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STARTING AND OPERATING 309 WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) hitches are the most popular on the market today and The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the they are commonly used to tow small- and mediumhitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less sized trailers. than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. 5

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
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	15
Locking the Doors with the Key	15
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	17
Customer Key Programming	17
General Information	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming The System	19
To Arm The System	19
To Disarm The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	21
To Unlock the Doors	22
To Lock the Doors	24
To Unlatch the Trunk	25
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	25
Using the Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How to Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)	33
POWER WINDOWS	34
Power Window Switches	34
Auto Window Down — If Equipped	35
Auto Window Up — If Equipped	36
Window Lockout Switch	37
Wind Buffeting	37
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	37
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	38
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	39
Lap/Shoulder Belts	41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	45
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	46
Rear Seat Belts	47
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	47
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	48
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	48
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	52
BeltAlert Programming	52
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	53
Seat Belt Extender	53
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags	54
Airbag System Components	55
Advanced Front Airbag Features	56
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	61
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	68
Child Restraints	70
Transporting Pets	80
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	80
SAFETY TIPS	81
Transporting Passengers	81
Exhaust Gas	82
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	83
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	85
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	86
MIRRORS	90
Inside Day/Night Mirror	90
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	91
Power Mirrors	91
Adjusting Sideview Mirrors	92
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	93
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	94
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	94
SEATS	94
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	95
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	95
Reclining Bucket Seats	96
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	97
Power Seats — If Equipped	98
Adjusting Active Head Restraints	99
Heated Seats — If Equipped	102
Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback	103
Folding Rear Seat	103
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	104
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	105
LIGHTS	106
Multifunction Lever	106
Headlights and Parking Lights	107
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	108
Headlight Time Delay	108
Turn Signals	109
Lane Change Assist	109
High/Low Beam Switch	109
Flash-To-Pass	109
Fog Lights — If Equipped	110
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	110
Lights On Reminder	111
Instrument Panel Dimmer	111
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	112
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	113
Intermittent Wiper System	114
Windshield Washers	115
Mist Feature	115
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	116
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	117
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	118
To Activate	118
To Set a Desired Speed	119
To Deactivate	119
To Resume Speed	119
To Vary the Speed Setting	119
To Accelerate for Passing	120
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	121
Programming HomeLink	122
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	125
Security	126
Troubleshooting Tips	126
General Information	127
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	127
Sunroof Operation	128
Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	129
Sunshade Operation	129
Wind Buffeting	129
Sunroof Maintenance	129
Ignition Off Operation	130
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	130
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	132
CUPHOLDERS	133
Front Seat Cupholders	133
STORAGE	134
Driver's Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped	134
Cargo Area	135
CONSOLE FEATURES	136
Dual Storage Bins	136
Video Console — If Equipped	138
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	139
Rear Window Defroster	139
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	140
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	144
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	145
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	146
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED	159
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	161
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	162
Trip Functions	163
Compass Display	164
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	167
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	170
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	170
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	171
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	179
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	181
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	183
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	184
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	186
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	186
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	186
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	187
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	188
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	190
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	191
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	194
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	196
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	198
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	199
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	199
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	205
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	207
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	210
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	210
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	211
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)	211
System Activation	212
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	212
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	212
Satellite Antenna	213
Reception Quality	213
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	213
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	215
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	215
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	217
Right-Hand Switch Functions	218
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	218
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation	219
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	219
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	220
CLIMATE CONTROLS	220
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning	220
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	224
Operating Tips	230
STARTING AND OPERATING	234
STARTING PROCEDURES	239
Automatic Transmission	239
Normal Starting	239
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	240
If Engine Fails To Start	240
After Starting	241
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	242
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	242
Key Ignition Park Interlock	244
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	244
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	245
Four-Speed/Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	245
Gear Ranges	245
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	249
Operation	249
General Information	250
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	251
Acceleration	251
Traction	251
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	252
Flowing/Rising Water	252
Shallow Standing Water	252
POWER STEERING	254
Power Steering Fluid Check	254
PARKING BRAKE	255
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	257
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	260
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	260
Traction Control System (TCS)	260
Brake Assist System (BAS)	261
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped	262
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	264
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	267
Tire Markings	267
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	271
Tire Terminology and Definitions	272
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	273
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	277
Tire Pressure	277
Tire Inflation Pressures	278
Radial-Ply Tires	280
Compact Spare Tire	280
Tire Spinning	281
Tread Wear Indicators	282
Life of Tire	283
Replacement Tires	283
TIRE CHAINS	284
SNOW TIRES	285
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	285
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	286
Base System	289
Premium System – If Equipped	291
General Information	294
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	295
Reformulated Gasoline	296
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	296
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	297
MMT in Gasoline	298
Materials Added to Fuel	298
Fuel System Cautions	298
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	299
FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	300
E85 General Information	300
Ethanol Fuel (E85)	302
Fuel Requirements	302
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) and Gasoline Vehicles	303
Starting	303
Cruising Range	303
Replacement Parts	304
Maintenance	304
ADDING FUEL	304
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	304
Loose Filler Cap Message	306
VEHICLE LOADING	306
Vehicle Certification Label	306
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	307
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	307
Overloading	307
Loading	308
TRAILER TOWING	308
Common Towing Definitions	309
Trailer Hitch Classification	311
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	312
Trailer and Tongue Weight	313
Towing Requirements	314
Towing Tips	318
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	319
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	319
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	320
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	322
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	322
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped	323
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	324
Jack Location	324
Spare Tire Stowage	324
Preparations For Jacking	325
Jacking Instructions	325
JUMP-STARTING	330
Preparations for Jump-Start	331
Jump-Starting Procedure	333
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	334
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	336
Towing With The Ignition Key	336
Towing Without The Ignition Key	337
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	337
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	337
Towing Without Power — Override Transaxle Interlock System	338
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	340
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	342
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L	343
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L	344
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	345
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	345
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	346
REPLACEMENT PARTS	347
DEALER SERVICE	347
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	348
Engine Oil	349
Engine Oil Filter	352
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	353
Maintenance-Free Battery	353
Air Conditioner Maintenance	355
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	356
Body Lubrication	357
Windshield Wiper Blades	358
Adding Washer Fluid	359
Exhaust System	359
Cooling System	362
Brake System	367
Automatic Transmission	369
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	372
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	377
FUSES	378
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	378
VEHICLE STORAGE	383
REPLACEMENT BULBS	383
BULB REPLACEMENT	384
Headlamp	384
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp	386
Front Fog Lamp	386
Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamps	388
License Plate Lamp	391
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	392
FLUID CAPACITIES	393
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	394
Engine	394
Chassis	395
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	396
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	397
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	397
Required Maintenance Intervals	399
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	414
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	416
Prepare For The Appointment	416
Prepare A List	416
Be Reasonable With Requests	416
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	416
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	417
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	417
In Mexico contact:	417
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	418
Service Contract	418
WARRANTY INFORMATION	419
MOPAR PARTS	419
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	419
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	419
In Canada	420
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	420
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	422
Treadwear	422
Traction Grades	422