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STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully Loading review this information to tow your load as efficiently To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty and safely as possible. weight. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible. Stow all To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements loose items securely before driving. Improper weight and recommendations in this manual concerning vedistribution can have an adverse effect on the way your hicles used for trailer towing. vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes Common Towing Definitions operate. The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the information: 5 CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
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	10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Ignition Key Removal	13
Locking Doors With A Key	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	15
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key Programming	17
General Information	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	18
To Set The Security Alarm	19
To Disarm The System	19
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override	19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	19
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	20
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press	20
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	21
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	21
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	22
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock	23
Using The Panic Alarm	23
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
General Information	24
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	26
How to Use Remote Start	26
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks	28
Power Door Locks	29
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)	32
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED	34
Power Window Switches	34
Auto-Down	35
Window Lockout Switch	35
LIFTGATE	36
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	37
Lap/Shoulder Belts	39
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	44
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	48
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	49
Energy Management Feature	49
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	50
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	50
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	54
Seat Belt Extender	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	57
Advanced Front Airbag Features	59
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	65
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	72
Child Restraints	74
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	82
SAFETY TIPS	82
Transporting Passengers	82
Exhaust Gas	83
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	84
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	86
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	88
MIRRORS	92
Inside Day/Night Mirror	92
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	93
Power Mirrors	94
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	95
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	95
Folding Outside Mirrors	96
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	96
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	97
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	97
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	97
Operation	99
Phone Call Features	107
Uconnect™ Phone Features	110
Advanced Phone Connectivity	115
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	117
General Information	125
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	125
Voice Command System Operation	125
Commands	127
Voice Training	130
SEATS	130
Front Seat Adjustment	131
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	132
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	132
Driver's Seatback Recline	133
Six-Way Power Seats — If Equipped	134
Heated Seats — If Equipped	135
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	136
Adjusting Active Head Restraints	137
Folding Rear Seat	140
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	142
LIGHTS	144
Multifunction Lever	144
Headlights and Parking Lights	144
Lights-On Reminder	145
Fog Lights — If Equipped	145
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	146
Turn Signals	146
Lane Change Assist	147
High/Low Beam Switch	147
Flash-to-Pass	147
Instrument Panel Dimming	147
Map/Reading Lights	148
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	149
Windshield Wiper Operation	149
Intermittent Wiper System	150
Windshield Washers	150
Mist Feature	151
TILT STEERING COLUMN	152
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	153
To Activate	154
To Set a Desired Speed	154
To Deactivate	154
To Resume Speed	154
To Vary the Speed Setting	155
Manual Transaxle	155
To Accelerate for Passing	156
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	156
Programming HomeLink	158
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	160
Using HomeLink	161
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	161
Security	161
Troubleshooting Tips	162
General Information	162
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	163
Opening the Sunroof	164
Closing the Sunroof	164
Pinch Protect Feature	164
Pinch Protect Override	165
Venting Sunroof — Express	165
Sunshade Operation	165
Wind Buffeting	165
Sunroof Maintenance	165
Ignition Off Operation	166
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	166
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	168
CUPHOLDERS	170
STORAGE	171
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin	171
Door Storage	172
CONSOLE FEATURES	173
CARGO AREA FEATURES	174
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight	174
Cargo Cover	175
Removable Load Floor	177
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	177
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	179
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	179
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	179
Rear Window Defroster	180
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	181
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	184
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	188
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	189
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	190
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	203
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped	205
EVIC Functions	206
Compass/Temperature/Audio	207
Average Fuel Economy	207
Distance To Empty (DTE)	207
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	208
Elapsed Time	208
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	208
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	213
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	214
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	222
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	224
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	226
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	227
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	229
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	229
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	229
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	230
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	231
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	233
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	234
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	237
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	239
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	242
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	242
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	243
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	248
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	250
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	253
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	253
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	254
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — IF EQUIPPED	258
Connecting The iPod	259
Using This Feature	259
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	260
Play Mode	260
List Or Browse Mode	261
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU/RBZ RADIOS ONLY)	263
System Activation	264
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	264
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	265
Satellite Antenna	265
Reception Quality	265
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	265
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	268
Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped)	268
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	269
Radio Operation	269
CD Player	270
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	270
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	271
CLIMATE CONTROLS	271
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning	271
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	275
Operating Tips	281
STARTING AND OPERATING	286
STARTING PROCEDURES	291
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	291
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	291
Normal Starting	292
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)	292
If Engine Fails to Start	293
After Starting	293
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	293
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	294
Five–Speed Manual Transmission	294
Recommended Shift Speeds	295
Downshifting	295
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	296
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	297
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	297
Gear Ranges	298
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	300
Operation	300
General Information	301
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED	301
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	302
Acceleration	302
Traction	303
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	303
Flowing/Rising Water	304
Shallow Standing Water	304
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	306
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	306
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock Lever Engaged	307
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand	307
Hill Climbing	309
Driving Through Water	312
After Driving Off-Road	314
POWER STEERING	315
Power Steering Fluid Check	316
PARKING BRAKE	317
BRAKE SYSTEM	319
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	320
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	322
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	323
Brake Assist System (BAS)	323
Traction Control System (TCS)	324
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	324
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped	325
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission or Off-Road Package Only	327
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	328
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	333
Tire Markings	333
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	337
Tire Terminology and Definitions	338
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	339
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	343
Tire Pressure	343
Tire Inflation Pressures	344
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	346
Radial Ply Tires	346
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	346
Tire Spinning	347
Tread Wear Indicators	348
Life of Tire	349
Replacement Tires	349
TIRE CHAINS	350
SNOW TIRES	351
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	351
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	352
Base System	355
Premium System – If Equipped	357
General Information	361
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	361
Reformulated Gasoline	362
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	362
E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	363
MMT In Gasoline	363
Materials Added To Fuel	364
Fuel System Cautions	364
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	365
ADDING FUEL	366
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	366
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	368
VEHICLE LOADING	368
Vehicle Certification Label	368
TRAILER TOWING	370
Common Towing Definitions	370
Trailer Hitch Classification	373
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	374
Trailer and Tongue Weight	374
Towing Requirements	375
Towing Tips	381
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	382
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	382
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	384
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	385
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	385
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING	386
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	387
Jack Location	387
Spare Tire Stowage	387
Preparations For Jacking	388
Jacking Instructions	388
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	392
Preparations for Jump-Start	393
Jump-Starting Procedure	395
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	397
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	398
With Ignition Key	398
Without The Ignition Key	399
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	400
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L	402
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	403
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	404
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	404
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	405
REPLACEMENT PARTS	406
DEALER SERVICE	407
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	407
Engine Oil	408
Engine Oil Filter	410
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	411
Maintenance-Free Battery	411
Air Conditioner Maintenance	413
Body Lubrication	414
Windshield Wiper Blades	414
Adding Washer Fluid	415
Exhaust System	415
Cooling System	418
Brake System	423
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped	426
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	427
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only	428
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only	428
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	429
FUSES	434
Integrated Power Module (IPM)	434
VEHICLE STORAGE	438
REPLACEMENT BULBS	438
BULB REPLACEMENT	439
Headlamps	439
Fog Lamps	442
Tail Lamps, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lamps	442
License Lamps	442
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	443
FLUID CAPACITIES	444
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	445
Engine	445
Chassis	446
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	448
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	449
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	449
Required Maintenance Intervals	451
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	468
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	470
Prepare For The Appointment	470
Prepare A List	470
Be Reasonable With Requests	470
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	470
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	471
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	471
In Mexico contact:	471
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	472
Service Contract	472
WARRANTY INFORMATION	473
MOPAR PARTS	473
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	473
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	473
In Canada	474
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	474
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	476
Treadwear	476
Traction Grades	476