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430 INDEX Navigation Radio ...213 Navigation System ...213 New Vehicle Break-In Period ...72 Occupant Restraints ...38 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...321,396 Odometer ...165 Trip ...165 Oil, Engine ...353,396 Capacity ...395 Change Interval ...354 Checking ...353 Dipstick ...353 Disposal ...355 Filter ...355,396 Filter Disposal ...355 Materials Added to ...355 Recommendation ...354,395 Viscosity ...354,395 Oil Filter, Change ...355 Oil Filter, Selection ...355 Onboard Diagnostic System ...349,350 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink௡) ...141 Operating Precautions ...349 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...82 Overhead Console ...140 Overheating, Engine ...332 Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ...413 Paint Care ...375 Panic Alarm ...22 Parking Brake ...279 Parking On Hill ...279 Passing Light ...130 Pedals, Adjustable ...136 Personal Settings ...190 Pets ...72 Phone, Cellular ...85,213,214

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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
Fob with Integrated Key	15
Tip Start Feature	16
Ignition Key Removal	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Sentry Key (Fob) Programming	19
General Information	20
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming of the System	20
To Arm the System	21
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To unlock the doors	23
To lock the doors	24
To unlatch the trunk	24
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Service	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	26
How To Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks	28
Power Door Locks	30
Child Protection Door Lock	32
WINDOWS	34
Power Windows	34
Wind Buffeting	37
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	38
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	39
Trunk Emergency Release	39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	40
Lap/Shoulder Belts	41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	46
Seat Belt Pretensioners	46
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	47
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	48
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	49
Seat Belt Extender	49
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	50
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	63
Child Restraint	65
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	74
SAFETY TIPS	75
Transporting Passengers	75
Lock Your Vehicle	76
Exhaust Gas	76
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	77
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	78
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	79
MIRRORS	83
Inside Day/Night Mirror	83
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped	84
Outside Mirrors	84
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	85
Drivers-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped	85
Power Remote Control Mirrors	86
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	86
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	87
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	87
Operation	89
Phone Call Features	96
UConnect System Features	99
Advanced Phone Connectivity	103
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	105
General Information	114
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	114
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	114
Commands	115
Voice Training	118
SEATS	119
Power Seats	119
Power Reclining Seats	120
Lumbar Support	121
Head Restraints	122
Heated Seats	122
Folding Rear Seat - If Equipped	124
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	125
LIGHTS	126
Headlight Switch	127
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	128
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	129
Headlight Time Delay	129
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	130
Lights-On Reminder	130
Fog Lights	130
Multifunction Lever	131
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	132
Interior Lights	132
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	134
Intermittent Wiper System	134
Mist Feature	135
Windshield Washers	135
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	135
Adding Washer Fluid	136
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	137
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	138
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	139
Electronic Speed Control Operation	139
To Activate	140
To Set At A Desired Speed	140
To Deactivate	140
To Resume Speed	141
To Vary the Speed Setting	141
To Accelerate For Passing	141
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	142
Courtesy/Reading Lights	143
Sunglasses Storage	143
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	143
Programming HomeLink	145
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	147
Using HomeLink	148
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	148
Security	149
Troubleshooting Tips	149
General Information	149
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	150
Opening Sunroof - Express	151
Closing Sunroof - Express	151
Pinch Protect Feature	151
Pinch Protect Override	152
Venting Sunroof - Express	152
Sunshade Operation	152
Wind Buffeting	152
Sunroof Maintenance	153
Ignition Off Operation	153
Sunroof Fully Closed	153
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	153
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	155
CUPHOLDERS	155
Front Seat Cupholders	155
Rear Seat Cupholders - If Equipped	156
STORAGE	157
Console Features	157
Cargo Area - Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	158
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	161
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	165
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	166
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	167
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	176
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	178
Trip Functions	180
Performance Pages - If Equipped	182
Compass Display	186
Telephone - If Equipped	188
Navigation - If Equipped	190
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) - If Equipped	191
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)	191
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	192
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	195
Radio Broadcast Signals	195
Two Types of Signals	195
Electrical Disturbances	196
AM Reception	196
FM Reception	196
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	196
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	197
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	197
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	197
Clock Setting Procedure	198
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	199
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	200
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	208
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	210
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	212
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	213
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	215
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	216
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	216
Clock Setting Procedure	216
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	219
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	219
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	225
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	227
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	230
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	230
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)	231
System Activation	231
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	232
Selecting Satellite Mode	232
Satellite Antenna	233
Reception Quality	233
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	233
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	236
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	236
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED	236
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	236
Kicker 13-speaker High Performance Sound System with Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) - If Equipped	239
Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1) - If Equipped	239
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	240
Connecting The iPod Device	240
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	241
Play Mode	241
List or Browse Mode	243
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS	244
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	245
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	246
CLIMATE CONTROLS	246
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	247
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped	249
Operating Tips	255
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	258
Electric Rear Window Defroster	258
STARTING AND OPERATING	259
STARTING PROCEDURES	263
Automatic Transmission	264
Normal Starting (Tip Start)	265
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	265
If Engine Fails To Start	266
After Starting	267
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	267
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	267
Automatic Transmission - General Information	268
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	270
AUTOSTICK	276
Autostick Operation	276
Autostick General Information	277
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	278
Acceleration	278
Traction	278
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	279
Flowing/Rising Water	279
Shallow Standing Water	279
PARKING BRAKE	281
BRAKE SYSTEM	283
Anti-Lock Brake System	283
POWER STEERING	285
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	286
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)	287
TCS (Traction Control System)	288
BAS (Brake Assist System)	288
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	289
Synchronizing ESP	292
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	293
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	294
Tire Markings	294
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	297
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	298
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	302
Tire Pressure	302
Tire Inflation Pressures	303
Radial-Ply Tires	305
Tire Spinning	306
Tread Wear Indicators	306
Life of Tire	307
Replacement Tires	308
Alignment And Balance	309
TIRE CHAINS	309
SNOW TIRES	311
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	311
Tire Rotation - Standard Tires	312
Tire Rotation - All Season Tires	313
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	313
Base System - If Equipped	316
Premium System - If Equipped	318
General Information	322
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	323
Reformulated Gasoline	323
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	324
MMT In Gasoline	324
Materials Added to Fuel	325
Fuel System Cautions	325
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	326
ADDING FUEL	326
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	326
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	329
VEHICLE LOADING	329
Vehicle Certification Label	329
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	330
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	330
Overloading	330
Loading	331
TRAILER TOWING	332
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	332
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	332
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	333
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	334
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	334
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR	335
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	340
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	343
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	344
Without The Ignition Key	344
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	345
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	346
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	347
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	351
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	351
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	352
REPLACEMENT PARTS	353
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	353
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	354
Engine Oil	355
Engine Oil Filter	357
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	357
Spark Plugs	358
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	358
Fuel Filter	359
Catalytic Converter	359
Maintenance-Free Battery	360
Air Conditioner Maintenance	362
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	363
Power Steering - Fluid Check	364
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints	364
Steering Linkage	365
Body Lubrication	365
Windshield Wiper Blades	365
Windshield Washers	366
Exhaust System	366
Cooling System	367
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	372
Fuel System	373
Brake System	373
Automatic Transmission	376
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings	377
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	377
Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders	382
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)	382
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)	382
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)	385
VEHICLE STORAGE	389
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	390
BULB REPLACEMENT	390
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, and Front Side Marker Light	391
Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light, and Tail/Stop Light	393
License Light	396
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	397
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	398
Engine	398
Chassis	399
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	401
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	402
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	402
Severe Duty	404
Required Maintenance Intervals	405
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	409
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	411
Prepare For The Appointment	411
Prepare A List	411
Be Reasonable With Requests	411
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	411
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	412
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	412
In Mexico contact	412
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	413
Service Contract	413
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	414
MOPAR PARTS	414
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	414
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C	414
In Canada	415
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	415
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	417
Treadwear	417
Traction Grades	417
Temperature Grades	418

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Navigation Radio

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213

Navigation System

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213

New Vehicle Break-In Period

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Occupant Restraints

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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)

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321,396

Odometer

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165

Trip

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165

Oil, Engine

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353,396

Capacity

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395

Change Interval

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354

Checking

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353

Dipstick

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353

Disposal

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355

Filter

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355,396

Filter Disposal

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355

Materials Added to

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355

Recommendation

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354,395

Viscosity

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354,395

Oil Filter, Change

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355

Oil Filter, Selection

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355

Onboard Diagnostic System

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349,350

Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink

)

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141

Operating Precautions

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349

Outside Rearview Mirrors

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Overhead Console

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140

Overheating, Engine

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332

Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)

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413

Paint Care

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375

Panic Alarm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking Brake

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279

Parking On Hill

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279

Passing Light

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130

Pedals, Adjustable

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136

Personal Settings

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190

Pets

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Phone, Cellular

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85,213,214

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