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504 INDEX Washer Adding Fluid ...425 Washers, Windshield ...156,158,425 Washing Vehicle ...439 Water Driving Through ...317 Wheel and Wheel Trim ...441 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ...441 Wind Buffeting ...38,175 Window Fogging ...286 Windows ...35 Power ...35 Windshield Defroster ...87,277,283 Windshield Washers ...156,158 Fluid ...425 Windshield Wiper Blades ...424 Windshield Wipers ...156 Wiper Blade Replacement ...424 Wipers, Intermittent ...157

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
Ignition Key Removal	14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
Locking the Doors with the Key	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming The System	20
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
To Lock The Doors	26
To Unlatch The Trunk	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
POWER WINDOWS	37
Power Window Switches	37
Auto Window Down — If Equipped	38
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	39
Window Lockout Switch	40
Wind Buffeting	40
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	40
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	41
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
Lap/Shoulder Belts	46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	51
Rear Seat Belts	52
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	53
Energy Management Feature	54
Seat Belt Pretensioners	54
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	59
Seat Belt Extender	59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	60
Air Bag System Components	62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	62
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	73
Child Restraints	74
Transporting Pets	86
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	86
SAFETY TIPS	87
Transporting Passengers	87
Exhaust Gas	88
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	93
MIRRORS	98
Inside Day/Night Mirror	98
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	98
Power Mirrors	100
Adjusting Sideview Mirrors	101
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	101
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	101
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	102
Operation	104
Phone Call Features	111
Uconnect™ Phone Features	114
Advanced Phone Connectivity	119
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	121
General Information	132
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	132
Voice Command System Operation	132
Commands	133
Voice Training	137
SEATS	137
Power Seats — If Equipped	138
Heated Seats — If Equipped	139
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	141
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	142
Reclining Seats	142
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	143
Head Restraints	143
Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback	147
Folding Rear Seat	148
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	149
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	150
LIGHTS	151
Multifunction Lever	151
Headlights And Parking Lights	152
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	153
Headlight Time Delay	153
Turn Signals	154
Lane Change Assist	154
High/Low Beam Switch	154
Flash-To-Pass	155
Fog Lights — If Equipped	155
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	155
Lights On Reminder	156
Instrument Panel Dimmer	156
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	157
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	158
Intermittent Wiper System	159
Windshield Washers	160
Mist Feature	161
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	161
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	162
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	163
To Activate	164
To Set A Desired Speed	164
To Deactivate	164
To Resume Speed	165
To Vary The Speed Setting	165
To Accelerate For Passing	165
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	166
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	167
Programming A Rolling Code	168
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	170
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	171
Using HomeLinkĥ	172
Security	173
Troubleshooting Tips	173
General Information	174
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	175
Opening Sunroof — Express	176
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	176
Closing Sunroof — Express	176
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	176
Pinch Protect Feature	176
Venting Sunroof — Express	177
Sunshade Operation	177
Wind Buffeting	177
Sunroof Maintenance	177
Ignition Off Operation	177
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	178
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	182
CUPHOLDERS	182
Front Seat Cupholders	182
Rear Cupholders	182
STORAGE	184
Glovebox Storage Compartment	184
CONSOLE FEATURES	184
Storage	184
CARGO AREA FEATURES	186
Ski Pass-Through	188
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	188
Rear Window Defroster	188
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	191
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	194
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	195
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	196
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	209
Control Buttons	210
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	213
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	214
EVIC Main Menu	215
Compass Display	216
Average Fuel Economy	219
Distance To Empty (DTE)	219
Tire PSI	219
Elapsed Time	220
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	220
System Status	220
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	221
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	223
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	224
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	224
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	232
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	234
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	237
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	237
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	239
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	243
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	243
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	243
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	243
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	244
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	247
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	249
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	251
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	252
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	252
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	258
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	260
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	262
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	262
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	263
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	267
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	268
Using This Feature	269
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	269
Play Mode	269
List Or Browse Mode	271
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	273
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	274
Radio Operation	275
CD Player	275
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	276
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	276
CLIMATE CONTROLS	276
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	277
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	281
Operating Tips	287
STARTING AND OPERATING	291
STARTING PROCEDURES	296
Automatic Transmission	296
Normal Starting	296
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	297
If Engine Fails To Start	297
After Starting	299
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	299
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	299
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems	301
Key Ignition Park Interlock	301
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	301
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	302
Gear Ranges	302
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped	309
Gear Ranges	310
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED	317
Operation	317
General Information	318
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	318
Acceleration	318
Traction	319
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	319
Flowing/Rising Water	320
Shallow Standing Water	320
POWER STEERING	322
Power Steering Fluid Check	323
PARKING BRAKE	324
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	326
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	328
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	329
Traction Control System (TCS)	329
Brake Assist System (BAS)	329
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	330
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	333
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	334
Tire Markings	334
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	337
Tire Terminology And Definitions	338
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	339
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	343
Tire Pressure	343
Tire Inflation Pressures	344
Radial-Ply Tires	346
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	346
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	347
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	348
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	348
Tire Spinning	349
Tread Wear Indicators	350
Life Of Tire	350
Replacement Tires	351
TIRE CHAINS	352
SNOW TIRES	353
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	353
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	354
Base System	357
Premium System – If Equipped	359
General Information	362
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	362
Reformulated Gasoline	363
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	363
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	364
MMT In Gasoline	364
Materials Added To Fuel	365
Fuel System Cautions	365
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	366
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	367
E-85 General Information	367
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	368
Fuel Requirements	368
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	369
Starting	369
Cruising Range	370
Replacement Parts	370
Maintenance	370
ADDING FUEL	370
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	370
Loose Filler Cap Message	373
VEHICLE LOADING	373
Vehicle Certification Label	373
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	374
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	374
Overloading	374
Loading	375
TRAILER TOWING	375
Common Towing Definitions	375
Trailer Hitch Classification	377
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	378
Trailer And Tongue Weight	379
Towing Requirements	380
Towing Tips	384
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	385
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	385
Recreational Towing – All Models	386
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	387
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	388
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	388
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped	389
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	390
Jack Location	390
Spare Tire Stowage	390
Preparations For Jacking	391
Jacking Instructions	392
Road Tire Installation	398
JUMP-STARTING	400
Preparations For Jump-Start	400
Jump-Starting Procedure	402
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	404
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	405
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	406
Automatic Transmission	407
Without The Ignition Key	408
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	409
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	411
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	412
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	413
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	413
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	414
REPLACEMENT PARTS	415
DEALER SERVICE	416
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	416
Engine Oil	417
Engine Oil Filter	420
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	421
Maintenance-Free Battery	421
Air Conditioner Maintenance	423
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	424
Body Lubrication	425
Windshield Wiper Blades	426
Adding Washer Fluid	427
Exhaust System	427
Cooling System	430
Brake System	435
Automatic Transmission	437
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	440
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	446
FUSES	446
Integrated Power Module	446
VEHICLE STORAGE	451
REPLACEMENT BULBS	451
BULB REPLACEMENT	452
Headlamp	452
Front Turn Signal	454
Front Fog Lamp	454
Backup Lamps	455
License Plate Lamp	456
FLUID CAPACITIES	457
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	458
Engine	458
Chassis	459
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	461
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	462
Required Maintenance Intervals	464
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	477
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	479
Prepare For The Appointment	479
Prepare A List	479
Be Reasonable With Requests	479
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	479
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	480
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	480
In Mexico contact:	480
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	481
Service Contract	481
WARRANTY INFORMATION	482
MOPARĥ PARTS	482
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	482
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	482
In Canada	483
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	483
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	485
Treadwear	485
Traction Grades	485