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268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover. 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place. Rear Cargo Cover

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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
Key Fob	15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	18
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
Tamper Alert	23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	24
To Unlock The Doors	25
To Lock The Doors	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	30
DOOR LOCKS	34
Power Door Locks	35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	38
WINDOWS	42
Power Windows	42
Wind Buffeting	45
LIFTGATE	45
Liftgate Flipper Glass	46
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	50
Lap/Shoulder Belts	53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	58
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	58
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	59
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	60
Energy Management Feature	61
Seat Belt Pretensioners	61
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	62
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	66
Seat Belt Lock Out	67
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	67
Seat Belt Extender	67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	67
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	70
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	81
Child Restraints	82
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	108
Automatic Dimming Mirror	108
Outside Mirrors	109
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	109
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	109
Outside Power Mirrors	109
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	110
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	110
Sun Visor Extension	111
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	111
Rear Cross Path	117
Modes Of Operation	118
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	119
Operation	122
Phone Call Features	129
Uconnect™ Phone Features	132
Advanced Phone Connectivity	136
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	138
General Information	149
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	149
Voice Command System Operation	149
Commands	150
Voice Training	154
SEATS	154
Power Seats — If Equipped	154
Passenger's Power Seat	156
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	158
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	159
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	160
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	160
Heated Seats — If Equipped	161
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	163
Head Restraints	164
Reclining Rear Seat	171
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	172
Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	173
Memory Position Recall	174
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	174
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	175
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	176
LIGHTS	178
Headlight Switch	178
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	179
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	179
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	180
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	181
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	181
Headlight Delay	181
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	182
Fog Lights — If Equipped	182
Interior Lights	183
Lights-On Reminder	184
Battery Saver	184
Front Map/Reading Lights	184
Ambient Light	185
Multifunction Lever	186
Turn Signals	186
Lane Change Assist	186
Flash-To-Pass	186
High/Low Beam Switch	187
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	187
Windshield Wiper Operation	188
Intermittent Wiper System	188
Windshield Washer Operation	189
Mist	190
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	190
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	192
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	193
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	194
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	195
To Activate	196
To Set A Desired Speed	197
To Deactivate	197
To Resume Speed	197
To Vary The Speed Setting	197
To Accelerate For Passing	198
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	198
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	201
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	202
To Activate	203
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	204
To Cancel	205
To Turn Off	206
To Resume Speed	206
To Vary The Speed Setting	207
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	208
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	211
Display Warnings And Maintenance	212
Precautions While Driving With ACC	216
General Information	220
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	220
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	222
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	227
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	227
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	227
ParkSenseĥ Display	228
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	231
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	232
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	232
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	233
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	235
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	237
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	238
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	238
Front Map/Reading Lights	238
Courtesy Lights	239
Sunglass Bin Door	240
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	240
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	242
Programming A Rolling Code	242
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	244
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	245
Using HomeLinkĥ	247
Security	247
Troubleshooting Tips	248
General Information	249
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	249
Opening Sunroof — Express	250
Opening Sunroof — Manual	250
Closing Sunroof — Express	250
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	251
Pinch Protect Feature	251
Venting Sunroof — Express	251
Sunshade Operation	251
Wind Buffeting	252
Sunroof Maintenance	252
Ignition OFF Operation	252
COMMANDVIEWĥ SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	252
Opening Sunroof — Express	254
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	254
Closing Sunroof — Express	254
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	254
Opening Power Shade — Express	254
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	255
Closing Power Shade — Express	255
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	255
Pinch Protect Feature	255
Wind Buffeting	255
Sunroof Maintenance	256
Ignition OFF Operation	256
Sunroof Fully Closed	256
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	256
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	261
CUPHOLDERS	263
STORAGE	264
Glove Compartment	264
Door Storage	265
Center Console	265
CARGO AREA FEATURES	267
Rechargeable Flashlight	267
Cargo Storage Bins	268
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	270
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	271
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	273
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	273
Rear Window Defroster	274
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	275
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	277
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	281
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	282
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	283
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	293
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	295
EVIC White Telltale Lights	302
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	304
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	305
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	308
Fuel Economy	309
Vehicle Speed	311
Trip Info	311
Units	312
Performance Features	312
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	315
Messages #	316
Turn Menu OFF	316
Tire PSI	317
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped	318
Compass / Temperature Display	318
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	320
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	329
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	329
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	329
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	329
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	330
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	333
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	335
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	337
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	338
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	338
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	344
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	346
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	348
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	348
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	349
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	353
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	353
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	354
Using This Feature	355
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	355
Play Mode	356
List Or Browse Mode	357
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	359
UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	360
Getting Started	360
Single Video Screen	361
Play Video Games	364
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1	367
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System	369
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio	369
Remote Control	372
Remote Control Storage	374
Locking The Remote Control	375
Replacing The Batteries	375
Headphones Operation	376
Controls	377
Replacing The Batteries	378
Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	378
System Information	379
HARMAN KARDONĥ Logic7ĥ HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED	393
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	394
Radio Operation	395
CD Player	395
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	396
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	396
CLIMATE CONTROLS	396
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	397
Operating Tips	403
Operating Tips Chart	405
STARTING AND OPERATING	407
STARTING PROCEDURES	411
Automatic Transmission	411
Keyless Enter-N-Go	412
Normal Starting	413
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	415
If Engine Fails To Start	415
After Starting	416
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	417
Key Ignition Park Interlock	418
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	419
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	419
Gear Ranges	420
AUTOSTICKĥ	425
Operation	426
SELEC-TRACK™	428
Description	428
Active Damping System	430
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	430
Flowing/Rising Water	431
POWER STEERING	433
PARKING BRAKE	434
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	437
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	437
Traction Control System (TCS)	437
Brake Assist System (BAS)	438
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	439
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	439
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	443
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	444
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	445
Tire Markings	445
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	449
Tire Terminology And Definitions	450
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	451
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	455
Tire Pressure	455
Tire Inflation Pressures	456
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	458
Radial-Ply Tires	458
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	459
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	459
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	460
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	461
Tire Spinning	462
Tread Wear Indicators	462
Life Of Tire	463
Replacement Tires	463
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	465
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	466
Premium System	468
General Information	472
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	473
Reformulated Gasoline	473
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	474
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	474
MMT In Gasoline	475
Materials Added To Fuel	475
Fuel System Cautions	476
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	477
ADDING FUEL	477
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	477
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	480
VEHICLE LOADING	481
Certification Label	481
TRAILER TOWING	483
Common Towing Definitions	484
Trailer Hitch Classification	486
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	487
Trailer And Tongue Weight	487
Towing Requirements	489
Towing Tips	492
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	493
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	495
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	496
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	496
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	497
Run Flat Tires	498
Jack Location	498
Spare Tire Stowage	499
Preparations For Jacking	499
Jacking Instructions	500
Road Tire Installation	507
JUMP-STARTING	507
Preparations For Jump-Start	508
Jump-Starting Procedure	509
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	511
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	513
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	513
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	514
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	515
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L	517
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II	518
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	518
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	519
REPLACEMENT PARTS	520
DEALER SERVICE	521
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	521
Engine Oil	522
Engine Oil Filter	525
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	525
Maintenance-Free Battery	526
Air Conditioner Maintenance	527
Body Lubrication	530
Windshield Wiper Blades	530
Adding Washer Fluid	532
Exhaust System	533
Cooling System	536
Brake System	541
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	543
Transfer Case	544
Automatic Transmission	545
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	546
FUSES	552
Totally Integrated Power Module	552
VEHICLE STORAGE	558
REPLACEMENT BULBS	558
BULB REPLACEMENT	559
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Equipped	559
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped	560
Front Turn Signal	560
Front Fog Lamps	560
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps	562
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp	562
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	563
Rear License Lamp	564
FLUID CAPACITIES	564
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	565
Engine	565
Chassis	566
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	567
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	568
Required Maintenance Intervals	569
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	585
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	587
Prepare For The Appointment	587
Prepare A List	587
Be Reasonable With Requests	587
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	587
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	588
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	588
In Mexico contact:	588
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	589
Service Contract	589
WARRANTY INFORMATION	590
MOPARĥ PARTS	590
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	590
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	590
In Canada	591
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	591
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	593
Treadwear	593
Traction Grades	593