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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturers' directions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration / loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements. WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information. TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer service center for package content. 5

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
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	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	15
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL	15
LOCKING DOORS WITH A KEY	16
KEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDER	17
SENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED	17
Replacement Keys	18
Sentry Key Programming	19
General Information	20
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	20
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel	20
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock	20
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	21
DOOR LOCKS	21
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS	21
POWER DOOR LOCKS - IF EQUIPPED	22
CHILD PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (SEDAN)	26
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE	26
TO LOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE - IF EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPTIONS	27
PANIC ALARM	28
TO TURN OFF FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCK	28
TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS	29
GENERAL INFORMATION	30
TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICE	31
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (CONVERTIBLE)	32
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS	33
TO LOCK THE DOORS	34
TO UNLATCH THE DECK LID	34
PANIC ALARM	34
TO TURN OFF FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCK	35
TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS	35
GENERAL INFORMATION	36
TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICE	37
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	38
To set the alarm	38
To disarm the system	39
Security System Manual Override	39
LIFTGATE (SEDAN)	39
Opening The Liftgate While the Security Alarm Is Activated	40
DECK LID (CONVERTIBLE)	41
POWER DECK LID RELEASE (Convertible)	41
EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE (SEDAN)	42
EMERGENCY DECK LID RELEASE LATCH (CONVERTIBLE)	43
POWER WINDOWS	44
AUTO DOWN FEATURE	45
REAR WINDOW SWITCHES	45
WIND BUFFETING	46
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (SEDAN)	46
LAP/SHOULDER BELTS	47
LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT UNTWISTING PROCEDURE	54
ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE	54
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS	55
ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT)	56
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN	56
DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAG	57
CHILD RESTRAINT	74
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (CONVERTIBLE)	83
LAP/SHOULDER BELTS	84
LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT UNTWISTING PROCEDURE	90
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS	90
ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT)	91
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN	91
DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	92
CHILD RESTRAINT	109
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	117
SAFETY TIPS	117
Exhaust Gas	117
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	118
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	119
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	121
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION	125
To Lower The Top	125
To Raise The Top	128
Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation-If Equipped	130
Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Storage	134
CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE	136
MIRRORS	137
Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	137
Outside Mirror-Drivers Side	138
Outside Mirror-Passengers Side	138
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors - If Equipped	139
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	140
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	140
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	140
Operations	142
Phone Call Features	149
UConnect System Features	151
Advanced Phone Connectivity	156
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	157
General Information	165
SEATS	166
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT	166
POWER SEAT ADJUSTER - IF EQUIPPED	167
MANUAL LUMBAR - IF EQUIPPED	168
FOLDING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	169
DRIVERS SEAT BACK TILT - IF EQUIPPED	169
PASSENGER SEAT BACK TILT (EASY ENTRY SYSTEM) - CONVERTIBLE	170
ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS	171
HEATED SEATS - IF EQUIPPED	171
FOLDING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)	173
FOLDING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE)	175
TUMBLING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)	177
TUMBLING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE)	179
REAR SEAT REMOVAL (SEDAN)	183
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	184
LIGHTS	186
Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)	186
Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)	187
Multi-Function Control Lever	188
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights	188
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	189
Lights-on Reminder	189
Fog Lights - If Equipped	190
Turn Signals	190
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	191
Passing Light	192
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	192
Windshield Washers	193
Mist Feature	193
Windshield Wiper Operation	194
Intermittent Wiper System	194
TILT STEERING COLUMN	195
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	196
To Activate	196
To Set At A Desired Speed	197
To Deactivate	197
To Resume Speed	197
To Vary The Speed Setting	197
Manual Transaxle	198
To Accelerate For Passing	198
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	199
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK	200
GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING	203
USING HOMELINK	204
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK BUTTON	204
SECURITY	204
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS	205
GENERAL INFORMATION	205
POWER SUNROOF (SEDAN ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	206
Express Open Feature	206
Wind Buffeting	207
Sunroof Maintenance	208
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	208
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	210
CONSOLE FEATURES	210
STORAGE	211
Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin	211
Storage Pockets	212
REAR SHELF PANEL- IF EQUIPPED	212
Position 1 (Top)	213
Position 2 (Middle)	214
Position 3 (Floor)	214
Position 4 (Vertical)	214
Position 5 (table)	215
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	217
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	219
Electric Rear Window Defroster	219
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (Sedan Models Only) - If Equipped	219
Adding Washer Fluid	220
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	221
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	224
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-BASE	225
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM	226
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-TURBO	227
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	228
COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED	237
Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button	237
Compass/Temperature Display	238
Odometer Display	241
Trip Odometer (ODO)	241
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If Equipped	242
EVIC Functions	244
Compass/Temperature/Audio	245
Average Fuel Economy	245
Distance To Empty (DTE)	245
Elapsed Time	246
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	246
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	246
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	252
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	252
Radio Broadcast Signals	252
Two Types of Signals	252
Electrical Disturbances	253
AM Reception	253
FM Reception	253
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY	253
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	254
Operating Instructions - CD Mode	257
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	259
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If Equipped	260
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped	260
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES	261
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	261
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	267
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	268
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	270
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)	272
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	273
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	275
System Activation	275
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	275
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios	276
Selecting a Channel	276
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	277
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)	277
PTY Button SCAN	277
PTY Button SEEK	278
Satellite Antenna	278
Reception Quality	278
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	279
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	279
CLIMATE CONTROLS	279
Climate Controls	279
Operating Tips	285
STARTING AND OPERATING	289
STARTING PROCEDURES	293
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	293
MANUAL TRANSAXLE	294
NORMAL STARTING	294
EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER (BELOW -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	294
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START	295
AFTER STARTING	295
TURBOCHARGER COOL-DOWN	295
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED	296
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM	297
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM	297
FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	298
RESET MODE	298
GEAR RANGES FOR THE FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	299
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	301
AUTOSTICK Operation	302
AUTOSTICK General Information	302
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	303
MANUAL TRANSAXLE - RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS	306
Downshifting	306
PARKING BRAKE	307
BRAKE SYSTEM	309
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED	310
POWER STEERING	312
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	313
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	315
Tire Markings	315
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	318
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	319
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	323
Tire Pressure	323
Tire Inflation Pressures	324
Radial Ply Tires	326
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	327
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped	327
Tire Spinning	328
Tread Wear Indicators	329
Life of Tire	329
Replacement Tires	330
Alignment and Balance	331
TIRE CHAINS	332
SNOW TIRES	332
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	333
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	334
BASE SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	336
GENERAL INFORMATION	338
FUEL REQUIREMENTS - GASOLINE ENGINES	339
REFORMULATED GASOLINE	339
GASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDS	339
MMT IN GASOLINE	340
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL	340
FUEL SYSTEM CAUTIONS	340
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS	341
ADDING FUEL	342
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	342
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	344
VEHICLE LOADING	344
TRAILER TOWING	344
COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS	345
TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION	347
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)	349
TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT	350
TOWING REQUIREMENTS	351
TOWING TIPS	356
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	358
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	358
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	359
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	360
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	360
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	362
JACK LOCATION	363
SPARE TIRE STOWAGE	363
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING	364
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS	365
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY	369
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	371
ACCELERATION	371
TRACTION	372
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	372
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	373
With Ignition Key	373
Without The Ignition Key	374
CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE	375
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	377
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	382
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	383
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	383
REPLACEMENT PARTS	385
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	385
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	386
ENGINE OIL	386
DRIVE BELTS - CHECK CONDITION AND TENSION	390
SPARK PLUGS	390
IGNITION WIRING SYSTEM	390
CATALYTIC CONVERTER	391
ENGINE TIMING BELT	392
CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	392
FUEL FILTER	393
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (AIR FILTER)	393
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY	394
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE	395
POWER STEERING - FLUID CHECK	396
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS	397
STEERING LINKAGE	397
BODY LUBRICATION	397
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES	398
WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR	398
EXHAUST SYSTEM	399
COOLING SYSTEM	400
HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES	405
FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS	406
BRAKE SYSTEM	406
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE	410
MANUAL TRANSAXLE	412
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION	413
CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE	418
Washing	418
General Cleaning	419
Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure	420
Cloth Top Protection	420
Weather Strip Care	420
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)	420
VEHICLE STORAGE	425
REPLACEMENT BULBS	426
BULB REPLACEMENT	426
Headlights	427
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights	428
Front Fog Lights - If Equipped	428
Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights	429
Back Up Lights	429
Center High Mounted Stop Light	430
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	431
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	432
ENGINE	432
CHASSIS	433
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	435
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	436
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	436
SCHEDULE B-ALL ENGINES	439
SCHEDULE A-NON TURBO	450
SCHEDULE A-TURBO	455
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	461
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	463
Prepare For The Appointment	463
Prepare A List	463
Be Reasonable With Requests	463
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	463
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	464
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	464
In Mexico contact	464
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	465
Service Contract	465
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	466
MOPAR PARTS	466
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	466
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	466
In Canada	467
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	467
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	469
Treadwear	469
Traction Grades	469
Temperature Grades	470