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STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Max. Tongue Wt. (See Transmission Wt.) Note) 3.7L/Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.7L/Automatic 4x4 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to "Tire Safety Information" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. 5

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
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	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEYĥ	16
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	24
To Unlatch The Liftgate Flipper Glass	26
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Battery Replacement	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
WINDOWS	37
Power Windows	37
Wind Buffeting	41
LIFTGATE	41
Liftgate Flipper Glass	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	43
Lap/Shoulder Belts	46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	52
Seat Belt Pretensioner	52
Seat Belt Lock Out	53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	53
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	53
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	58
Energy Management Feature	60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	60
Seat Belt Extender	60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	61
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	78
Child Restraints	79
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	89
SAFETY TIPS	89
Transporting Passengers	89
Exhaust Gas	90
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	91
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	93
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	95
MIRRORS	101
Inside Day/Night Mirror	101
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	102
Outside Mirrors	103
Power Mirrors	103
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	104
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	104
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped	105
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	105
Operation	107
Phone Call Features	115
Uconnect™ Phone Features	118
Advanced Phone Connectivity	122
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	124
General Information	135
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	135
Voice Command System Operation	135
Commands	136
Voice Training	140
SEATS	140
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped	141
Heated Seats — If Equipped	142
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	144
Front Seat — Manual Recline	145
Manual Lumbar Support — If Equipped	146
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped	146
Head Restraints	147
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	153
Programming The Memory Feature	154
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	155
Memory Position Recall	156
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	156
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	158
LIGHTS	160
Multifunction Lever	160
Headlights And Parking Lights	160
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	161
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	162
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped	162
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	163
Lights-On Reminder	163
Fog Lights — If Equipped	163
Turn Signals	164
High/Low Beam Switch	164
Flash-To-Pass	164
Instrument Panel Dimmer	165
Map/Reading Lights	165
Cargo Light	166
Battery Saver Feature	166
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	166
Windshield Wiper Operation	167
Intermittent Wiper System	168
Windshield Washers	169
Mist Feature	170
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	170
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	172
TILT STEERING COLUMN	172
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	173
To Activate	174
To Set A Desired Speed	175
To Deactivate	175
To Resume Speed	175
To Vary The Speed Setting	175
To Accelerate For Passing	176
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	177
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	177
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	177
ParkSenseĥ Display	178
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	182
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	182
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	183
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	183
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	185
Programming HomeLinkĥ	186
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	189
Using HomeLinkĥ	190
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	190
Security	190
Troubleshooting Tips	190
General Information	191
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	192
Opening Sunroof — Express	193
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	193
Closing Sunroof — Express	193
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	193
Pinch Protect Feature	193
Pinch Protect Override	194
Venting Sunroof — Express	194
Sunshade Operation	194
Wind Buffeting	194
Sunroof Maintenance	194
Ignition Off Operation	195
SKY SLIDER™ FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED	195
Sky Slider™ Usage Precautions	195
Sky Slider™ Control	197
Opening The Sky Slider™	198
Closing The Sky Slider™	198
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature	199
Wind Buffeting	199
Sky Slider™ Maintenance	200
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET	200
CUPHOLDERS	203
STORAGE	204
Glove Box Storage Compartment	204
Front Storage Compartment	204
Console Storage Compartment	205
CARGO AREA FEATURES	206
Cargo Load Floor	206
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	212
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	212
Rear Window Defroster	213
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	214
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	217
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	220
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	221
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	222
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	237
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	239
Oil Change Required	241
Trip Functions	242
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped	243
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	246
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	250
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	251
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	259
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	261
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	263
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	263
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	266
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	270
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	270
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	270
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	270
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	271
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	274
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	276
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	278
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	279
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	279
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	285
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	287
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	290
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	290
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	291
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	295
Radio Operation	296
CD Player	296
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	297
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	297
CLIMATE CONTROLS	297
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	298
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	302
Operating Tips	307
STARTING AND OPERATING	311
STARTING PROCEDURES	315
Normal Starting	315
Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)	316
If Engine Fails To Start	316
After Starting	317
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	317
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	318
Key Ignition Park Interlock	318
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	319
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission	319
Gear Ranges	319
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	323
Command-Trac IIĥ Transfer Case – If Equipped	323
Selec-Tracĥ II Transfer Case – If Equipped	329
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	335
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	335
When To Use 4WD LOW Range	335
Driving Through Water	336
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	337
Hill Climbing	337
Traction Downhill	338
After Driving Off-Road	338
POWER STEERING	339
Power Steering Fluid Check	341
PARKING BRAKE	341
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	344
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	346
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	346
Traction Control System (TCS)	347
Brake Assist System (BAS)	348
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	349
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	349
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped	352
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	354
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	358
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	359
Tire Markings	359
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	362
Tire Terminology And Definitions	363
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	364
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	368
Tire Pressure	368
Tire Inflation Pressures	369
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	371
Radial-Ply Tires	371
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	371
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	372
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	373
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	373
Tire Spinning	374
Tread Wear Indicators	374
Life Of Tire	375
Replacement Tires	376
TIRE CHAINS	377
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	379
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	380
Base System	382
Premium System – If Equipped	385
General Information	390
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	390
Reformulated Gasoline	391
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	391
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	392
MMT In Gasoline	392
Materials Added To Fuel	393
Fuel System Cautions	393
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	394
ADDING FUEL	395
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	395
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	396
VEHICLE LOADING	397
Certification Label	397
TRAILER TOWING	399
Common Towing Definitions	399
Trailer Hitch Classification	404
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	405
Trailer And Tongue Weight	407
Towing Requirements	408
Towing Tips	413
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	415
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	415
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models	416
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models	417
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	423
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	424
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	424
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	425
Jack Location	426
Spare Tire Stowage	426
Spare Tire Removal	427
Preparations For Jacking	428
Jacking Instructions	428
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	432
Preparations For Jump-Start	432
Jump-Starting Procedure	434
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	436
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	437
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	438
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob	440
Two-Wheel Drive Models	440
Four-Wheel Drive Models	442
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	443
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L	445
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	446
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	446
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	447
REPLACEMENT PARTS	448
DEALER SERVICE	449
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	449
Engine Oil	450
Engine Oil Filter	452
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	452
Maintenance-Free Battery	453
Air Conditioner Maintenance	455
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	456
Body Lubrication	456
Windshield Wiper Blades	457
Adding Washer Fluid	457
Exhaust System	458
Cooling System	460
Brake System	466
Automatic Transmission	468
Transfer Case	470
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	471
Sky Slider™ Top Care	472
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	474
FUSES	480
Totally Integrated Power Module	480
REPLACEMENT BULBS	486
BULB REPLACEMENT	486
Headlamp	486
Front Turn Signal And Front Side Marker Lamp	487
Front Fog Lamp	487
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up Lamp	488
FLUID CAPACITIES	489
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	490
Engine	490
Chassis	491
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	493
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	494
Required Maintenance Intervals	496
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	509
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	511
Prepare For The Appointment	511
Prepare A List	511
Be Reasonable With Requests	511
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	511
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	512
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	512
In Mexico contact:	512
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	513
Service Contract	513
WARRANTY INFORMATION	514
MOPARĥ PARTS	514
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	514
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	514
In Canada	515
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	515
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	517
Treadwear	517
Traction Grades	517