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8 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. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a label located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile VIN Location Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
ROLLOVER WARNING	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	12
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	15
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	15
Key Fob	16
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	18
SENTRY KEY	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming The System	20
To Set the Alarm	20
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	21
To Unlock the Doors	22
To Lock the Doors	23
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass	24
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	24
Using the Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	26
How to Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	29
Child Protection Door Lock	30
WINDOWS	31
Power Windows	31
Wind Buffeting	34
LIFTGATE	34
Liftgate Flipper Glass	35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	36
Lap/Shoulder Belts	37
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	42
Energy Management Feature	43
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	43
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	44
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	44
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	46
Seat Belt Extender	46
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags	47
Advanced Front Airbag Features	49
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	53
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	60
Child Restraints	62
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	72
SAFETY TIPS	73
Transporting Passengers	73
Exhaust Gas	73
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	74
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	75
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	76
MIRRORS	81
Inside Day/Night Mirror	81
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	82
Outside Mirrors	82
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	83
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	83
Outside Power Mirrors	83
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	84
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	85
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	85
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	85
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	85
SEATS	85
Front Manual Seat Adjustment	86
Front Seat Adjustment — Recline	86
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment	87
Eight-Way Driver's Power Seat	88
Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	89
Head Restraints	89
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped	90
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped	92
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	96
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory	97
Memory Position Recall	98
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory	99
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	100
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	101
LIGHTS	102
Multifunction Lever	102
Headlights and Parking Lights	103
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	103
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	104
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	104
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	105
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	106
Instrument Panel Dimmer	106
Battery Saver Feature	107
Lights-On Reminder	107
Fog Lights — If Equipped	107
Turn Signals	108
Lane Change Assist	109
High/Low Beam Switch	109
Flash-to-Pass	109
Headlight Time Delay	109
Interior Lights	109
Front Map/Reading Lights	109
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	110
Windshield Wiper Operation	111
Intermittent Wiper System	111
Windshield Washer Operation	112
Mist	113
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	113
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	115
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	116
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	117
To Activate	118
To Set a Desired Speed	119
To Deactivate	119
To Resume Speed	119
To Vary the Speed Setting	119
To Accelerate for Passing	120
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	120
ParkSense Sensors	121
ParkSense Warning Display	121
Enable/Disable ParkSense	123
Service ParkSense	123
Cleaning ParkSense	123
System Usage Precautions	124
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	126
Turning ParkView On or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	127
Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	128
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	128
Courtesy/Reading Lights	128
Sunglasses Storage	129
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	129
Programming HomeLink	130
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	133
Using HomeLink	134
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	134
Security	134
Troubleshooting Tips	134
General Information	135
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	136
Opening Sunroof — Express	137
Closing Sunroof — Express	137
Pinch Protect Feature	137
Pinch Protect Override	137
Venting Sunroof — Express	137
Sunshade Operation	137
Wind Buffeting	138
Sunroof Maintenance	138
Ignition OFF Operation	138
Sunroof Fully Closed	138
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	138
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	141
CUPHOLDERS	143
CARGO AREA FEATURES	144
Cargo Light	144
Rear Storage Compartment	144
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	145
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	146
Cargo Load Floor	148
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	149
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	149
Rear Window Defroster	150
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	151
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	154
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	157
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	159
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	169
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	170
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	173
Trip Functions	174
Compass Display	177
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	179
System Status	183
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	184
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	185
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	185
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	185
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	186
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	189
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	189
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	192
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	194
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	197
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	198
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	198
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	204
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	206
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	209
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	209
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED	210
Connecting The iPod	211
Using This Feature	211
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	211
Play Mode	212
List Or Browse Mode	213
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)	215
System Activation	215
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	216
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	216
Satellite Antenna	216
Reception Quality	217
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	217
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	219
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	220
Radio Operation	220
CD Player	221
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	221
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	222
CLIMATE CONTROLS	222
Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System — If Equipped	222
Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped	225
Operating Tips	232
Operating Tips Chart	234
STARTING AND OPERATING	236
STARTING PROCEDURES	241
Normal Starting	241
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	242
If Engine Fails to Start	242
After Starting	243
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	243
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	244
Key Ignition Park Interlock	244
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	245
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	245
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission	246
Gear Ranges	246
Rocking the Vehicle	253
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	254
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped	254
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped	254
Shift Positions	256
Shifting Procedures	256
Quadra-Drive II System – If Equipped	259
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	259
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	260
When to Use 4WD LOW Range – If Equipped	260
Driving Through Water	260
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand	261
Hill Climbing	262
Traction Downhill	263
After Driving Off-Road	263
POWER STEERING	264
Power Steering Fluid Check	265
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) – 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	266
PARKING BRAKE	266
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	269
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	271
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	271
Traction Control System (TCS)	272
Brake Assist System (BAS)	272
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	273
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	274
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	279
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only	279
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only	282
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	284
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	285
Tire Markings	285
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	289
Tire Terminology and Definitions	290
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	292
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	296
Tire Pressure	296
Tire Inflation Pressures	297
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	299
Radial-Ply Tires	299
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	299
Tire Spinning	300
Tread Wear Indicators	301
Life of Tire	302
Replacement Tires	302
TIRE CHAINS	303
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	304
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	305
Base System	308
Premium System – If Equipped	310
General Information	315
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	316
Reformulated Gasoline	317
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	317
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	317
MMT In Gasoline	318
Materials Added To Fuel	319
Fuel System Cautions	319
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	320
ADDING FUEL	321
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	321
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	322
VEHICLE LOADING	323
Certification Label	323
TRAILER TOWING	325
Common Towing Definitions	325
Trailer Hitch Classification	329
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	331
Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight	332
Towing Requirements	333
Towing Tips	338
SNOW PLOW	339
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	339
Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models	339
Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models	340
Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models	340
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	346
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	347
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	347
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	349
Jack Location	349
Spare Tire Stowage	350
Spare Tire Removal	350
Preparations for Jacking	351
Jacking Instructions	352
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	356
Preparations for Jump-Start	357
Jump-Starting Procedure	358
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	360
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	360
Two-Wheel Drive Models Only	360
Four-Wheel Drive Models Only	361
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	362
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L	364
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L	365
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II	366
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	366
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	367
REPLACEMENT PARTS	369
DEALER SERVICE	369
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	369
Engine Oil	370
Engine Oil Filter	373
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	373
Maintenance-Free Battery	374
Air Conditioner Maintenance	375
Body Lubrication	376
Windshield Wiper Blades	377
Adding Washer Fluid	377
Exhaust System	378
Cooling System	381
Brake System	386
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	388
Transfer Case	389
Automatic Transmission	390
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving	393
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	394
FUSES	399
Interior Fuses	399
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	402
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)	405
VEHICLE STORAGE	407
REPLACEMENT BULBS	407
BULB REPLACEMENT	408
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped	408
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped	409
Front Turn Signal	410
Front Fog Lamp	411
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps	411
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	413
FLUID CAPACITIES	414
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	415
Engine	415
Chassis	416
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	418
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	419
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	419
Required Maintenance Intervals	421
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	436
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	438
Prepare For The Appointment	438
Prepare A List	438
Be Reasonable With Requests	438
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	438
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	439
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	439
In Mexico contact:	439
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	440
Service Contract	440
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	441
MOPAR PARTS	441
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	441
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	441
In Canada	442
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	442
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	444
Treadwear	444
Traction Grades	444