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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 POWER WINDOWS You can control all windows using switches on the driver's door trim panel. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay. NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. Driver's Master Power Window Switches 2 Driver's Power Window Switches 1 - Left Rear 2 - Right Rear 3 - Left Front 4 - Right Front

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 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM	17
Replacement Keys	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED	23
Using The RKE Transmitter	23
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	30
DOOR LOCKS	33
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS	33
Power Door Locks - If Equipped	34
WINDOWS	38
POWER VENT WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED	38
POWER WINDOWS	39
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	43
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR - IF EQUIPPED	44
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	48
LIFTGATE	50
POWER LIFTGATE - IF EQUIPPED	51
STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING	54
Safety Warnings	54
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap - If Equipped	56
Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap	56
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	57
Lap/Shoulder Belts	59
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	65
Seat Belt Pretensioners	66
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	66
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	67
Seat Belt Extender	68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	68
Airbag System Components	69
Front Seat Airbag Features	69
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	80
Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped	82
Child Restraints	83
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	91
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)	92
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	95
SAFETY TIPS	95
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	99
MIRRORS	102
Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	102
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	104
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	106
Operation	108
Phone Call Features	115
UConnect System Features	118
Advanced Phone Connectivity	122
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	124
General Information	133
SEATS	133
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster	134
Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped	140
Swivel n Go Premium Seating - If Equipped	150
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	157
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	158
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	160
Hood Safety Switch - If Equipped	161
LIGHTS	162
Interior Lighting	162
Exterior Lights	164
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER	168
Turn Signals	168
TILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	172
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	173
Rear Park Assist Sensors	174
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	179
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	181
Activating Electronic Speed Control	181
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	184
Front Overhead Console - If Equipped	184
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	187
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK	189
GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING	192
SECURITY	193
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS	193
GENERAL INFORMATION	193
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	194
Power Sunroof Operation	194
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED	197
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	198
ELECTRICAL OUTLET USE WITH ENGINE OFF	200
SUN SCREENS- IF EQUIPPED	200
CUP HOLDERS AND CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER	202
Instrument Panel Cup Holders	202
Interior Bottle Holders	203
Smokers Package Kit - If Equipped	203
CONSOLE FEATURES	203
Basic Console	203
Premium Console - If Equipped	205
STORAGE	210
Glove Compartments	210
Door Trim Panel Storage	211
Second Row Floor Storage Bins - If Equipped	212
Removing The Floor Console With Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped	213
Rear Compartment Storage	215
Coat Hooks	216
Cargo Area Storage	216
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	217
UMBRELLA HOLDER	219
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	220
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	221
INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS	225
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	226
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	227
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	228
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED	239
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Odometer Displays	240
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Reset Buttons	240
Compass/Temperature Display	242
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	243
EVIC Displays	245
TRIP FUNCTIONS	246
COMPASS DISPLAY	248
PERSONAL SETTINGS (CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)	250
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	253
RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS	253
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	254
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	254
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	262
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	264
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	267
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	267
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	270
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	270
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	276
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	278
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	281
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	281
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	282
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	283
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	283
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	283
Clock Setting Procedure	283
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	285
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	286
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	286
Clock Setting Procedure	287
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	289
System Activation	289
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	289
Selecting Satellite Mode	290
Satellite Antenna	290
Reception Quality	291
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	291
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	294
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	294
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	294
Connecting The iPod Device	295
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	295
Play Mode	295
List or Browse Mode	297
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED	299
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	299
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	301
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	301
Radio Operation	301
CD Player	302
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	302
CLIMATE CONTROLS	302
MANUAL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM	303
REAR MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ZONE - IF EQUIPPED	309
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) - IF EQUIPPED	311
SUMMER OPERATION	320
WINTER OPERATION	320
VACATION/STORAGE	320
WINDOW FOGGING	320
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE	321
OPERATING TIPS	321
A/C AIR FILTER - IF EQUIPPED	322
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER - IF EQUIPPED	322
STARTING AND OPERATING	323
STARTING PROCEDURES	326
Automatic Transmission	327
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	329
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	330
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	330
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	331
Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission	336
PARKING BRAKE	337
BRAKE SYSTEM	339
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	340
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS	342
Traction Control System (TCS)	342
POWER STEERING	346
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	347
ACCELERATION	347
TRACTION	348
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	348
Flowing/Rising Water	348
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	350
Tire Markings	350
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	355
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	359
Tire Pressure	359
TIRE CHAINS	369
SNOW TIRES	370
TIRE ROTATION	370
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	371
BASIC TPMS WITHOUT EVIC - IF EQUIPPED	373
PREMIUM TPMS WITH EVIC - IF EQUIPPED	375
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	379
ADDING FUEL	384
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	384
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	386
FLEXIBLE FUEL - 3.3L ENGINES ONLY	386
E-85 General Information	386
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	387
Fuel Requirements	388
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles	389
Starting	389
Cruising Range	389
Replacement Parts	389
Maintenance	390
VEHICLE LOADING	390
Vehicle Certification Label	391
TRAILER TOWING	394
Common Towing Definitions	395
Towing Tips	407
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	409
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	411
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	412
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	412
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	414
Jack Location	415
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	427
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	429
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	430
Towing With The Ignition Key	430
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	433
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	439
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAP	440
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	440
REPLACEMENT PARTS	442
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	442
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	442
ENGINE OIL	443
ENGINE OIL FILTER	446
DRIVE BELT	447
SPARK PLUGS	447
ENGINE AIR CLEANER	447
CATALYTIC CONVERTER	448
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY	450
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE	452
POWER STEERING - FLUID CHECK	454
FRONT SUSPENSION - BALL JOINTS	455
STEERING SHAFT SEAL	455
DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS	456
BODY LUBRICATION	456
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES	456
COOLING SYSTEM	458
HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES	463
FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS	463
BRAKES	464
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	466
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS	469
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION	469
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cup Holders	475
FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)	476
VEHICLE STORAGE	483
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	483
BULB REPLACEMENT	484
Headlights	484
Front Park/Turn Signal and Side Marker Lights	485
Fog Lights	485
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lights	486
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	487
License Light	487
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	488
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	489
Engine	489
Chassis	490
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	491
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	492
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	492
Required Maintenance Intervals	495
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	499
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	501
Prepare For The Appointment	501
Prepare A List	501
Be Reasonable With Requests	501
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	501
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	502
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	503
In Mexico contact	503
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	503
Service Contract	503
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	504
MOPAR PARTS	504
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	505
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	505
In Canada	505
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	506
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	507
Treadwear	507
Traction Grades	507
Temperature Grades	508