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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting Yes will make this phone the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within range. NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was paired. The latest phone paired will have the higher priority. You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: • "Show Paired Phones" or • "Connect My Phone" Pair A Bluetooth௡ Streaming Audio Device • Touch the Player soft-key to begin. • Change the Source to Bluetooth௡. • Touch the Bluetooth௡ soft-key. • Touch the Add Device soft-key. NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the system, a pop up will appear.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	14
Key Fob	15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	16
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	19
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors	22
To Lock The Doors	23
To Unlatch The Trunk	24
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	26
How To Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	30
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	32
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	33
WINDOWS	38
Power Windows	38
Wind Buffeting	40
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	41
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	42
Trunk Emergency Release	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	43
Lap/Shoulder Belts	46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	51
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	52
Energy Management Feature	53
Seat Belt Pretensioner	54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	54
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	56
Seat Belt Extender	56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags	56
Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls	63
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	70
Child Restraints	71
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	82
SAFETY TIPS	82
Transporting Passengers	82
Exhaust Gas	83
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	84
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	86
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	89
MIRRORS	96
Automatic Dimming Mirror	96
Outside Mirrors	96
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	97
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	97
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped	97
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	98
Power Mirrors	98
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	99
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	100
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	100
UCONNECT™ TOUCH 8.4/8.4 Nav	100
Uconnect™ Phone	100
Operation	103
Phone Call Features	114
Uconnect™ Phone Features	119
Advanced Phone Connectivity	124
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	124
General Information	133
UCONNECT™ VOICE COMMAND 8.4/8.4 Nav	133
Uconnect™ Voice Command System Operation	133
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	135
Voice Tree	137
SEATS	141
Power Seats — If Equipped	141
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	143
Heated Seats — If Equipped	144
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	146
Head Restraints	147
Folding Rear Seat	150
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	152
Programming The Memory Feature	153
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	154
Memory Position Recall	154
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	155
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	156
LIGHTS	158
Headlight Switch	158
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	159
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	159
Headlight Time Delay	159
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	160
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	160
Lights-On Reminder	161
Fog Lights — If Equipped	161
Multifunction Lever	162
Turn Signals	163
Lane Change Assist	163
High/Low Beam Switch	163
Flash-To-Pass	163
Map/Reading Lights	163
Interior Lights	164
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	166
Intermittent Wiper System	167
Mist Feature	167
Windshield Washers	167
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	168
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	168
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	170
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	171
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	172
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	175
To Activate	176
To Set A Desired Speed	176
To Deactivate	176
To Resume Speed	177
To Vary The Speed Setting	177
To Accelerate For Passing	177
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	180
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	181
To Activate	182
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	183
To Cancel	184
To Turn Off	185
To Resume Speed	185
To Vary The Speed Setting	185
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	186
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	188
Display Warnings And Maintenance	190
Precautions While Driving With ACC	193
General Information	197
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	197
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	200
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	202
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	203
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	203
ParkSenseĥ Display	204
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	207
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	208
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	208
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	208
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	211
Turning ParkViewĥ On or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	213
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	214
Courtesy/Reading Lights	214
Sunglasses Storage	215
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	215
Programming HomeLinkĥ	216
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	219
Using HomeLinkĥ	220
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	220
Security	220
Troubleshooting Tips	221
General Information	221
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	222
Opening Sunroof — Express	223
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	223
Closing Sunroof — Express	223
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	223
Pinch Protect Feature	223
Pinch Protect Override	224
Venting Sunroof — Express	224
Sunshade Operation	224
Wind Buffeting	224
Sunroof Maintenance	225
Ignition OFF Operation	225
COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	225
Opening Sunroof – Express	226
Venting Sunroof – Express	226
Closing Sunroof – Express	227
Opening Power Shade – Express	227
Closing Power Shade – Express	227
Sunroof and Power Shade Movement – Manual	228
Pinch Protect Feature	228
Pinch Protect Override	228
Pinch Protect Override Cancellation	228
Wind Buffeting	229
Sunroof Maintenance	229
Ignition OFF Operation	229
Sunroof Fully Closed	229
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	229
CUPHOLDERS	233
Front Seat Cupholders	233
Rear Seat Cupholders	235
STORAGE	236
Glovebox Storage	236
Console Features	237
Door Storage	238
Row Armrest Storage — If Equipped	238
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	239
CARGO AREA FEATURES	240
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	240
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	240
Rear Window Defroster	240
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	241
POWER SUNSCREEN — IF EQUIPPED	241
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	243
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	245
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	246
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	247
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	257
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	259
EVIC White Telltales	260
EVIC Amber Telltales	261
EVIC Red Telltales	262
Oil Change Required	265
Fuel Economy	265
Cruise Control	267
Vehicle Speed	268
Trip Info	268
Tire PSI	269
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	270
Messages #	270
Turn Menu OFF	270
Uconnect Touch™ Settings	271
Hard-Keys	271
Soft-Keys	271
Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings — Customer Programmable Features	271
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	286
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED	286
KICKERĥ HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED	287
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	288
Radio Operation	289
CD Player	289
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	290
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	290
CLIMATE CONTROLS	291
General Overview	291
Climate Control Functions	296
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	297
Operating Tips	299
STARTING AND OPERATING	301
STARTING PROCEDURES	306
Automatic Transmission	306
Keyless Enter-N-Go	307
Normal Starting	307
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	308
If Engine Fails To Start	309
After Starting	310
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	310
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	311
General Information	311
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	313
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	314
Gear Ranges	314
AUTOSTICKĥ	317
Operation	318
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	319
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	320
Acceleration	320
Traction	320
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	321
Flowing/Rising Water	321
Shallow Standing Water	321
POWER STEERING	323
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	324
PARKING BRAKE	325
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	327
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	329
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	329
Traction Control System (TCS)	330
Brake Assist System (BAS)	330
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	331
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	333
Synchronizing ESC	334
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	335
Tire Markings	335
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	338
Tire Terminology and Definitions	339
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	340
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	344
Tire Pressure	344
Tire Inflation Pressures	345
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	346
Radial Ply Tires	347
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped	347
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	348
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	349
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	349
Tire Spinning	350
Tread Wear Indicators	351
Life Of Tire	351
Replacement Tires	352
TIRE CHAINS	353
SNOW TIRES	355
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	355
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	357
Base System	359
Premium System – If Equipped	362
General Information	367
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	367
Reformulated Gasoline	368
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	368
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	369
MMT In Gasoline	370
Materials Added to Fuel	370
Fuel System Cautions	370
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	371
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	372
E-85 General Information	372
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	373
Fuel Requirements	373
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	374
Starting	374
Cruising Range	374
Replacement Parts	374
Maintenance	375
ADDING FUEL	375
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release	377
VEHICLE LOADING	377
Vehicle Certification Label	377
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	378
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	378
Overloading	378
Loading	379
TRAILER TOWING	379
Common Towing Definitions	380
Trailer Hitch Classification	383
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	384
Trailer And Tongue Weight	385
Towing Requirements	386
Towing Tips	391
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	392
Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	392
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	393
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	394
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	394
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	395
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	396
Preparations for Jacking	398
Jacking and Changing a Tire	399
Compact Spare Tire	404
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation — If Equipped	405
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	406
Preparations For Jump-Start	407
Jump-Starting Procedure	408
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	410
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	411
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped	413
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	413
Without The Ignition Key	415
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	417
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L	419
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L	420
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	421
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	421
REPLACEMENT PARTS	423
DEALER SERVICE	423
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	424
Engine Oil	424
Engine Oil Filter	428
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	428
Maintenance-Free Battery	430
Air Conditioner Maintenance	432
A/C Air Filter	433
Body Lubrication	435
Windshield Wiper Blades	435
Adding Washer Fluid	436
Exhaust System	436
Cooling System	439
Brake System	445
Automatic Transmission	447
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped	449
Rear Axle	449
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	450
FUSES	455
Integrated Power Module	455
Rear Power Distribution Center	459
VEHICLE STORAGE	464
REPLACEMENT BULBS	464
BULB REPLACEMENT	465
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, and Outer Park Lamp	465
Rear Backup Lamp and Turn Signal Lamps	469
License Lamp	470
FLUID CAPACITIES	471
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	472
Engine	472
Chassis	473
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	475
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 Group 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	498
MOPARĥ 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	501
Treadwear	501
Traction Grades	501