193
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	196
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	198
CUPHOLDERS	200
Instrument Panel Cupholders	200
Interior Bottle Holders	201
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped	201
STORAGE	202
Glove Compartments	202
Door Trim Panel Storage	203
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped	204
Umbrella Holder	205
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped	205
Storage Bin Safety Warning	207
Coat Hooks	208
Cargo Area Storage	209
CONSOLE FEATURES	209
Basic Console	209
Premium Console — If Equipped	210
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	214
Rear Window Defroster	214
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM	215
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	216
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED	218
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	220
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	224
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE	225
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM	226
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — ANNIVERSARY	227
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	228
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED	242
CMTC Reset Buttons	242
Compass/Temperature Display	244
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	245
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	247
Trip Functions	249
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped	251
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	253
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	258
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (VR) — If Equipped	259
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	259
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	259
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	261
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	263
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	264
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	267
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	269
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	271
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	272
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	272
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	278
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	280
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	282
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	283
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	284
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — IF EQUIPPED	284
Connecting The iPod	285
Using This Feature	285
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	286
Play Mode	286
List Or Browse Mode	287
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)	289
System Activation	289
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	290
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	290
Satellite Antenna	290
Reception Quality	291
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	291
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	293
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED	294
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	294
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	296
Radio Operation	297
CD Player	297
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	297
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	298
CLIMATE CONTROLS	298
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped	299
Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped	303
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped	305
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	307
Summer Operation	315
Winter Operation	316
Vacation/Storage	316
Window Fogging	316
Outside Air Intake	316
Operating Tips	317
A/C Air Filter— If Equipped	317
STARTING AND OPERATING	318
STARTING PROCEDURES	322
Automatic Transmission	322
Normal Starting	322
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or –29°C)	323
If The Engine Fails To Start	323
After Starting	324
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	324
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	325
Key Ignition Park Interlock	325
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	326
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	326
Gear Ranges	327
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	333
Acceleration	333
Traction	333
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	334
Flowing/Rising Water	334
Shallow Standing Water	334
POWER STEERING	336
Power Steering Fluid Check	336
PARKING BRAKE	337
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	339
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light	341
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	342
Traction Control System (TCS)	342
Brake Assist System (BAS)	343
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	344
ESP/BAS Warning Light	345
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	346
Tire Markings	346
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	350
Tire Terminology and Definitions	351
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	352
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	356
Tire Pressure	356
Tire Inflation Pressures	357
Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation	358
Radial-Ply Tires	359
Compact Spare Tire	359
Tire Spinning	360
Tread Wear Indicators	361
Life of Tire	362
Replacement Tires	362
SNOW TIRES	364
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	364
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	365
Base System	367
Premium System – If Equipped	369
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	373
Reformulated Gasoline	374
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	375
E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	375
MMT In Gasoline	376
Materials Added to Fuel	376
Fuel System Cautions	377
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	378
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.3L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	378
E85 General Information	378
Ethanol Fuel (E85)	380
Fuel Requirements	380
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E85 and Gasoline Vehicles	381
Starting	381
Cruising Range	381
Replacement Parts	382
Maintenance	382
ADDING FUEL	382
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	382
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	384
VEHICLE LOADING	384
Vehicle Certification Label	384
TRAILER TOWING	388
Common Towing Definitions	388
Towing Tips	402
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	404
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	406
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	407
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	407
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	408
Jack Location	409
Spare Tire Removal	410
Preparations For Jacking	411
Jacking Instructions	411
Wheel Nuts	420
Secure The Spare Tire	420
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	422
Preparations for Jump-Start	423
Jump-Starting Procedure	424
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	426
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	427
Towing With The Ignition Key	427
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	430
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.3/3.8L	432
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L	433
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	434
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	434
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	435
REPLACEMENT PARTS	437
DEALER SERVICE	437
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	437
Engine Oil	438
Engine Oil Filter	441
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	441
Exhaust System	442
Maintenance-Free Battery	444
Air Conditioner Maintenance	445
Body Lubrication	448
Windshield Wiper Blades	448
Cooling System	450
Brakes	455
Automatic Transmission	457
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	460
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders	465
FUSES	466
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	466
VEHICLE STORAGE	473
REPLACEMENT BULBS	474
BULB REPLACEMENT	475
Headlamps	475
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps	475
Fog Lamps	475
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamps	476
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	477
License Lamp	477
FLUID CAPACITIES	478
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	479
Engine	479
Chassis	480
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	482
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	483
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	483
Required Maintenance Intervals	485
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	500
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	502
Prepare For The Appointment	502
Prepare A List	502
Be Reasonable With Requests	502
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	502
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	503
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	503
In Mexico contact:	503
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	504
Service Contract	504
WARRANTY INFORMATION	505
MOPAR PARTS	505
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	505
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	505
In Canada	506
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	506
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	508
Treadwear	508
Traction Grades	508