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STARTING AND OPERATING 425 TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 5

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	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	23
To Lock The Doors	24
To Unlatch The Trunk	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	34
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	35
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
Wind Buffeting	43
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	43
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	44
Trunk Emergency Release	44
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	84
SAFETY TIPS	85
Transporting Passengers	85
Exhaust Gas	86
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	87
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	89
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	91
MIRRORS	98
Automatic Dimming Mirror	98
Outside Mirrors	99
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	99
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	99
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped	100
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	100
Power Mirrors	101
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	102
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	103
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	104
Rear Cross Path	109
Modes Of Operation	110
Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)	112
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	112
Operation	115
Phone Call Features	126
Uconnect™ Phone Features	131
Advanced Phone Connectivity	136
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	136
General Information	148
VOICE COMMAND	148
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	148
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	150
Voice Tree	152
SEATS	163
Power Seats	164
Power Lumbar	166
Heated Seats	167
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	170
Head Restraints	172
Folding Rear Seat	175
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	176
Programming The Memory Feature	177
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	178
Memory Position Recall	179
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	179
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	181
LIGHTS	182
Headlight Switch	182
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	183
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	184
Headlight Time Delay	184
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	185
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped	185
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	186
Lights-On Reminder	186
Fog Lights — If Equipped	186
Multifunction Lever	187
Turn Signals	188
Lane Change Assist	188
High/Low Beam Switch	188
Flash-To-Pass	188
Front Map/Reading Lights	189
Courtesy Lights	190
Ambient Light	190
Interior Lights	191
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	193
Intermittent Wiper System	194
Wiper Operation	194
Mist Feature	195
Windshield Washers	195
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	195
Rain Sensing Wipers	196
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	197
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	198
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	200
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS	202
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	204
To Activate	205
To Set A Desired Speed	205
To Deactivate	205
To Resume Speed	206
To Vary The Speed Setting	206
To Accelerate For Passing	206
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	207
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	210
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	210
To Activate	211
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	212
To Cancel	214
To Turn Off	214
To Resume Speed	215
To Vary The Speed Setting	215
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	216
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	220
Display Warnings And Maintenance	221
Precautions While Driving With ACC	224
General Information	228
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	228
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	230
PARKSENSEĥ PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	233
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	234
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	234
ParkSenseĥ Display	235
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts	239
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	239
Service The ParkSenseĥ Park Assist System	239
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	240
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	240
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	243
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	245
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	245
Front Map/Reading Lights	246
Sunglass Bin Door	247
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	247
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	249
Programming A Rolling Code	250
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	252
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	253
Using HomeLinkĥ	255
Security	255
Troubleshooting Tips	255
General Information	256
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	257
Opening Sunroof — Express	258
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	258
Closing Sunroof — Express	258
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	258
Pinch Protect Feature	258
Venting Sunroof — Express	259
Sunshade Operation	259
Wind Buffeting	259
Sunroof Maintenance	259
Ignition OFF Operation	260
COMMANDVIEWĥ SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	260
Opening Sunroof — Express	261
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	261
Closing Sunroof — Express	262
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	262
Opening Power Shade — Express	262
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode	262
Closing Power Shade — Express	262
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode	263
Pinch Protect Feature	263
Wind Buffeting	263
Sunroof Maintenance	263
Ignition Off Operation	264
Sunroof Fully Closed	264
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	264
CUPHOLDERS	269
Front Seat Cupholders	269
Rear Seat Cupholders	271
STORAGE	272
Glovebox Storage	272
Console Features	272
Door Storage	274
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	274
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	275
CARGO AREA FEATURES	276
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	276
GROCERY BAG HOOKS	277
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	278
Rear Window Defroster	278
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	279
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	281
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	282
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	283
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	294
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	296
EVIC White Telltales	297
EVIC Amber Telltales	298
EVIC Red Telltales	299
Oil Change Required	302
Fuel Economy	302
Cruise Control	305
Vehicle Speed	305
Trip Info	306
Tire PSI	307
SRT	307
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	310
Messages #	311
Turn Menu OFF	311
Uconnect Touch™ SETTINGS	311
Hard-Keys	311
Soft-Keys	311
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings	312
SRT Performance Features	326
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	342
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	343
Operating Tips	344
STARTING AND OPERATING	347
STARTING PROCEDURES	351
Automatic Transmission	351
Keyless Enter-N-Go	352
Normal Starting	352
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	354
If Engine Fails To Start	354
After Starting	355
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	355
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	356
Key Ignition Park Interlock	357
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	357
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	357
Gear Ranges	358
AUTOSTICKĥ	364
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter	364
SPORT MODE	366
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	368
Acceleration	368
Traction	368
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	369
Flowing/Rising Water	369
Shallow Standing Water	369
POWER STEERING	371
Power Steering Fluid Check	372
PARKING BRAKE	373
BRAKE SYSTEM	375
Anti-Lock Brake System	376
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	378
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	379
Traction Control System (TCS)	379
Brake Assist System (BAS)	379
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	380
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	384
Ready Alert Braking	385
Rain Brake Support	385
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	386
Synchronizing ESC	387
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	387
Tire Markings	387
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	391
Tire Terminology And Definitions	392
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	393
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	397
Tire Pressure	397
Tire Inflation Pressures	399
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	400
Radial Ply Tires	401
Tire Spinning	401
Tread Wear Indicators	402
Life Of Tire	402
Replacement Tires	403
TIRE CHAINS	405
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	406
Tire Rotation – Standard Tires	407
Tire Rotation – All Season Tires	407
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	408
Premium System	410
General Information	415
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	416
Reformulated Gasoline	416
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	417
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	417
MMT In Gasoline	418
Materials Added To Fuel	418
Fuel System Cautions	419
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	420
ADDING FUEL	421
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release	423
VEHICLE LOADING	424
Vehicle Certification Label	424
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	425
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	425
Overloading	426
Loading	426
TRAILER TOWING	427
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	427
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	429
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	430
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	430
TIREFIT KIT	431
TIREFIT Storage	432
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation	432
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	434
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT	436
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	442
Preparations For Jump-Start	443
Jump-Starting Procedure	444
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	446
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION	448
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	449
Without The Ignition Key Fob	451
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	453
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L	455
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	456
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	456
REPLACEMENT PARTS	458
DEALER SERVICE	458
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	459
Engine Oil	460
Engine Oil Filter	462
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	462
Maintenance-Free Battery	463
Air Conditioner Maintenance	465
A/C Air Filter	466
Body Lubrication	468
Windshield Wiper Blades	468
Adding Washer Fluid	469
Exhaust System	470
Cooling System	472
Brake System	478
Automatic Transmission	481
Rear Axle	483
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	483
FUSES	489
Integrated Power Module	489
Rear Power Distribution Center	493
VEHICLE STORAGE	497
REPLACEMENT BULBS	498
BULB REPLACEMENT	499
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, and Outer Park Lamp	499
Rear Backup Lamp and Turn Signal Lamps	502
License Lamp	503
FLUID CAPACITIES	504
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	505
Engine	505
Chassis	506
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	507
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	508
Required Maintenance Intervals	510
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	525
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	527
Prepare For The Appointment	527
Prepare A List	527
Be Reasonable With Requests	527
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	527
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	528
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	528
In Mexico contact:	528
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	529
Service Contract	529
WARRANTY INFORMATION	530
MOPARĥ PARTS	531
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	531
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	531
In Canada	531
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	532
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	533
Treadwear	533
Traction Grades	534