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STARTING AND OPERATING 247 WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle's traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle's braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes. • Getting water inside your vehicle's engine can cause it to lockup and stall out and leave you stranded. • Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you. PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. 5 Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear-shift lever is in the PARK position. When parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	12
Ignition Key Removal	12
Locking Doors With The Key	14
SENTRY KEY	14
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key Programming	16
General Information	18
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	18
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel	18
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock	18
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	19
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	19
To Set the Alarm	19
To Disarm the System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	20
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	21
To unlock the doors	21
To lock the doors	22
Using the Panic Alarm	24
General Information	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Battery Replacement	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	27
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks	28
Power Door Locks	29
Child Protection Door Lock	32
WINDOWS	33
Power Windows	33
Auto Down (Drivers Side Only)	34
Window Lockout Switch	34
WIND BUFFETING	34
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	35
Lap/Shoulder Belts	36
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	40
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	41
Center Lap Belts	42
Seat Belt Pretensioners	42
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	43
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	44
Seat Belt Extender	44
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	45
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	53
Child Restraint	55
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	68
SAFETY TIPS	69
Exhaust System	69
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	70
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	70
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	73
MIRRORS	77
Inside Day/Night Mirror	77
Outside Mirrors	77
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	77
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors	77
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	79
Operation	81
Phone Call Features	88
UConnect System Features	91
Advanced Phone Connectivity	95
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	97
General Information	105
SEATS	105
Manual Seat Adjustment	105
Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners	106
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped	107
Adjustable Head Restraints - Front Seating Positions	107
Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat	110
Heated Seats - If Equipped	110
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	111
LIGHTS	112
Interior Lights	113
Battery Saver	114
Headlamp Delay	114
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights	114
Daytime Running Lights (Canada - Standard and US Fleet Vehicles - If Equipped)	115
Lights-on Reminder	116
Fog Lights - If Equipped	116
CARGO Light - If Equipped	116
Multifunction Control Lever	117
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	118
Windshield Wipers	119
Windshield Washers	120
TILT STEERING COLUMN	120
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	121
To Activate	122
To Set At A Desired Speed	122
To Deactivate	122
To Resume Speed	123
To Vary The Speed Setting	123
To Accelerate For Passing	124
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	125
Courtesy/Reading Lights	126
COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER	126
US/M Button	126
RESET Button	127
Global Reset	127
Step Button	128
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)	128
Distance To Empty (DTE)	128
Trip Odometer (ODO)	129
Elapsed Time (ET)	129
C/T Button	129
Compass/Temperature Display	130
Automatic Compass Calibration	130
Manual Compass Calibration	130
To Put Into a Calibration Mode	131
Outside Temperature	132
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	132
Programming HomeLink	133
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	136
Using HomeLink	137
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button	137
Security	137
Troubleshooting Tips	137
General Information	138
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	138
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration)	139
FLOOR CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	140
Floor Console Features	140
CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT - IF EQUIPPED	141
CUP HOLDERS	141
REAR STORAGE - IF EQUIPPED	142
Rear Convenience Storage Crates	142
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers	144
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	145
Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	145
Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped	146
TAILGATE	146
Tailgate Removal	146
Two Position Tailgate / Upper Load Platform	147
REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY RAILS	149
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS	151
Camper Applications	151
General Information	151
Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide-In Campers	151
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	153
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS	156
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	157
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	158
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	167
Clock Setting Procedure	168
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	168
Radio Broadcast Signals	168
Two Types of Signals	169
Electrical Disturbances	169
AM Reception	169
FM Reception	169
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	170
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	170
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	176
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	178
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	181
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	181
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	182
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	183
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	190
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	192
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	195
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	195
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	197
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	199
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	199
Clock Setting Procedure	199
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)	201
System Activation	201
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	202
Selecting Satellite Mode	202
Satellite Antenna	202
Reception Quality	203
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	203
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)	205
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	205
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	205
Radio Operation	206
CD Player	206
COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE	207
SOUND BOX OPERATION	208
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	209
CLIMATE CONTROLS	209
Air Conditioning And Heater	209
Operating Tips	213
Operation Tips Chart	215
STARTING AND OPERATING	217
STARTING PROCEDURES	221
Manual Transmission	221
Automatic Transmission	221
Normal Starting	222
If Engine Fails To Start	222
After Starting	223
Engine Block Heater - If Equipped	224
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	224
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	225
Automatic Transmission	225
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	230
Recommended Shift Speeds	231
Downshifting	232
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	233
NV233/243 GII Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions	233
Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 Transfer Case	237
NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information / Precautions	239
Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case	243
LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED	244
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	245
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	245
Flowing/Rising Water	246
Shallow Standing Water	246
PARKING BRAKE	247
BRAKE SYSTEM	249
Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped	249
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System	250
POWER STEERING	251
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	253
Tire Markings	253
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	256
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	257
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	261
Tire Pressure	261
Tire Inflation Pressures	262
Radial-Ply Tires	264
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	265
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	265
Tire Spinning	266
Tread Wear Indicators	267
Life of Tire	267
Replacement Tires	268
Alignment And Balance	269
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED	270
TIRE CHAINS	270
SNOW TIRES	272
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	272
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	273
Base System - If Equipped	275
General Information	278
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	278
Reformulated Gasoline	279
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	279
MMT In Gasoline	280
Materials Added To Fuel	280
Fuel System Cautions	281
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	281
ADDING FUEL	282
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	283
FLEXIBLE FUEL - IF EQUIPPED	284
E-85 General Information	284
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	285
Fuel Requirements	285
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	286
Starting	286
Cruising Range	287
Replacement Parts	287
Maintenance	287
VEHICLE LOADING	288
Certification Label	288
Curb Weight	289
Loading	289
TRAILER TOWING	291
Common Towing Definitions	291
Trailer Hitch Classification	295
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	296
Trailer and Tongue Weight	296
Towing Requirements	298
Towing Tips	302
SNOWPLOW	304
Snowplow Usage	304
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	305
Recreational Towing 2WD Models	305
Recreational Towing 4WD Models	305
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE	310
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	311
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	312
ADDING FUEL	312
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	313
Jack Location	313
Removing The Spare Tire	315
Tire Changing Procedure	318
JUMP STARTING	323
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	325
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	326
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	327
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles	327
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles	327
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	329
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	334
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	335
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	335
REPLACEMENT PARTS	337
DEALER SERVICE	337
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	337
Engine Oil	338
Engine Oil Filter	341
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	342
Spark Plugs	342
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	343
Engine Fuel Filter	343
Catalytic Converter	343
Maintenance Free Battery	345
Air Conditioner Maintenance	346
Power Steering - Fluid Check	347
Front Suspension Ball Joints	348
Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints	348
Body Lubrication	348
Windshield Wiper Blades	349
Windshield Washers	349
Exhaust System	350
Cooling System	351
Emission Related Components	356
Brake System	357
Clutch Hydraulic System	359
Manual Transmission	359
Automatic Transmission	359
Transfer Case	362
Axles	362
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	363
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER)	367
VEHICLE STORAGE	373
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	373
BULB REPLACEMENT	374
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights	374
Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, and Turn Signal Bulbs - Replacement	377
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp	379
License Lamps	382
Fog Lamps	383
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	384
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	385
Engine	385
Chassis	386
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	387
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	388
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	388
Required Maintenance Intervals	390
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	397
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	398
Prepare For The Appointment	398
Prepare A List	398
Be Reasonable With Requests	398
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	398
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	401
MOPAR PARTS	401
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	402
In Canada	402
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	402
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	404
Treadwear	404
Traction Grades	404
Temperature Grades	405