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STARTING AND OPERATING 275 STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! • Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause excessive heat in the exhaust system, resulting in overheating and vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries. • NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. 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
Ignition Key Removal	12
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	14
Locking Doors With The Key	14
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	14
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel	14
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock	14
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	15
SENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED	15
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key Programming	17
General Information	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	18
Rearming of the System - If Equipped	18
To Arm the System	18
To Disarm the System	19
Security System Manual Override	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	20
To unlock the doors and liftgate	21
To lock the doors and liftgate	22
To Open/Close Power Liftgate - If Equipped	23
Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock	23
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
Battery Replacement	24
DOOR LOCKS	26
Manual Door Locks	26
Power Door Locks	27
Child Protection Door Lock	30
WINDOWS	32
Power Windows	32
LIFTGATE	34
Power Liftgate - If Equipped	35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	38
Lap/Shoulder Belts	39
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	45
Seat Belt Pretensioners	47
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	47
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	48
Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR)	49
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	49
Seat Belt Extender	49
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag	50
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	65
Child Restraint	67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	77
SAFETY TIPS	78
Exhaust Gas	78
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	79
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	80
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	81
MIRRORS	86
Inside Day / Night Mirror	86
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	86
Drivers Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped	87
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	87
Outside Mirror - Drivers Side	87
Outside Mirror - Passengers Side	88
Power Remote-Control Mirrors	88
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	89
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	89
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	89
Operations	91
Phone Call Features	98
UConnect System Features	100
Advanced Phone Connectivity	105
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	106
General Information	114
SEATS	115
Adjustable Head Restraints	117
Heated Seats - If Equipped	118
Second Row Manual Seat Recliner - If Equipped	120
Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped	121
Second Row Bench Seating - If Equipped	122
Second Row Fold and Tumble Seats - If Equipped	123
Third Row Easy Exit - If Equipped	124
Third Row Seating - If Equipped	126
Load Floor - If Equipped	127
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer	128
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	128
Easy Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	132
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped	133
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	133
LIGHTS	134
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	134
Interior Lights	135
Multi-Function Lever	136
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights	136
Automatic Headlights	137
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)	138
Lights-on Reminder	138
Headlight Time Delay	138
Fog Lights - If Equipped	138
Turn Signals	139
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	139
Passing Light	139
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	140
Windshield Washers	140
Mist Feature	140
Windshield Wiper Operation	141
Intermittent Wiper System	141
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	141
TILT STEERING COLUMN	143
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	144
To Activate	144
To Set a Desired Speed	145
To Deactivate	145
To Resume Speed	145
To Vary the Speed Setting	145
To Accelerate For Passing	146
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	146
Programming HomeLink	147
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming	150
Using HomeLink	151
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Buttons	151
Security	151
Troubleshooting Tips	152
General Information	152
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	153
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP	154
Traction Control System (TCS)	154
Brake Assist System (BAS)	154
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	155
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	159
REAR PARK SENSE SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	160
Rear Park Assist Sensors	161
Rear Park Assist Warning Display	162
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System - If Equipped	165
Service the Rear Park Assist System	165
Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System	166
REAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	166
OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	168
Courtesy/Reading Lights	168
Sunglasses Storage	168
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	169
Express Open Feature	170
Wind Buffeting	171
Sunroof Comfort Position - If Equipped	171
Sunroof Maintenance	172
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	172
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	173
CUPHOLDERS	174
Front Seat Cupholders	174
Second Row Seat Cupholders	174
Third Row Seat Cupholders - If Equipped	175
STORAGE	175
Console Features	175
Rear Cargo Storage Bin - If Equipped	175
Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped	176
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	177
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	178
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM	180
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	181
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	184
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	185
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	186
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	187
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	199
Oil Change Required	202
Customer Programmable Features - If Equipped	203
Compass Display - If Equipped	207
Mini-Trip Functions - If Equipped	208
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	209
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	209
Clock Setting Procedure	210
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	210
Radio Broadcast Signals	210
Two Types of Signals	211
Electrical Disturbances	211
AM Reception	211
FM Reception	211
SALES CODE RAH - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS	212
Radio Operation	212
CD Player Operation	216
CD/DVD Changer Operation	218
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	218
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)	220
SALES CODE REV - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS	222
Radio Operation	222
CD Player Operation	226
CD/DVD Changer Operation	228
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	228
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)	230
Operating Instructions - MP3 Player, Portable Walkman	231
Operating Instructions - Video Games/Camcorders	231
Operating Instructions - CD/DVD Changer	233
EJECT (EJT) Button	235
Operating Instructions - Remote Control	235
Operating Instructions - Video Screen	239
Operating Instructions - Headphones	241
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Input	243
NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	243
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	245
System Activation	245
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	245
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH, REV and RBK Radios	246
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios	246
Selecting a Channel	247
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	247
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)	247
PTY Button SCAN	247
PTY Button SEEK	248
Satellite Antenna	248
Reception Quality	248
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS	248
Radio Operation	249
CD Player	249
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	250
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	250
CLIMATE CONTROLS	250
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	251
Mode Control	252
Manual Air Conditioning Operation	256
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control	259
Electric Rear Window Defroster	269
STARTING AND OPERATING	271
STARTING PROCEDURES	275
Automatic Transmission	276
Normal Starting (Above 32 degrees F / 0 degrees C)	276
Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below -20 degrees F / -29 degrees C)	276
High Altitude Starting (Above 4,000 ft. / 1 219 m)	276
If Engine Fails To Start	277
After Starting	278
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	278
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	278
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	279
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	280
Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission	280
AUTOSTICK	282
AutoStick Operation	282
AutoStick General Information	282
ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED	284
PARKING BRAKE	285
BRAKE SYSTEM	287
Anti-Lock Brake System	288
POWER STEERING	290
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	291
Acceleration	291
Traction	292
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	292
Flowing/Rising Water	292
Shallow Standing Water	293
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	294
Tire Markings	294
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	298
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	299
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	303
Tire Pressure	303
Tire Inflation Pressures	304
Radial-Ply Tires	306
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	307
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	307
Tire Spinning	308
Tread Wear Indicators	309
Life of Tire	309
Replacement Tires	310
Alignment And Balance	311
TIRE CHAINS	312
SNOW TIRES	313
TIRE ROTATION	313
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	314
Basic TPMS without EVIC - If Equipped	317
Basic TPMS with EVIC - If Equipped	319
Premium TPMS - If Equipped	320
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings	321
Service Tire System Soon	322
General Information	324
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	324
Reformulated Gasoline	326
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	326
MMT In Gasoline	327
Materials Added to Fuel	327
Fuel System Cautions	327
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	328
ADDING FUEL	329
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	329
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	330
VEHICLE LOADING	331
Vehicle Certification Label	331
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	332
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	332
Overloading	332
Loading	333
TRAILER TOWING	334
Common Towing Definitions	334
Trailer Hitch Classification	338
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	338
Trailer and Tongue Weight	341
Towing Requirements	342
Towing Tips	347
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	348
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	348
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	349
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	350
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	351
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	352
Jack Location	352
Spare Tire Stowage	354
Preparations For Jacking	355
Jacking Instructions	356
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	360
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	362
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	363
With Ignition Key	363
Without The Ignition Key	365
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	365
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY	365
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	367
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	372
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	373
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	373
REPLACEMENT PARTS	375
DEALER SERVICE	375
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	376
Engine Oil	376
Engine Oil Filter	379
Drive Belt	379
Spark Plugs	379
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	380
Catalytic Converter	380
Maintenance-Free Battery	382
Air Conditioner Maintenance	383
Power Steering - Fluid Check	385
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints	385
Steering Shaft Seal	385
Steering Linkage	386
Drive Shaft Universal Joints	386
Body Lubrication	386
Windshield Wiper Blades	387
Windshield and Rear Window Washers	387
Exhaust System	388
Cooling System	389
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	394
Brakes	394
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check	396
Fuel System Hoses	397
Automatic Transmission	398
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped	400
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings	401
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	401
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders	406
FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)	407
VEHICLE STORAGE	410
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	411
BULB REPLACEMENT	412
Headlights	412
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) - If Equipped	413
Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights	413
Front Fog Light	414
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-up Lights	415
License Light	415
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	416
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	417
Engine	417
Chassis	418
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	419
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	420
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	420
Required Maintenance Intervals	423
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	427
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	428
Prepare For The Appointment	428
Prepare A List	428
Be Reasonable With Requests	428
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	428
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	431
MOPAR PARTS	431
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	431
In Canada	432
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	432
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	434
Treadwear	434
Traction Grades	434
Temperature Grades	435