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STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended: WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and it will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident. • When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance, or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure, or tires. CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings. 5

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS	7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	12
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	12
Fob with Integrated Key	12
Tip Start Feature	14
Ignition Key Removal	14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	15
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key (Fob) Programming	17
General Information	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	18
Rearming of the System	18
To Arm the System	19
To Disarm the System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	20
To unlock the doors	21
To lock the doors	23
To unlatch the trunk	24
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Service	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	30
Child Protection Door Lock	33
WINDOWS	36
Power Windows	36
Wind Buffeting	39
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	40
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	41
Trunk Emergency Release	41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
Lap/Shoulder Belts	43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	48
Seat Belt Pretensioners	48
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	49
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	50
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	51
Seat Belt Extender	51
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	52
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	65
Child Restraint	67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	76
SAFETY TIPS	77
Transporting Passengers	77
Lock Your Vehicle	77
Exhaust Gas	78
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	79
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	79
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	81
MIRRORS	86
Inside Day/Night Mirror	86
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped	86
Outside Mirrors	87
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	88
Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped	88
Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal and Approach Lighting - If Equipped	88
Tilt in Reverse Feature - If Equipped	89
Power Remote Control Mirrors	89
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	90
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	90
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	91
Operation	93
Phone Call Features	100
UConnect System Features	103
Advanced Phone Connectivity	107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	109
General Information	117
SEATS	117
Power Seats	117
Power Reclining Seats	118
Lumbar Support	119
Head Restraints	120
Heated Seats - If Equipped	120
Folding Rear Seat	123
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	124
Programming The Memory Feature	124
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Transmitter to the Memory Feature	125
Memory Position Recall	126
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	127
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	128
LIGHTS	130
Headlight Switch	130
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	131
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	132
SmartBeams - If Equipped	132
Headlight Time Delay	133
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	134
Lights-on Reminder	134
Fog Lights - If Equipped	134
Multi-Function Lever	134
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	136
Interior Lights	136
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	138
Intermittent Wiper System	138
Mist Feature	139
Windshield Washers	139
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	139
Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped	140
Adding Washer Fluid	141
HEADLIGHT WASHERS - IF EQUIPPED	142
Adding Washer Fluid	143
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	144
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	145
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	146
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	148
Electronic Speed Control Operation	149
To Activate	149
To Set At A Desired Speed	150
To Deactivate	150
To Resume Speed	150
To Vary the Speed Setting	150
To Accelerate For Passing	151
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF EQUIPPED	152
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	154
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	154
To Activate	155
To Set a Desired Speed	156
To Cancel	157
To Turn Off	157
To Resume Speed	158
To Vary the Speed Setting	158
Setting the Following Distance in ACC	159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	162
Display Warnings and Maintenance	165
Precautions While Driving with ACC	168
General Information	172
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	172
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	176
Courtesy/Reading Lights	176
Sunglasses Storage	177
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	177
Programming HomeLink	178
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	181
Using HomeLink	182
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button	182
Security	182
Troubleshooting Tips	183
General Information	183
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	184
Opening Sunroof - Express	185
Closing Sunroof - Express	185
Pinch Protect Feature	185
Pinch Protect Override	185
Venting Sunroof - Express	185
Sunshade Operation	186
Wind Buffeting	186
Sunroof Maintenance	186
Ignition Off Operation	186
Sunroof Fully Closed	187
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	187
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	188
CUP HOLDERS	189
Front Seat Cup Holders	189
Rear Seat Cup Holders	189
STORAGE	190
Console Features	190
Cargo Area	192
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	193
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	195
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	199
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	200
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	201
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	202
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	215
Oil Change Required	218
Trip Functions	219
Compass Display	222
Telephone - If Equipped	224
Navigation - If Equipped	226
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	227
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	232
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	232
Radio Broadcast Signals	232
Two Types of Signals	232
Electrical Disturbances	233
AM Reception	233
FM Reception	233
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	233
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	234
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	235
Clock Setting Procedure	235
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	237
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	237
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	245
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	247
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	250
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	250
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	252
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	253
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	253
Clock Setting Procedure	253
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	256
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	256
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY)	268
System Activation	268
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	269
Selecting Satellite Mode	269
Satellite Antenna	269
Reception Quality	270
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	270
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)	272
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	272
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	272
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	275
Connecting the iPod	275
Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons	275
Play Mode	276
List or Browse Mode	278
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	279
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	281
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	281
CLIMATE CONTROLS	281
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	282
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped	284
Operating Tips	290
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	293
Electric Rear Window Defroster	293
STARTING AND OPERATING	295
STARTING PROCEDURES	299
Automatic Transmission	300
Normal Starting (Tip Start)	301
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	301
If Engine Fails To Start	302
After Starting	303
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	303
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	303
Automatic Transmission - General Information	304
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	306
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	318
Autostick Operation	318
ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED	319
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	319
Acceleration	319
Traction	320
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	320
Flowing/Rising Water	320
Shallow Standing Water	321
PARKING BRAKE	322
BRAKE SYSTEM	324
Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped	325
POWER STEERING	327
MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only	328
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED	328
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED	330
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED	331
Synchronizing ESP	333
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator Lights	333
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	334
Tire Markings	334
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	338
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	340
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	344
Tire Pressure	344
Tire Inflation Pressures	345
Radial-Ply Tires	347
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	348
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	348
Tire Spinning	349
Tread Wear Indicators	350
Life of Tire	350
Replacement Tires	351
Alignment And Balance	352
SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED	353
TIRE CHAINS	353
SNOW TIRES	354
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	354
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	355
Base System - If Equipped	358
Premium System - If Equipped	360
General Information	364
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	365
Reformulated Gasoline	366
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	366
MMT In Gasoline	367
Materials Added to Fuel	367
Fuel System Cautions	367
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	368
ADDING FUEL	369
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	369
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	371
VEHICLE LOADING	372
Vehicle Certification Label	372
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	372
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	373
Overloading	373
Loading	374
TRAILER TOWING	375
Common Towing Definitions	375
Trailer Hitch Classification	379
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	380
Trailer and Tongue Weight	381
Towing Requirements	383
Towing Tips	388
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	389
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	389
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	391
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	392
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	393
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	394
Preparations For Jacking	395
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	396
Jacking and Changing a Tire	398
Compact Spare Tire	402
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)	402
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	404
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	407
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	408
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY	408
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	409
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY	410
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	411
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	417
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	417
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	418
REPLACEMENT PARTS	419
DEALER SERVICE	420
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	420
Engine Oil	421
Engine Oil Filter	425
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	425
Spark Plugs	426
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	426
Fuel Filter	426
Catalytic Converter	427
Maintenance-Free Battery	428
Air Conditioner Maintenance	430
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	431
Power Steering - Fluid Check	432
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints	432
Steering Linkage	433
Body Lubrication	433
Windshield Wiper Blades	433
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers - If Equipped	434
Exhaust System	434
Cooling System	435
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	440
Fuel System	441
Brake System	441
Automatic Transmission	444
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped	445
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings	446
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	446
Cleaning the Center Console Cup Holders	450
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)	451
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)	451
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)	453
VEHICLE STORAGE	458
REPLACEMENT BULBS	459
BULB REPLACEMENT	460
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, and Outer Park Light - 300 Models	460
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light - 300C	462
Backup Light, Side Marker Light, and Tail/Stop Turn Light - 300 Models	465
Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light - 300C Models	468
License Light	472
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	473
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	475
Engine	475
Chassis	476
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	477
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	478
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	478
Required Maintenance Intervals	480
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	485
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	486
Prepare For The Appointment	486
Prepare A List	486
Be Reasonable With Requests	486
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	486
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	489
MOPAR PARTS	489
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	489
In Canada	490
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	490
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	492
Treadwear	492
Traction Grades	492
Temperature Grades	493