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432 STARTING AND OPERATING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. Overloading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load front and rear GAWR. must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. The best way to figure out the total weight of your Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles it is not over the GVWR. evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately. It is important that you distribute the load WARNING! evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, 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 a collision. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR.

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	16
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
To Lock The Doors	25
To Unlatch The Trunk	26
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	33
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	34
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	36
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
Wind Buffeting	43
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	43
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	44
Trunk Emergency Release	45
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	45
Lap/Shoulder Belts	49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	55
Energy Management Feature	56
Seat Belt Pretensioner	56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	57
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	58
Seat Belt Extender	58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	58
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	72
Child Restraints	73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	83
SAFETY TIPS	84
Transporting Passengers	84
Exhaust Gas	85
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	86
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	88
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	89
MIRRORS	96
Automatic Dimming Mirror	96
Outside Mirrors	97
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	99
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	100
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	100
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	100
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	101
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	102
Rear Cross Path	107
Modes Of Operation	108
Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)	110
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	110
Operation	112
Phone Call Features	124
Uconnect™ Phone Features	128
Advanced Phone Connectivity	133
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	133
General Information	143
VOICE COMMAND	144
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	144
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	146
Voice Tree	148
SEATS	159
Power Seats	159
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	162
Heated Seats — If Equipped	162
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	165
Head Restraints	167
Folding Rear Seat	170
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	171
Programming The Memory Feature	172
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	173
Memory Position Recall	173
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	174
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	175
LIGHTS	177
Headlight Switch	177
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	178
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	178
Headlight Time Delay	178
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	179
Steering Directed Headlights — If Equipped	180
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	181
Lights-On Reminder	181
Fog Lights — If Equipped	181
Multifunction Lever	182
Turn Signals	183
Lane Change Assist	183
High/Low Beam Switch	183
Flash-To-Pass	183
Front Map/Reading Lights	184
Courtesy Lights	185
Ambient Light	185
Interior Lights	186
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	188
Intermittent Wiper System	189
Wiper Operation	189
Mist Feature	190
Windshield Washers	190
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	190
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	191
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	192
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	193
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	194
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	196
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	198
To Activate	199
To Set A Desired Speed	199
To Deactivate	199
To Resume Speed	200
To Vary The Speed Setting	200
To Accelerate For Passing	200
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	201
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	204
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	204
To Activate	205
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	206
To Cancel	208
To Turn Off	208
To Resume Speed	209
To Vary The Speed Setting	209
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	210
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	214
Display Warnings And Maintenance	215
Precautions While Driving With ACC	218
General Information	222
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	222
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	224
PARKSENSEĥ PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	227
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	227
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	228
ParkSenseĥ Display	229
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts	233
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	233
Service The ParkSenseĥ Park Assist System	233
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	234
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	234
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	237
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	238
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	239
Front Map/Reading Lights	239
Sunglass Bin Door	240
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	240
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	242
Programming A Rolling Code	242
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	244
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	246
Using HomeLinkĥ	247
Security	247
Troubleshooting Tips	248
General Information	249
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	249
Opening Sunroof — Express	250
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	250
Closing Sunroof — Express	250
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	251
Pinch Protect Feature	251
Venting Sunroof — Express	251
Sunshade Operation	251
Wind Buffeting	252
Sunroof Maintenance	252
Ignition OFF Operation	252
COMMANDVIEWĥ SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	253
Opening Sunroof — Express	254
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	254
Closing Sunroof — Express	254
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	254
Opening Power Shade — Express	254
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	255
Closing Power Shade — Express	255
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	255
Pinch Protect Feature	255
Wind Buffeting	255
Sunroof Maintenance	256
Ignition Off Operation	256
Sunroof Fully Closed	256
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	256
CUPHOLDERS	261
Front Seat Cupholders	261
Rear Seat Cupholders	263
STORAGE	264
Glovebox Storage	264
Console Features	264
Door Storage	266
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	266
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	267
CARGO AREA FEATURES	268
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	268
GROCERY BAG HOOKS	269
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	269
Rear Window Defroster	269
Power Sunshade — If Equipped	270
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	272
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	273
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	275
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	276
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	277
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	278
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	287
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	289
EVIC White Telltales	290
EVIC Amber Telltales	291
EVIC Red Telltales	292
Oil Change Due	295
Fuel Economy	296
Cruise Control	298
Vehicle Speed	298
Trip Info	299
Tire PSI	300
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	300
Messages #	301
Turn Menu OFF	301
Uconnect Touch™ SETTINGS	301
Hard-Keys	301
Soft-Keys	301
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings (If Equipped)	302
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings (If Equipped)	315
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK	330
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	330
HARMAN KARDONĥ Logic7ĥ HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED	330
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	332
Radio Operation	332
CD Player	333
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	333
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	334
CLIMATE CONTROLS	334
General Overview	335
Climate Control Functions	341
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	342
Operating Tips	343
STARTING AND OPERATING	345
STARTING PROCEDURES	350
Automatic Transmission	350
Keyless Enter-N-Go	351
Normal Starting	351
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	353
If Engine Fails To Start	353
After Starting	354
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	354
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	355
Key Ignition Park Interlock	356
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	356
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine	357
Standard Shifter	357
Gear Ranges	357
Optional Shifter With AutoStickĥ	360
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – 5.7L Engine	360
Gear Ranges	361
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED	367
Operation – 3.6L Engine	368
Operation – 5.7L Engine	369
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	371
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	372
Acceleration	372
Traction	372
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	373
Flowing/Rising Water	373
Shallow Standing Water	373
POWER STEERING	375
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	376
PARKING BRAKE	377
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	379
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	381
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	381
Traction Control System (TCS)	382
Brake Assist System (BAS)	382
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	383
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	385
Ready Alert Braking	387
Rain Brake Support	387
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	388
Synchronizing ESC	389
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	389
Tire Markings	389
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	393
Tire Terminology And Definitions	394
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	395
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	399
Tire Pressure	399
Tire Inflation Pressures	400
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	402
Radial Ply Tires	402
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	402
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	403
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	404
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	404
Tire Spinning	405
Tread Wear Indicators	406
Life Of Tire	406
Replacement Tires	407
TIRE CHAINS	408
SNOW TIRES	410
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	411
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	412
Base System	414
Premium System – If Equipped	417
General Information	421
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	422
Reformulated Gasoline	423
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	423
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	423
MMT In Gasoline	424
Materials Added To Fuel	425
Fuel System Cautions	425
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	426
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	426
E-85 General Information	426
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	427
Fuel Requirements	427
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	428
Starting	429
Cruising Range	429
Replacement Parts	429
Maintenance	429
ADDING FUEL	430
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release	432
VEHICLE LOADING	433
Vehicle Certification Label	433
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	434
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	434
Overloading	434
Loading	435
TRAILER TOWING	435
Common Towing Definitions	435
Trailer Hitch Classification	438
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	439
Trailer And Tongue Weight	440
Towing Requirements	441
Towing Tips	446
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	447
Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	447
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	449
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	450
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	450
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	451
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	452
Preparations For Jacking	454
Jacking And Changing A Tire	455
Road Tire Installation	460
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	460
Preparations For Jump-Start	461
Jump-Starting Procedure	462
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	464
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION	466
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)	467
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	469
Without The Ignition Key Fob	471
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	473
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	475
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L	476
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	477
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	477
REPLACEMENT PARTS	479
DEALER SERVICE	479
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	480
Engine Oil	481
Engine Oil Filter	484
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	484
Maintenance-Free Battery	485
Air Conditioner Maintenance	487
A/C Air Filter	488
Body Lubrication	490
Windshield Wiper Blades	490
Adding Washer Fluid	491
Exhaust System	491
Cooling System	494
Brake System	499
Automatic Transmission	501
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped	503
Rear Axle	504
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	504
FUSES	510
Integrated Power Module	510
Rear Power Distribution Center	513
VEHICLE STORAGE	518
REPLACEMENT BULBS	518
BULB REPLACEMENT	519
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, And Outer Park Lamp	519
Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps	521
License Lamp	522
FLUID CAPACITIES	523
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	524
Engine	524
Chassis	525
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	527
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	528
Required Maintenance Intervals	530
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	543
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	545
Prepare For The Appointment	545
Prepare A List	545
Be Reasonable With Requests	545
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	545
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	546
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	546
In Mexico contact:	546
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	547
Service Contract	547
WARRANTY INFORMATION	548
MOPARĥ PARTS	548
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	549
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	549
In Canada	549
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	549
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	551
Treadwear	551
Traction Grades	551