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Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
Integrated Ignition Key	15
Ignition Key Removal	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming of the System	20
To Arm the System	20
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock the Doors	23
To Lock the Doors	25
To Unlatch the Trunk	26
Using the Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Service	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	28
How to Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	32
Child Protection Door Lock	34
WINDOWS	37
Power Windows	37
Wind Buffeting	41
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	41
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	42
Trunk Emergency Release	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	43
Lap/Shoulder Belts	44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	49
Seat Belt Pretensioners	50
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	50
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	51
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	52
Seat Belt Extender	52
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	53
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	65
Child Restraints	67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	77
SAFETY TIPS	77
Transporting Passengers	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	87
Inside Day/Night Mirror	87
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped	87
Outside Mirrors	88
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	89
Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped	89
Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal and Approach Lighting - If Equipped	89
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse - If Equipped	90
Power Mirrors	90
Heated Power Mirrors - If Equipped	91
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	91
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	91
Operation	93
Phone Call Features	102
uconnect phone Features	104
Advanced Phone Connectivity	109
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	111
General Information	120
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	120
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	120
Commands	122
Voice Training	125
SEATS	126
Power Seats	126
Power Reclining Seats	127
Lumbar Support	128
Head Restraints	129
Heated Seats - If Equipped	129
Folding Rear Seat	131
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	132
Programming The Memory Feature	133
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to the Memory Feature	134
Memory Position Recall	134
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	135
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	137
LIGHTS	138
Headlight Switch	138
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	139
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	139
SmartBeams - If Equipped	140
Headlight Time Delay	141
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	142
Lights-On Reminder	142
Fog Lights - If Equipped	142
Multifunction Lever	142
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	144
Interior Lights	144
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	145
Intermittent Wiper System	146
Mist Feature	147
Windshield Washers	147
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	147
Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped	148
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	149
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED	150
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	151
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	152
To Activate	153
To Set At A Desired Speed	154
To Deactivate	154
To Resume Speed	154
To Vary the Speed Setting	154
To Accelerate For Passing	155
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF EQUIPPED	156
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	158
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	159
To Activate	160
To Set a Desired Acc Speed	160
To Cancel	161
To Turn Off	162
To Resume Speed	162
To Vary the Speed Setting	163
Setting the Following Distance in ACC	164
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	166
Display Warnings and Maintenance	170
Precautions While Driving with ACC	173
General Information	176
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	177
REAR PARK ASSIST	179
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	182
Courtesy/Reading Lights	183
Sunglasses Storage	183
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	183
Programming HomeLink	185
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	187
Using HomeLink	188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	188
Security	188
Troubleshooting Tips	189
General Information	189
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	190
Opening Sunroof - Express	191
Closing Sunroof - Express	191
Pinch Protect Feature	191
Pinch Protect Override	191
Venting Sunroof - Express	191
Sunshade Operation	192
Wind Buffeting	192
Sunroof Maintenance	192
Ignition Off Operation	192
Sunroof Fully Closed	193
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	193
CUPHOLDERS	196
Front Seat Cupholders	196
Rear Seat Cupholders	196
STORAGE	197
Console Features	197
Cargo Area	198
CARGO AREA FEATURES	200
Trunk Mat - If Equipped	200
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	200
Rear Window Defroster	200
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	201
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	203
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	207
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE	208
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	209
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	210
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	222
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	224
Oil Change Required	227
Trip Functions	228
Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays - If Equipped	230
Compass Display	231
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) - If Equipped	233
uconnect gps (Navigation) - If Equipped	234
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	234
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	239
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	240
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	240
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	248
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	250
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	252
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	253
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	255
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	255
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	255
Clock Setting Procedure	255
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	258
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	258
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	261
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	263
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	266
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	267
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	267
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	272
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	275
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	277
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	277
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	278
Connecting The iPod	279
Using This Feature	280
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	280
Play Mode	280
List Or Browse Mode	282
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	284
System Activation	284
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	284
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	285
Satellite Antenna	285
Reception Quality	285
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	286
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	288
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	288
KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) - IF EQUIPPED	289
uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED	290
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	290
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	293
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	294
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	295
CLIMATE CONTROLS	296
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	296
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped	299
Operating Tips	304
STARTING AND OPERATING	307
STARTING PROCEDURES	311
Automatic Transmission	311
Normal Starting	312
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	313
If Engine Fails To Start	313
After Starting	314
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	314
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	314
General Information	315
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	317
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	317
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	328
Autostick Operation	328
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) - IF EQUIPPED	328
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	329
Acceleration	329
Traction	330
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	330
Flowing/Rising Water	331
Shallow Standing Water	331
POWER STEERING	333
Power Steering Fluid Check	334
PARKING BRAKE	334
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	336
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	338
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	338
Traction Control System (TCS)	339
Brake Assist System (BAS)	339
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	340
Synchronizing ESP	342
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	343
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	344
Tire Markings	344
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	347
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	348
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	352
Tire Pressure	352
Tire Inflation Pressures	353
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	355
Radial Ply Tires	355
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	355
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped	356
Tire Spinning	357
Tread Wear Indicators	357
Life of Tire	358
Replacement Tires	359
SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED	360
TIRE CHAINS	360
SNOW TIRES	362
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	362
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	363
Base System	365
Premium System - If Equipped	368
General Information	372
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	372
Reformulated Gasoline	373
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	373
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	374
MMT In Gasoline	375
Materials Added to Fuel	375
Fuel System Cautions	375
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	376
ADDING FUEL	377
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	377
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	379
VEHICLE LOADING	379
Vehicle Certification Label	380
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	380
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	380
Overloading	381
Loading	381
TRAILER TOWING	382
Common Towing Definitions	382
Trailer Hitch Classification	385
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	386
Trailer and Tongue Weight	387
Towing Requirements	388
Towing Tips	393
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	395
Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	395
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	397
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	398
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	398
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	399
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	400
Preparations For Jacking	402
Jacking and Changing a Tire	402
Compact Spare Tire	407
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Equipped)	408
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	410
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	413
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	414
Without The Ignition Key	414
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	414
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	416
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	417
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.7L	419
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.5L	420
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L	421
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	422
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	422
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	423
REPLACEMENT PARTS	424
DEALER SERVICE	424
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	425
Engine Oil	425
Engine Oil Filter	428
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	429
Maintenance-Free Battery	429
Air Conditioner Maintenance	431
A/C Air Filter	432
Body Lubrication	432
Windshield Wiper Blades	433
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers - If Equipped	433
Exhaust System	434
Cooling System	437
Brake System	442
Automatic Transmission	444
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped	445
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	446
FUSES	451
Integrated Power Module	451
Rear Power Distribution Center	453
VEHICLE STORAGE	458
REPLACEMENT BULBS	458
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	463
Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light - 300C Models	466
License Light	469
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	470
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	472
Engine	472
Chassis	473
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	475
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	476
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	476
Required Maintenance Intervals	478
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	493
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	495
Prepare For The Appointment	495
Prepare A List	495
Be Reasonable With Requests	495
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	495
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	496
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	496
In Mexico contact	496
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	497
Service Contract	497
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	498
MOPAR PARTS	498
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	498
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	498
In Canada	499
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	499
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	500
Treadwear	501
Traction Grades	501
Temperature Grades	501