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350 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your given drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Duty Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Class IV - Extra 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) Heavy Duty All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle. Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
ROLLOVER WARNING	5
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 (FOBIK)	15
Ignition Key Removal	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key (Fob) Programming	19
General Information	20
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
To Set the Alarm	20
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	21
To Unlock the Doors	22
To Lock the Doors	23
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass	24
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Service	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	26
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks	28
Power Door Locks	29
Child Protection Door Lock	30
WINDOWS	31
Power Windows	31
Wind Buffeting	33
LIFTGATE	34
Liftgate Flipper Glass	35
Power Liftgate - If Equipped	36
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	38
Lap/Shoulder Belts	39
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	40
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	44
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	44
Energy Management Feature	45
Seat Belt Pretensioners	46
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	46
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	47
Seat Belt Extender	48
Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)	48
Child Restraint	60
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	69
SAFETY TIPS	70
Exhaust Gas	70
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	71
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	72
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	73
MIRRORS	78
Inside Day/Night Mirror	78
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	78
Outside Mirrors	79
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	80
Drivers and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	80
Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors - If Equipped	80
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	81
Lighted Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	81
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	82
Operation	84
Phone Call Features	91
UConnect System Features	94
Advanced Phone Connectivity	98
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	100
General Information	108
SEATS	108
Front Manual Seat Adjustment	108
Front Seat Adjustment - Recline	108
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment	109
Head Restraints	110
Front Heated Seats-If Equipped	111
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	118
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory	119
Memory Position Recall	120
To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory	121
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	122
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	123
LIGHTS	124
Multi-Function Control Lever	124
Battery Saver Feature-Exterior/Interior Lights	125
Headlights and Parking Lights	125
Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped	126
SmartBeams - If Equipped	126
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights	127
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	128
Lights-On Reminder	128
Fog Lights - If Equipped	128
Turn Signals	129
High Beam Switch	129
Passing Light	129
Headlight Time Delay	129
Interior Lights	130
Courtesy/Reading Lights	130
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	131
Mist	132
Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System	132
Rain Sensing Wipers-If Equipped	133
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	134
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	135
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	136
Electronic Speed Control Operation	136
To Activate	137
To Set At A Desired Speed	137
To Deactivate	138
To Resume Speed	138
To Vary The Speed Setting	138
To Accelerate For Passing	139
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	139
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)	139
TCS (Traction Control System)	140
BAS (Brake Assist System)	141
ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)	142
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	143
TSC (Trailer Sway Control)	147
HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)	148
HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)	150
ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	152
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM- IF EQUIPPED	153
Rear Park Assist Sensors	154
Rear Park Assist Warning Display	154
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System	156
Service the Rear Park Assist System	156
Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System	157
REAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	157
Turning the Rear Camera On	157
Turning the Rear Camera Off	158
OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	158
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	158
Programming HomeLink	160
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	163
Using HomeLink	163
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button	164
Security	164
Troubleshooting Tips	164
General Information	165
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	165
Opening Sunroof - Express	166
Closing Sunroof - Express	166
Pinch Protect Feature	166
Pinch Protect Override	167
Venting Sunroof - Express	167
Sunshade Operation	167
Wind Buffeting	167
Sunroof Maintenance	168
Ignition Off Operation	168
Sunroof Fully Closed	168
COMMAND-VIEW SKYLIGHTS - IF EQUIPPED	168
POWER OUTLET	169
Front Power Outlet	169
Rear Power Outlet - If Equipped	169
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	170
CUP HOLDERS	172
CARGO AREA FEATURES	174
Cargo Load Floor	174
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	176
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	176
Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	177
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	177
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	181
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	185
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	186
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	187
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	195
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	197
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	200
Trip Functions	200
Compass Display	203
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	205
System Status	209
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	210
Radio Broadcast Signals	210
Two Types of Signals	211
Electrical Disturbances	211
AM Reception	211
FM Reception	211
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	212
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	212
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	220
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	222
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	225
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	225
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	227
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	227
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	233
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	235
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	238
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	238
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	239
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	240
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	240
Clock Setting Procedure	240
SALES CODE RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	242
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	243
Clock Setting Procedure	243
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	244
Connecting the iPod	245
Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons	245
Play Mode	245
List or Browse Mode	247
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY)	248
System Activation	249
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	249
Selecting Satellite Mode	250
Satellite Antenna	250
Reception Quality	250
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	250
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)	253
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	253
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED	253
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	254
Radio Operation	255
CD Player	255
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	256
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	256
CLIMATE CONTROLS	257
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System - If Equipped	257
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped	260
Rear Climate Control - If Equipped	267
Operating Tips	269
Operating Tips Chart	271
STARTING AND OPERATING	273
STARTING PROCEDURES	277
Normal Starting	278
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	278
If Engine Fails to Start	279
After Starting	280
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	280
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	281
Shift Lock Manual Override - If Equipped	281
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	283
Gear Ranges	283
Rocking the Vehicle	289
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	290
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped	290
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped	291
Shift Positions	292
Shifting Procedures	293
Quadra-Drive II System - If Equipped	295
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	296
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	296
When To Use 4WD LOW Range - If Equipped	296
Driving Through Water	296
Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand	298
Hill Climbing	298
Traction Downhill	299
After Driving Off-Road	299
PARKING BRAKE	300
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	302
POWER STEERING	305
MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only	306
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	306
Tire Markings	306
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	310
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	311
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	315
Tire Pressure	315
Tire Inflation Pressures	316
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	318
Radial-Ply Tires	318
Tire Spinning	318
Tread Wear Indicators	319
Life of Tire	320
Replacement Tires	320
Alignment and Balance	321
TIRE CHAINS	322
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	322
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	323
Base System - If Equipped	326
Premium System - If Equipped	328
General Information	333
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	333
Reformulated Gasoline	334
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	335
MMT In Gasoline	335
Materials Added To Fuel	336
Fuel System Cautions	336
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	337
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	337
E-85 General Information	337
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	338
Fuel Requirements	339
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	340
Starting	340
Cruising Range	340
Replacement Parts	340
ADDING FUEL	341
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	341
VEHICLE LOADING	344
Certification Label	344
TRAILER TOWING	346
Common Towing Definitions	346
Trailer Hitch Classification	350
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	350
Trailer and Tongue Weight	352
Towing Requirements	353
Towing Tips	357
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	359
Towing - 2WD Models	359
Towing - Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD Models	359
Towing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II 4WD Models	359
SNOW PLOW	363
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	365
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	366
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	367
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	368
Jack Location	368
Spare Tire Stowage	369
Spare Tire Removal	369
Preparations For Jacking	370
Jacking Instructions	371
JUMP STARTING	374
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	377
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	378
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	379
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L	382
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L	383
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L	384
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	385
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	386
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	386
REPLACEMENT PARTS	388
DEALER SERVICE	388
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	389
Engine Oil	389
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	392
Spark Plugs	392
Spark Plug Wires	392
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	393
Catalytic Converter	393
Crankcase Emission Control System	395
Maintenance-Free Battery	395
Air Conditioner Maintenance	397
Power Steering Fluid Check	398
Body Lubrication	399
Windshield Wiper Blades	400
Windshield Washers - Front and Rear	400
Exhaust System	401
Cooling System	401
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	406
Fuel System Connections	407
Brake System	407
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	410
Transfer Case	410
Automatic Transmission	411
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving	414
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	415
FUSE PANEL	419
Interior Fuses	419
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	422
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)	425
VEHICLE STORAGE	426
REPLACEMENT BULBS	427
BULB REPLACEMENT	428
Head Light	428
Front Turn Signal	430
Front Fog Light	431
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights	432
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	434
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	435
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	436
Engine	436
Chassis	437
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	439
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	440
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINES	440
Required Maintenance Intervals	442
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	447
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	448
Prepare For The Appointment	448
Prepare A List	448
Be Reasonable With Requests	448
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	448
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	451
MOPAR PARTS	451
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	451
In Canada	452
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	452
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	454
Treadwear	454
Traction Grades	454
Temperature Grades	455