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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Changing the Tail/Stop Lamp or Rear Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the taillamp 3. Grasp the taillamp housing and pull it firmly outward while pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the housing from the vehicle. 2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillamp housing. 7

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
SENTRY KEY	15
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)	22
To Unlock the Doors	22
To Lock the Doors	25
Convertible Top Operation Button — If Equipped	26
To Unlatch the Trunk	26
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	26
Using the Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Battery Replacement	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	31
WINDOWS	33
Power Windows	33
Wind Buffeting	36
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	36
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	38
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	38
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	38
Lap/Shoulder Belts	40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	45
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	45
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	46
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	47
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	51
BeltAlert Programming	51
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	52
Seat Belt Extender	52
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	53
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	59
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	65
Child Restraints	67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	78
SAFETY TIPS	79
Transporting Passengers	79
Exhaust Gas	79
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	80
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	82
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	84
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION	88
Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions	89
Cargo Shield	93
Power Convertible Top Controls	95
Lowering the Power Convertible Top	96
Raising the Power Convertible Top	97
Wind Stop — If Equipped	98
Power Convertible Top Operation and Warning Messages	102
Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise the Top Only)	109
MIRRORS	110
Automatic Dimming Mirror	110
Outside Mirrors	111
Power Mirrors	111
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	112
Vanity Mirror — If Equipped	113
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	113
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	113
SEATS	114
Power Seats	114
Heated Seats — If Equipped	115
Recliner Adjustment	117
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	117
Easy Entry System	118
Adjusting Active Head Restraints	119
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	122
LIGHTS	124
Multifunction Lever	124
Headlights And Parking Lights	125
Lights-On Reminder	125
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	125
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	126
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped	126
Instrument Panel Dimmer	127
Fog Lights — If Equipped	128
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	128
Turn Signals	129
Lane Change Assist	129
High/Low Beam Switch	129
Flash-To-Pass	129
Interior Lights	130
Battery Saver Feature	130
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	131
Intermittent Wiper System	132
Mist Feature	133
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	134
Windshield Washers	134
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	135
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	136
To Activate	136
To Set a Desired Speed	137
To Deactivate	137
To Resume Speed	137
To Vary the Speed Setting	137
To Accelerate for Passing	138
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	139
Programming HomeLink	140
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	143
Security	144
Troubleshooting Tips	144
General Information	144
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	145
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	148
CUPHOLDERS	149
Front Seat Cupholder	149
Rear Seat Cupholders	149
CONSOLE FEATURES	150
Storage	150
Sliding Armrest — If Equipped	152
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	152
Rear Window Defroster	152
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	154
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	157
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	159
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED	173
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	174
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	175
Trip Functions	176
Compass Display	177
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	180
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	183
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	183
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	184
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	192
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	194
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	196
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	196
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	199
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	199
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	199
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	199
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	201
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	203
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	203
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	206
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	209
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	211
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	212
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	212
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	218
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	220
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	223
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	223
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	224
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)	224
System Activation	224
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	225
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	225
Satellite Antenna	225
Reception Quality	226
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	226
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	228
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	229
Right-Hand Switch Functions	229
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	230
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation	230
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	230
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	231
CLIMATE CONTROLS	231
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning	231
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	236
Operating Tips	241
STARTING AND OPERATING	244
STARTING PROCEDURES	248
Automatic Transmission	248
Normal Starting	248
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	249
If Engine Fails To Start	249
After Starting	250
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	251
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	251
Key Ignition Park Interlock	253
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	253
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	254
Four-Speed/Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	254
Gear Ranges	255
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	259
Operation	259
General Information	260
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	261
Acceleration	261
Traction	261
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	262
Flowing/Rising Water	262
Shallow Standing Water	262
POWER STEERING	264
Power Steering Fluid Check	265
PARKING BRAKE	265
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	268
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	270
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	270
Traction Control System (TCS)	271
Brake Assist System (BAS)	271
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped	272
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	274
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	278
Tire Markings	278
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	281
Tire Terminology and Definitions	282
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	283
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	287
Tire Pressure	287
Tire Inflation Pressures	288
Radial-Ply Tires	290
Compact Spare Tire	290
Tire Spinning	291
Tread Wear Indicators	292
Life of Tire	293
Replacement Tires	293
TIRE CHAINS	295
SNOW TIRES	295
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	295
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	296
Base System	299
Premium System – If Equipped	301
General Information	305
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	305
Reformulated Gasoline	306
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	306
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	307
MMT in Gasoline	308
Materials Added to Fuel	308
Fuel System Cautions	309
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	310
FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	311
E85 General Information	311
Ethanol Fuel (E85)	312
Fuel Requirements	312
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) and Gasoline Vehicles	313
Starting	314
Cruising Range	314
Replacement Parts	314
Maintenance	314
ADDING FUEL	315
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	315
Loose Filler Cap Message	317
VEHICLE LOADING	317
Vehicle Certification Label	317
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	317
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	318
Overloading	318
Loading	318
TRAILER TOWING	319
Common Towing Definitions	319
Trailer Hitch Classification	320
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	322
Trailer and Tongue Weight	323
Towing Requirements	324
Towing Tips	328
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	329
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	329
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	330
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	331
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	331
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)	332
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	333
Preparations For Jacking	333
Jack Location	334
Spare Tire Stowage	334
Jacking Instructions	335
JUMP-STARTING	340
Preparations for Jump-Start	340
Jump-Starting Procedure	342
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	343
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	345
With The Ignition Key	345
Without The Ignition Key	346
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	348
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	350
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L	351
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L	352
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	353
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	353
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	354
REPLACEMENT PARTS	355
DEALER SERVICE	355
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	356
Engine Oil	357
Engine Oil Filter	360
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	361
Maintenance-Free Battery	361
Air Conditioner Maintenance	363
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	364
Body Lubrication	365
Windshield Wiper Blades	366
Adding Washer Fluid	367
Exhaust System	367
Cooling System	370
Brake System	375
Automatic Transmission	377
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	380
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	385
Convertible Top Care	386
Weather Strip Care – Soft and Hard Top	388
FUSES	389
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	389
VEHICLE STORAGE	394
REPLACEMENT BULBS	395
BULB REPLACEMENT	395
Headlamp	395
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp	397
Front Fog Lamp	398
Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamps	399
License Plate Lamp	402
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	403
FLUID CAPACITIES	404
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	405
Engine	405
Chassis	406
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	408
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	409
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	409
Required Maintenance Intervals	411
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	426
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
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	429
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	429
In Mexico contact:	429
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	430
Service Contract	430
WARRANTY INFORMATION	431
MOPAR PARTS	431
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	431
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	431
In Canada	432
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	432
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	434
Treadwear	434
Traction Grades	434