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160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar - If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support. Power Lumbar Switch

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	16
Key Fob	17
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	20
SENTRY KEYĥ	20
Replacement Keys	21
Customer Key Programming	22
General Information	22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	22
Rearming The System	23
To Arm The System	23
To Disarm The System	24
Tamper Alert	25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	26
To Unlock The Doors	27
To Lock The Doors	28
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
General Information	31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	31
How To Use Remote Start	32
DOOR LOCKS	35
Power Door Locks	36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	37
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	39
WINDOWS	43
Power Windows	43
Wind Buffeting	46
LIFTGATE	46
Liftgate Flipper Glass	47
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	51
Lap/Shoulder Belts	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	60
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	60
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	61
Energy Management Feature	62
Seat Belt Pretensioners	63
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	63
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	67
Seat Belt Lock Out	68
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	68
Seat Belt Extender	68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	68
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	71
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	82
Child Restraints	83
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	95
SAFETY TIPS	96
Transporting Passengers	96
Exhaust Gas	97
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	98
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	100
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	101
MIRRORS	109
Inside Day/Night Mirror	109
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	110
Outside Mirrors	111
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	111
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	111
Power Mirrors	111
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	112
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	112
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	113
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	113
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	114
Rear Cross Path	120
Modes Of Operation	121
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	122
Operation	125
Phone Call Features	132
Uconnect™ Phone Features	135
Advanced Phone Connectivity	139
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	141
General Information	152
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	152
Voice Command System Operation	152
Commands	153
Voice Training	157
SEATS	157
Power Seats — If Equipped	158
Passenger's Power Seat	160
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	162
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	163
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	164
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	164
Heated Seats — If Equipped	165
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	168
Head Restraints	168
Reclining Rear Seat	175
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	176
Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	177
Memory Position Recall	178
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	178
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	179
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	180
LIGHTS	182
Headlight Switch	182
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	183
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	183
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	184
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	185
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	185
Headlight Delay	185
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	186
Fog Lights — If Equipped	186
Interior Lights	187
Lights-On Reminder	188
Battery Saver	188
Front Map/Reading Lights	188
Ambient Light	189
Multifunction Lever	190
Turn Signals	190
Lane Change Assist	190
Flash-To-Pass	190
High/Low Beam Switch	191
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	191
Windshield Wiper Operation	192
Intermittent Wiper System	192
Windshield Washer Operation	193
Mist	194
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	194
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	196
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	197
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	198
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	199
To Activate	200
To Set A Desired Speed	201
To Deactivate	201
To Resume Speed	201
To Vary The Speed Setting	201
To Accelerate For Passing	202
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	202
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	205
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	206
To Activate	207
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	208
To Cancel	209
To Turn Off	210
To Resume Speed	210
To Vary The Speed Setting	211
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	215
Display Warnings And Maintenance	216
Precautions While Driving With ACC	220
General Information	224
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	224
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	226
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	231
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	231
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	231
ParkSenseĥ Display	232
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	235
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	236
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	236
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	237
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	239
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	241
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	242
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	242
Front Map/Reading Lights	242
Courtesy Lights	243
Sunglass Bin Door	244
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	244
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	246
Programming A Rolling Code	246
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	248
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	249
Using HomeLinkĥ	251
Security	251
Troubleshooting Tips	252
General Information	253
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	253
Opening Sunroof — Express	254
Opening Sunroof — Manual	254
Closing Sunroof — Express	254
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	255
Pinch Protect Feature	255
Venting Sunroof — Express	255
Sunshade Operation	255
Wind Buffeting	256
Sunroof Maintenance	256
Ignition OFF Operation	256
COMMANDVIEWĥ SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	257
Opening Sunroof — Express	258
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	258
Closing Sunroof — Express	258
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	258
Opening Power Shade — Express	258
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	259
Closing Power Shade — Express	259
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	259
Pinch Protect Feature	259
Wind Buffeting	259
Sunroof Maintenance	260
Ignition OFF Operation	260
Sunroof Fully Closed	260
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	260
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	265
CUPHOLDERS	267
STORAGE	268
Glove Compartment	268
Door Storage	269
Center Console	269
CARGO AREA FEATURES	271
Rechargeable Flashlight	271
Cargo Storage Bins	272
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	273
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	275
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	277
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	277
Rear Window Defroster	278
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	279
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	281
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	285
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	286
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	287
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	297
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	299
EVIC White Telltale Lights	306
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	308
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	309
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	312
Fuel Economy	313
Cruise Control	315
Vehicle Speed	315
Trip Info	316
Units	316
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	317
Tire PSI	317
Messages #	318
Turn Menu OFF	319
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped	319
Compass / Temperature Display	319
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	321
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	330
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	330
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	330
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	331
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	331
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	334
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	336
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	339
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	339
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	340
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	345
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	347
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	350
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	350
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	351
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	355
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	355
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	356
Using This Feature	357
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	357
Play Mode	357
List Or Browse Mode	359
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	361
UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	362
Getting Started	362
Single Video Screen	363
Play Video Games	366
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1	369
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System	371
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio	371
Remote Control	374
Remote Control Storage	376
Locking The Remote Control	377
Replacing The Batteries	377
Headphones Operation	378
Controls	379
Replacing The Batteries	380
Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	380
System Information	381
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	395
Radio Operation	396
CD Player	396
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	396
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	397
CLIMATE CONTROLS	397
Dual-Zone Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	398
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	402
Operating Tips	408
Operating Tips Chart	410
STARTING AND OPERATING	411
STARTING PROCEDURES	417
Automatic Transmission	417
Keyless Enter-N-Go	418
Normal Starting	419
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	421
If Engine Fails To Start	421
After Starting	422
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	422
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	423
Key Ignition Park Interlock	425
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	425
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.6L Engine) — If Equipped	425
Gear Ranges	426
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) — If Equipped	433
Gear Ranges	434
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	444
Quadra-Trac Iĥ Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped	444
Quadra-Trac IIĥ Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped	444
Shift Positions	445
Shifting Procedures	446
Quadra-Driveĥ II System – If Equipped	449
SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED	450
Description	450
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	451
QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED	452
Description	452
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	455
Operation	456
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	457
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	458
Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped	458
When To Use 4WD LOW Range – If Equipped	458
Driving Through Water	459
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	460
Hill Climbing	460
Traction Downhill	461
After Driving Off-Road	462
POWER STEERING	463
Power Steering Fluid Check	465
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	466
PARKING BRAKE	466
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	469
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	469
Traction Control System (TCS)	469
Brake Assist System (BAS)	470
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	471
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	472
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	475
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	475
Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped	478
Rain Brake Support – If Equipped	478
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only	478
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	481
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	482
Tire Markings	482
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	485
Tire Terminology And Definitions	486
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	487
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	491
Tire Pressure	491
Tire Inflation Pressures	492
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	494
Radial-Ply Tires	494
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	494
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	495
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	496
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	496
Tire Spinning	497
Tread Wear Indicators	498
Life Of Tire	498
Replacement Tires	499
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	500
SNOW TIRES	502
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	502
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	503
Base System	506
Premium System – If Equipped	508
General Information	512
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	513
Reformulated Gasoline	514
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	514
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	514
MMT In Gasoline	515
Materials Added To Fuel	516
Fuel System Cautions	516
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	517
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	517
E-85 General Information	517
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	519
Fuel Requirements	519
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	520
Starting	520
Cruising Range	520
Replacement Parts	521
Maintenance	521
ADDING FUEL	521
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	521
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	524
VEHICLE LOADING	525
Certification Label	525
TRAILER TOWING	527
Common Towing Definitions	527
Trailer Hitch Classification	533
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	534
Trailer And Tongue Weight	535
Towing Requirements	536
Towing Tips	541
SNOW PLOW	542
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	543
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	543
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models	544
Recreational Towing – Quadra-Trac Iĥ (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models	544
Recreational Towing – Quadra–Trac IIĥ /Quadra–Driveĥ II Four-Wheel Drive Models	545
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	553
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	554
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	554
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	555
Jack Location	556
Spare Tire Stowage	557
Preparations For Jacking	557
Jacking Instructions	558
Road Tire Installation	565
JUMP-STARTING	565
Preparations For Jump-Start	566
Jump-Starting Procedure	567
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	569
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	571
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	571
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	572
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob	574
Two-Wheel Drive Models	575
Four-Wheel Drive Models	576
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	577
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	579
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L	580
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II	581
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	581
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	582
REPLACEMENT PARTS	583
DEALER SERVICE	584
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	584
Engine Oil	585
Engine Oil Filter	588
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	588
Maintenance-Free Battery	589
Air Conditioner Maintenance	591
Body Lubrication	593
Windshield Wiper Blades	594
Adding Washer Fluid	596
Exhaust System	597
Cooling System	599
Brake System	605
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	607
Transfer Case	608
Automatic Transmission	609
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	612
FUSES	618
Totally Integrated Power Module	618
VEHICLE STORAGE	623
REPLACEMENT BULBS	624
BULB REPLACEMENT	625
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Equipped	625
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped	625
Front Turn Signal	626
Front Fog Lamps	626
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps	627
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp	628
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	629
Rear License Lamp	629
FLUID CAPACITIES	630
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	631
Engine	631
Chassis	632
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	635
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	636
Required Maintenance Intervals	638
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	653
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	655
Prepare For The Appointment	655
Prepare A List	655
Be Reasonable With Requests	655
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	655
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	656
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	656
In Mexico contact:	656
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	657
Service Contract	657
WARRANTY INFORMATION	658
MOPARĥ PARTS	658
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	658
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	658
In Canada	659
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	659
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	661
Treadwear	661
Traction Grades	661