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248 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch 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 manufacturer's 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 weightdistributing (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.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Ignition Key Removal	13
Locking Doors with a Key	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	15
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED	15
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel	15
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock	15
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System — If Equipped	16
SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED	16
Replacement Keys	17
Sentry Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
To Set the Alarm	19
To Disarm the Alarm	20
Security System Manual Override	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	21
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate	21
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate	22
To Turn Off “Flash Lights with Lock”	23
Panic Alarm	23
To Program Additional Transmitters	24
General Information	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
DOOR LOCKS	27
Manual Door Locks	27
Power Door Locks	29
Child Protection Door Lock System — If Equipped	31
POWER WINDOWS	32
Auto-Down Feature	33
Rear Window Switches	33
Wind Buffeting	34
LIFTGATE	34
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	35
Lap/Shoulder Belts	37
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure	43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Seat Belt Anchorage	44
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	44
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	45
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	45
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	46
Seat Belt Extender	47
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbag	47
Advanced Front Airbag Features	49
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	53
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	63
Child Restraints	65
Transporting Pets	73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	73
SAFETY TIPS	74
Transporting Passengers	74
Exhaust Gas	75
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	76
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	78
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	80
MIRRORS	83
Inside Day/Night Mirror	83
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	83
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	84
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	84
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	85
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	85
SEATS	86
Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped	86
Six-Way Power Seat With Manual Recliner — If Equipped	87
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	89
Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped	89
Adjustable Head Restraints	90
Heated Seats — If Equipped	91
Folding Rear Seat	92
Tumbling Rear Seat	94
Rear Seat Removal	97
EMERGENCY SEATBACK RELEASE	99
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	100
LIGHTS	102
Multifunction Lever	102
Headlights and Parking Lights	102
Lights-On Reminder	103
Instrument Panel Dimmer	103
High/Low Beam Switch	104
Flash-to-Pass	104
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	104
Turn Signals	105
Lane Change Assist	105
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	105
Map/Reading Lights	106
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	107
Windshield Wiper Operation	107
Intermittent Wiper System	109
Windshield Washers	110
Mist Feature	111
Headlights With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	111
TILT STEERING COLUMN	111
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	113
To Activate	113
To Set a Desired Speed	114
To Deactivate	114
To Resume Speed	114
To Vary the Speed Setting	114
To Accelerate for Passing	115
Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills	115
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	116
Programming HomeLink	117
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	120
Security	121
Troubleshooting Tips	121
General Information	121
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	122
Express-Open Feature	123
Wind Buffeting	124
Sunroof Maintenance	124
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	124
STORAGE	127
Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin	127
Storage Pockets	129
CONSOLE FEATURES	129
REAR SHELF PANEL — IF EQUIPPED	130
Position 1 (Top)	131
Position 2 (Middle)	131
Position 3 (Floor)	132
Position 4 (Vertical)	133
Position 5 (Table)	133
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	135
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	135
Rear Window Defroster	136
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	138
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	141
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	142
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	143
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	144
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED	156
Compass Mini-Trip Computer Reset Button	156
Compass/Temperature Display	157
Odometer Display	159
Trip Odometer (ODO)	159
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED	160
EVIC Functions	161
To Reset the Display	162
Compass/Temperature/Audio	162
Average Fuel Economy	162
Distance To Empty (DTE)	163
Elapsed Time	163
Compass Variance	163
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	164
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	165
Automatic Compass Calibration	167
Manual Compass Calibration	168
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	169
SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) AND Uconnect™ Phone CAPABILITY	169
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	170
Operating Instructions — CD Mode	173
Operating Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	175
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	176
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	176
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED	177
System Activation	177
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	177
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios	178
Selecting a Channel	178
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	179
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)	179
PTY Button "SCAN"	179
PTY Button "SEEK"	179
Satellite Antenna	179
Reception Quality	180
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	180
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	181
CLIMATE CONTROLS	181
Climate Control Operation	181
Operating Tips	186
STARTING AND OPERATING	190
STARTING PROCEDURES	193
Automatic Transmission	193
Normal Starting	193
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	194
If The Engine Fails To Start	194
After Starting	195
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	195
Key Ignition Park Interlock	196
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	196
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission	197
Gear Ranges	198
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	201
Operation	201
General Information	202
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	203
Acceleration	203
Traction	203
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	204
Flowing/Rising Water	204
Shallow Standing Water	204
POWER STEERING	206
Power Steering Fluid Check	207
PARKING BRAKE	208
BRAKE SYSTEM	210
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped	211
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	213
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	215
Tire Markings	215
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	218
Tire Terminology and Definitions	219
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	220
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	224
Tire Pressure	224
TIRE CHAINS	232
SNOW TIRES	232
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	232
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	233
Base System	236
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	238
ADDING FUEL	242
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	243
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	244
VEHICLE LOADING	245
Vehicle Certification Label	245
TRAILER TOWING	247
Common Towing Definitions	247
Towing Tips	258
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	259
Automatic Transmission	259
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	260
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	261
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	261
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	263
Jack Location	263
Spare Tire Stowage	264
Spare Tire Removal	264
Preparations For Jacking	265
Jacking Instructions	266
JUMP-STARTING	269
Preparations for Jump-Start	270
Jump-Starting Procedure	271
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	273
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	274
Towing With The Key-In-Ignition	274
Towing Without The Key-In-Ignition	275
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	276
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	278
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	279
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	279
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	279
REPLACEMENT PARTS	281
DEALER SERVICE	281
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	282
Engine Oil	282
Engine Oil Filter	285
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	286
Maintenance-Free Battery	287
Air Conditioner Maintenance	288
Body Lubrication	289
Windshield Wiper Blades	290
Adding Washer Fluid	290
Exhaust System	291
Cooling System	293
Brake System	299
Automatic Transmission	300
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	303
FUSES	309
Integrated Power Module (IPM)	309
VEHICLE STORAGE	312
REPLACEMENT BULBS	312
BULB REPLACEMENT	313
Headlamps	313
Front Parking, Turn Signal, and Side Marker Lamps	314
Front Fog Lamps – If Equipped	315
Rear Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamps	315
Backup Lamps	316
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	316
FLUID CAPACITIES	317
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	318
Engine	318
Chassis	319
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	320
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	321
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	321
At Each Stop for Fuel	322
Once a Month	323
At Each Oil Change	323
Maintenance Schedule B	323
Maintenance Schedule A	334
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	340
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	342
Prepare For The Appointment	342
Prepare A List	342
Be Reasonable With Requests	342
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	342
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	343
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	343
In Mexico contact:	343
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	344
Service Contract	344
WARRANTY INFORMATION	345
MOPAR PARTS	345
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	345
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	345
In Canada	346
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	346
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	347
Treadwear	348
Traction Grades	348