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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 Power Mirror Switch Mirror Directions After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same Heated Mirrors - If Equipped direction you want the mirror to move. When finished, These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear return the knob to the center "O" (Off) position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. window defroster. Refer to "Rear Window Features" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for further information.

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	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
To Lock The Doors	26
Convertible Top Operation Button — If Equipped	27
To Unlatch The Trunk	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	30
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	34
WINDOWS	36
Power Windows	36
Wind Buffeting	38
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	39
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	40
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	50
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	50
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	51
Energy Management Feature	52
Seat Belt Pretensioners	52
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	53
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	57
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	58
Seat Belt Extender	59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	59
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	63
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	70
Child Restraints	71
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	82
SAFETY TIPS	83
Transporting Passengers	83
Exhaust Gas	84
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	85
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	87
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	89
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION	93
Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions	94
Cargo Shield	99
Power Convertible Top Controls	100
Lowering the Power Convertible Top	101
Raising The Power Convertible Top	102
Wind Stop — If Equipped	103
Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning Messages	107
Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only)	112
MIRRORS	113
Inside Day/Night Mirror	113
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	113
Outside Mirrors	114
Power Mirrors	114
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	115
Vanity Mirror — If Equipped	116
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	116
Operation	118
Phone Call Features	126
Uconnect™ Phone Features	129
Advanced Phone Connectivity	133
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	135
General Information	146
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	146
Voice Command System Operation	146
Commands	147
Voice Training	151
SEATS	152
Power Seats	152
Heated Seats — If Equipped	154
Recliner Adjustment	155
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	156
Easy Entry System	157
Head Restraints	157
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	161
LIGHTS	163
Multifunction Lever	163
Headlights And Parking Lights	164
Lights-On Reminder	164
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	164
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	165
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped	165
Instrument Panel Dimmer	166
Fog Lights — If Equipped	166
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	167
Turn Signals	168
Lane Change Assist	168
High/Low Beam Switch	168
Flash-To-Pass	168
Interior Lights	169
Battery Saver Feature	170
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	170
Intermittent Wiper System	171
Mist Feature	172
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)	173
Windshield Washers	173
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	174
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
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	178
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	179
Programming A Rolling Code	180
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	182
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	183
Using HomeLinkĥ	184
Security	185
Troubleshooting Tips	185
General Information	186
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	187
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	190
CUPHOLDERS	190
Front Seat Cupholder	190
Rear Seat Cupholders	191
STORAGE	192
Glove Box Storage Compartment	192
CONSOLE FEATURES	192
Storage	192
CARGO AREA FEATURES	194
Ski Pass-Through	196
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	196
Rear Window Defroster	196
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	199
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	202
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	203
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	204
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	218
Control Buttons	218
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	220
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	222
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	223
EVIC Main Menu	224
Compass Display	225
Average Fuel Economy	227
Distance To Empty (DTE)	228
Tire PSI	228
Elapsed Time	229
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	229
System Status	229
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	229
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	232
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	233
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	233
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	241
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	243
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	246
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	246
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	248
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	252
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	252
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	253
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	253
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	253
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	256
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	258
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	261
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	262
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	262
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	268
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	270
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	272
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	273
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	274
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	278
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	279
Using This Feature	279
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	280
Play Mode	280
List Or Browse Mode	282
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	284
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	285
Radio Operation	285
CD Player	286
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	286
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	287
CLIMATE CONTROLS	287
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	287
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	292
Operating Tips	298
STARTING AND OPERATING	303
STARTING PROCEDURES	307
Normal Starting	307
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	308
If Engine Fails To Start	308
After Starting	309
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	309
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	310
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems	311
Key Ignition Park Interlock	311
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	311
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE)	312
Gear Ranges	313
AUTOSTICKĥ	320
Operation	320
General Information	320
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	321
Acceleration	321
Traction	322
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	322
Flowing/Rising Water	322
Shallow Standing Water	323
POWER STEERING	324
Power Steering Fluid Check	325
PARKING BRAKE	326
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	328
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	331
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	331
Traction Control System (TCS)	331
Brake Assist System (BAS)	332
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	333
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	335
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	336
Tire Markings	336
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	340
Tire Terminology And Definitions	341
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	342
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	346
Tire Pressure	346
Tire Inflation Pressures	347
Radial-Ply Tires	349
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	349
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	350
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	351
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	351
Tire Spinning	352
Tread Wear Indicators	352
Life Of Tire	353
Replacement Tires	354
TIRE CHAINS	356
SNOW TIRES	356
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	356
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	357
Base System	360
Premium System – If Equipped	362
General Information	365
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	366
Reformulated Gasoline	366
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	367
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	367
MMT In Gasoline	368
Materials Added To Fuel	368
Fuel System Cautions	369
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	370
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	370
E-85 General Information	370
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	371
Fuel Requirements	372
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	372
Starting	373
Cruising Range	373
Replacement Parts	373
Maintenance	374
ADDING FUEL	374
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	374
Loose Filler Cap Message	376
VEHICLE LOADING	377
Vehicle Certification Label	377
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	377
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	377
Overloading	378
Loading	378
TRAILER TOWING	379
Common Towing Definitions	379
Trailer Hitch Classification	381
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	382
Trailer And Tongue Weight	383
Towing Requirements	384
Towing Tips	388
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	390
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	390
Recreational Towing – All Models	390
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	393
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	394
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	394
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)	395
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	396
Jack Location	396
Spare Tire Stowage	396
Preparations For Jacking	397
Jacking Instructions	398
Road Tire Installation	404
JUMP-STARTING	406
Preparations For Jump-Start	407
Jump-Starting Procedure	409
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	410
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	412
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	413
Automatic Transmission	414
Without The Ignition Key	415
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	417
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	419
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	420
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	421
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	421
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	422
REPLACEMENT PARTS	423
DEALER SERVICE	423
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	424
Engine Oil	425
Engine Oil Filter	428
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	429
Maintenance-Free Battery	429
Air Conditioner Maintenance	431
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	432
Body Lubrication	433
Windshield Wiper Blades	434
Adding Washer Fluid	435
Exhaust System	435
Cooling System	438
Brake System	443
Automatic Transmission	445
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	447
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	453
Convertible Top Care	453
Weather Strip Care – Soft And Hard Top	455
FUSES	456
Integrated Power Module	456
VEHICLE STORAGE	461
REPLACEMENT BULBS	461
BULB REPLACEMENT	462
Headlamp	462
Front Turn Signal	464
Front Fog Lamp	464
Backup Lamps	465
License Plate Lamp	466
FLUID CAPACITIES	467
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	468
Engine	468
Chassis	469
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	471
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	472
Required Maintenance Intervals	474
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	485
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	487
Prepare For The Appointment	487
Prepare A List	487
Be Reasonable With Requests	487
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	487
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	488
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	488
In Mexico contact:	488
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	489
Service Contract	489
WARRANTY INFORMATION	490
MOPARĥ PARTS	490
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	490
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	490
In Canada	491
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	491
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	493
Treadwear	493
Traction Grades	493