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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Second Row USB Charging Port The second row USB connector port can be used for charging purposes only. Use the connection cable to connect an iPod௡ or external USB device to the vehicle's USB charging port which is located in the second row center console. NOTE: If the device battery to be charged is completely depleted, it may take awhile to charge. Using This Feature By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to USB port: • The audio device can be played on the vehicle's sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio display. • The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod௡ contents. • The audio device battery charges when plugged into the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific audio device) 4 Second Row Center Console USB Charging Port

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	10
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	12
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	13
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	15
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	17
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	20
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	20
Key Fob	21
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	22
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	24
SENTRY KEYĥ	25
Replacement Keys	26
Customer Key Programming	26
General Information	26
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	27
Rearming The System	27
To Arm The System	27
To Disarm The System	28
Tamper Alert	29
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	30
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	31
To Unlock The Doors	31
To Lock The Doors	32
Using The Panic Alarm	33
Programming Additional Transmitters	33
Transmitter Battery Replacement	33
General Information	35
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	37
How To Use Remote Start	37
DOOR LOCKS	41
Manual Door Locks	41
Power Door Locks	42
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	43
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	46
WINDOWS	51
Power Windows	51
Wind Buffeting	54
LIFTGATE	55
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	55
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	59
Lap/Shoulder Belts	62
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	63
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	67
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	68
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	69
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	69
Energy Management Feature	70
Seat Belt Pretensioners	71
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	71
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	75
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	76
Seat Belt Extender	76
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	77
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	79
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	83
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	90
Child Restraints	91
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	108
SAFETY TIPS	109
Transporting Passengers	109
Exhaust Gas	109
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	110
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	112
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	115
MIRRORS	122
Inside Day/Night Mirror	122
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	122
Outside Mirrors	123
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	124
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	124
Power Mirrors	124
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	125
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	125
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	126
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	126
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	127
Rear Cross Path	133
Modes Of Operation	134
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	136
Operation	138
Phone Call Features	145
Uconnect™ Phone Features	148
Advanced Phone Connectivity	152
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	154
General Information	166
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	167
Voice Command System Operation	167
Commands	168
Voice Training	171
SEATS	172
Power Seats — If Equipped	172
Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	174
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	175
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	176
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	177
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	178
Heated Seats — If Equipped	178
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	181
Head Restraints	182
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped	190
Folding Third Row	193
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	195
Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	196
Memory Position Recall	197
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	198
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	198
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	200
LIGHTS	202
Headlight Switch	202
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	203
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	203
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	204
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	205
Headlight Delay	205
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	206
Fog Lights — If Equipped	206
Interior Lights	207
Lights-On Reminder	208
Battery Saver	208
Front Map/Reading Lights	208
Courtesy Lights	209
Ambient Light	210
Multifunction Lever	210
Turn Signals	211
Lane Change Assist	211
Flash-To-Pass	211
High/Low Beam Switch	211
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	212
Windshield Wiper Operation	213
Intermittent Wiper System	213
Windshield Washer Operation	214
Mist	215
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	216
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	218
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	219
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	221
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	223
To Activate	224
To Set A Desired Speed	224
To Deactivate	224
To Resume Speed	225
To Vary The Speed Setting	225
To Accelerate For Passing	225
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	227
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	229
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	230
To Activate	231
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	231
To Cancel	233
To Turn Off	233
To Resume Speed	234
To Vary The Speed Setting	234
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	235
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	238
Display Warnings And Maintenance	240
Precautions While Driving With ACC	242
General Information	247
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	247
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	249
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	254
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	254
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	254
ParkSenseĥ Display	255
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	259
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	259
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	260
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	260
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	263
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	265
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	265
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	266
Front Map/Reading Lights	266
Courtesy Lights	267
Sunglass Bin Door	268
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	269
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	270
Programming A Rolling Code	271
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	273
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	274
Using HomeLinkĥ	275
Security	276
Troubleshooting Tips	276
General Information	277
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	278
Opening Sunroof — Express	279
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	279
Closing Sunroof — Express	279
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	279
Pinch Protect Feature	280
Venting Sunroof — Express	280
Sunshade Operation	280
Wind Buffeting	280
Sunroof Maintenance	281
Ignition OFF Operation	281
Sunroof Fully Closed	281
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	282
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	287
CUPHOLDERS	289
Front Seat Cupholders	289
Rear Cupholders	289
STORAGE	292
Glove Compartment	292
Door Storage	292
Front Center Console	293
Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)	294
Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)	298
CARGO AREA FEATURES	299
Rechargeable Flashlight	299
Cargo Storage	300
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	300
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	301
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	303
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	303
Rear Window Defroster	304
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	305
Deploying the Crossbars	306
Stowing the Crossbars	309
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	315
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	319
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	320
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	321
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	333
EVIC White Telltale Lights	339
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	341
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	341
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	344
Fuel Economy	345
Vehicle Speed	347
Trip Info	347
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	348
Units	348
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped	348
Messages #	349
Turn Menu OFF	349
Compass / Temperature Display	349
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	352
System Status	360
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	362
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	362
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	362
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	363
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	363
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	366
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	368
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	371
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	372
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	372
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	378
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	380
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	383
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	383
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	384
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	388
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	389
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	390
Using This Feature	391
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	392
Play Mode	392
List Or Browse Mode	393
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	395
UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	397
Getting Started	397
Single Video Screen	398
Play Video Games	401
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1	403
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System	405
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio	406
Remote Control	408
Remote Control Storage	411
Locking The Remote Control	411
Replacing The Batteries	412
Headphones Operation	412
Controls	413
Replacing The Batteries	414
Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	414
System Information	416
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	431
Radio Operation	432
CD Player	432
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	433
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	434
CLIMATE CONTROLS	435
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	435
Rear Climate Control — If Equipped	441
Operating Tips	443
Operating Tips Chart	445
STARTING AND OPERATING	447
STARTING PROCEDURES	452
Automatic Transmission	452
Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped	453
Normal Starting	454
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	456
If Engine Fails To Start	456
After Starting	457
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	458
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	459
Key Ignition Park Interlock	460
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	461
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.6L Engine) — If Equipped	461
Gear Ranges	462
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) — If Equipped	469
Gear Ranges	470
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	481
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions (3.6L Engine) – If Equipped	481
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – If Equipped	481
Shifting Procedure	485
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	488
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	489
When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped	489
Driving Through Water	489
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	490
Hill Climbing	491
Traction Downhill	492
After Driving Off-Road	492
POWER STEERING	494
Power Steering Fluid Check	496
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	497
PARKING BRAKE	498
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	501
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	501
Traction Control System (TCS)	501
Brake Assist System (BAS)	502
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	503
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	503
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	507
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	508
Ready Alert Braking	510
Rain Brake Support	510
ESC Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	511
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	512
Tire Markings	512
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	515
Tire Terminology And Definitions	516
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	517
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	522
Tire Pressure	522
Tire Inflation Pressures	523
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	524
Radial-Ply Tires	525
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	525
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	526
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	527
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	527
Tire Spinning	528
Tread Wear Indicators	528
Life Of Tire	529
Replacement Tires	530
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	532
SNOW TIRES	534
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	535
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	536
Base System	538
Premium System – If Equipped	541
General Information	546
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	547
Reformulated Gasoline	548
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	548
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	548
MMT In Gasoline	549
Materials Added To Fuel	550
Fuel System Cautions	550
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	551
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	552
E-85 General Information	552
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	553
Fuel Requirements	553
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	554
Starting	555
Cruising Range	555
Replacement Parts	555
Maintenance	555
ADDING FUEL	556
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	556
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	559
VEHICLE LOADING	560
Certification Label	560
TRAILER TOWING	563
Common Towing Definitions	563
Trailer Hitch Classification	568
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	569
Trailer And Tongue Weight	570
Towing Requirements	571
Towing Tips	576
SNOW PLOW	578
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	579
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	579
Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive Models	580
Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)	580
Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)	581
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	589
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	591
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	592
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	594
Jack Location	595
Spare Tire Stowage	596
Spare Tire Removal	597
Preparations For Jacking	600
Jacking Instructions	600
Road Tire Installation	608
JUMP-STARTING	609
Preparations For Jump-Start	610
Jump-Starting Procedure	611
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	613
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	615
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	616
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	618
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob	619
Rear-Wheel Drive Models	620
All-Wheel Drive Models	620
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	623
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	625
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L	626
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	627
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	628
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	629
REPLACEMENT PARTS	631
DEALER SERVICE	632
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	633
Engine Oil	634
Engine Oil Filter	637
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	637
Maintenance-Free Battery	638
Air Conditioner Maintenance	639
Body Lubrication	640
Windshield Wiper Blades	641
Adding Washer Fluid	643
Exhaust System	644
Cooling System	646
Brake System	652
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	654
Transfer Case	655
Automatic Transmission	656
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	659
FUSES	665
Totally Integrated Power Module	665
VEHICLE STORAGE	672
REPLACEMENT BULBS	673
BULB REPLACEMENT	674
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Equipped	674
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped	674
Front Turn Signal	675
Front Fog Lamps	675
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps	676
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp	677
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	678
Rear License Lamp	678
FLUID CAPACITIES	679
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	681
Engine	681
Chassis	682
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	683
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	684
Required Maintenance Intervals	686
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	699
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	701
Prepare For The Appointment	701
Prepare A List	701
Be Reasonable With Requests	701
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	702
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	702
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	703
In Mexico contact:	703
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	703
Service Contract	703
WARRANTY INFORMATION	705
MOPARĥ PARTS	706
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	707
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	707
In Canada	707
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	708
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	710
Treadwear	710
Traction Grades	710