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INDEX 477 Spark Plugs ...395 Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...149 Speedometer ...195 Starting ...273 Automatic Transmission ...273 Emergency (Jump Starting) ...375 Engine Block Heater ...276 Engine Fails to Start ...274 Remote ...27 Starting Procedures ...273 Steering Column Controls ...142 Column Lock ...17 Power ...294,399 Wheel, Tilt ...147 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ...249 Storage, Vehicle ...429 Stuck, Freeing ...377 Sun Roof ...174 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ...322 Synthetic Engine Oil ...394 System, Navigation ...236 System, Remote Starting ...27 Tachometer ...196 Taillights ...432 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...256 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...193 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ...68 Theft System Arming ...19 Theft System Disarming ...19 Tilt Steering Column ...147 Tire and Loading Information Placard ...309,322 Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...308 Tire Markings ...305 Tire Safety Information ...305 10

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
ROLLOVER WARNING	4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	12
Ignition Key Removal	12
Locking Doors With The Key	13
SENTRY KEY	13
Replacement Keys	15
Customer Key Programming	15
General Information	16
IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK	17
Ignition Accessory Delay Feature	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	18
To Set the Alarm	19
To Disarm the System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	20
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	20
To unlock the doors and liftgate	21
To lock the doors and liftgate	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	34
Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Drivers and Front Passenger Door Only)	34
Window Lockout Switch	35
LIFTGATE	35
Power Liftgate - If Equipped	36
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	39
Lap/Shoulder Belts	40
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	45
Second Row Center Seat Belt	46
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	46
Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point Belt - If Equipped	47
Seat Belt Pretensioners	50
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	50
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	52
Seat Belt Extender	52
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags	53
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	62
Child Restraint	64
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	74
SAFETY TIPS	75
Exhaust System	75
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	76
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	77
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	79
MIRRORS	83
Inside Day/Night Mirror	83
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	83
Outside Mirrors	84
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	84
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors	85
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	86
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	87
Automatic Dimming Drivers Exterior Mirror - If Equipped	87
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	87
Operation	89
Phone Call Features	96
UConnect System Features	99
Advanced Phone Connectivity	104
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	105
General Information	114
SEATS	114
Front Seat Manual Seat Adjustment	114
Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners	115
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped	116
Adjustable Head Restraints - All Seating Positions	116
Heated Seats - If Equipped	118
Second Row Bucket Seats - Fold and Tumble	121
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat - Fold and Tumble	123
Third Row Seat Bench - If Equipped	126
Third Row 60/40 Folding - If Equipped	129
DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	131
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory	132
Memory Position Recall	133
To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory	134
Self-Limiting Control	134
Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control	135
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	135
LIGHTS	137
Interior Lights	138
Battery Saver	139
Headlight Delay	139
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	140
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights	140
Illuminated Entry	140
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)	141
Lights-on Reminder	141
Fog Lights - If Equipped	141
Multifunction Control Lever	142
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	144
Windshield Wipers	144
Windshield Washers	146
TILT STEERING COLUMN	147
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	148
Adjustment	148
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	149
To Activate	149
To Set At A Desired Speed	150
To Deactivate	150
To Resume Speed	150
To Vary The Speed Setting	151
To Accelerate For Passing	152
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	152
REAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	156
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	158
Courtesy/Reading Lights	158
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	159
Dome/Reading Lights	159
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped	159
Compass/Temperature Button	166
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	168
Programming HomeLink	169
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	171
Using HomeLink	172
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button	172
Security	173
Troubleshooting Tips	173
General Information	173
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	174
Express Open Feature	175
Wind Buffeting	176
Sunroof Maintenance	176
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	177
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration)	179
FLOOR CONSOLE	181
Floor Console Features	181
Rear Floor Console Features - If Equipped	182
FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK	183
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-IF EQUIPPED	185
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	187
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS	191
Instrument Cluster	192
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	193
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	204
Clock Setting Procedure	204
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	205
Radio Broadcast Signals	205
Two Types of Signals	205
Electrical Disturbances	205
AM Reception	205
FM Reception	205
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	206
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	207
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	207
Clock Setting Procedure	207
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	209
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	209
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	215
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	217
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	219
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	219
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	221
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	221
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	229
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	231
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	234
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	234
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	236
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	237
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	237
Clock Setting Procedure	237
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	240
Connecting the iPod	240
Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons	240
Play Mode	241
List or Browse Mode	243
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED	244
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	244
System Activation	245
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	245
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios	246
Selecting a Channel	247
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	247
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped	247
PTY Button SCAN	247
PTY Button SEEK	248
Satellite Antenna	248
Reception Quality	248
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	249
Right-Hand Switch Functions	249
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	249
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) Operation	250
COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE	250
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	251
CLIMATE CONTROLS	251
Manual Control	251
Air Conditioning Operation	252
Front Blower Control	252
Front Mode Control	253
Rear Temperature Control - If Equipped	255
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/Wiper	256
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	256
Automatic Control	257
Level Of Automatic Control	257
Manual Control (ATC)	258
Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped	261
Rear Rotary Temperature Control	262
Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart	263
Operating Tips	263
Operating Tips Chart	265
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	266
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	266
Rear Window Defrosting	267
STARTING AND OPERATING	269
STARTING PROCEDURES	273
Automatic Transmission	273
Normal Starting	273
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	276
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	276
Automatic Transmission	276
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	281
NV 140 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If Equipped	281
NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information / Precautions	282
Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case	286
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	287
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	288
Flowing/Rising Water	288
Shallow Standing Water	288
PARKING BRAKE	290
BRAKE SYSTEM	291
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	291
POWER STEERING	294
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	295
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)	295
BAS (Brake Assist System)	296
TCS (Traction Control System)	298
ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)	298
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	299
MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only	304
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	305
Tire Markings	305
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	308
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	309
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	313
Tire Pressure	313
Tire Inflation Pressures	314
Radial-Ply Tires	316
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	317
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	317
Tire Spinning	318
Tread Wear Indicators	319
Life of Tire	319
Replacement Tires	320
Alignment And Balance	321
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED	322
TIRE CHAINS	322
SNOW TIRES	323
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	324
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	325
Base System - If Equipped	327
Premium System - If Equipped	329
General Information	332
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	332
Reformulated Gasoline	333
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	333
MMT In Gasoline	334
Materials Added To Fuel	335
Fuel System Cautions	335
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	336
ADDING FUEL	336
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	336
Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message	338
FLEXIBLE FUEL - IF EQUIPPED	339
E-85 General Information	339
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	340
Fuel Requirements	340
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	341
Starting	341
Cruising Range	342
Replacement Parts	342
Maintenance	342
VEHICLE LOADING	343
Certification Label	343
Curb Weight	344
Loading	344
TRAILER TOWING	346
Common Towing Definitions	346
Trailer Hitch Classification	351
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	352
Trailer and Tongue Weight	352
Towing Requirements	353
Towing Tips	357
SNOWPLOW	359
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	360
Recreational Towing 2WD Models	360
Recreational Towing 4WD Models	360
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE	364
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	365
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	366
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	367
Jack Location	367
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS	368
Removing The Spare Tire	368
Tire Changing Procedure	370
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES	375
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	377
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	377
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	378
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles	379
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles	379
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	381
ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.7L V6	384
ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.7L V-8	385
ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.7L HEMI V-8	386
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	387
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	388
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	388
REPLACEMENT PARTS	390
DEALER SERVICE	390
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	391
Engine Oil	391
Engine Oil Filter	394
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	394
Spark Plugs	395
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	395
Engine Fuel Filter	396
Catalytic Converter	396
Maintenance Free Battery	397
Power Steering - Fluid Check	399
Air Conditioner Maintenance	399
Front Suspension Ball Joints	400
Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints	401
Body Lubrication	401
Windshield Wiper Blades	401
Windshield and Rear Window Washers	402
Exhaust System	402
Cooling System	403
Emission Related Components	409
Brake System	410
Automatic Transmission	411
Transfer Case	414
Axles	414
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	415
FUSE BLOCK	420
Fuses (Interior)	421
Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	424
Fuses (Integrated Power Module)	427
VEHICLE STORAGE	429
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	430
BULB REPLACEMENT	430
Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal	430
Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement	432
License Lights	436
Center High-Mounted Stoplight	437
Fog Lights	438
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	438
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	440
Engine	440
Chassis	441
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	443
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	444
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	444
Required Maintenance Intervals	446
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	451
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	452
Prepare For The Appointment	452
Prepare A List	452
Be Reasonable With Requests	452
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	452
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	455
MOPAR PARTS	455
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	456
In Canada	456
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	456
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	458
Treadwear	458
Traction Grades	458
Temperature Grades	459

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Spark Plugs

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395

Speed Control (Cruise Control)

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149

Speedometer

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195

Starting

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273

Automatic Transmission

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273

Emergency (Jump Starting)

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375

Engine Block Heater

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276

Engine Fails to Start

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274

Remote

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Starting Procedures

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273

Steering

Column Controls

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142

Column Lock

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Power

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294,399

Wheel, Tilt

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147

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System

Controls

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249

Storage, Vehicle

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429

Stuck, Freeing

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377

Sun Roof

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174

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information

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322

Synthetic Engine Oil

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394

System, Navigation

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236

System, Remote Starting

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Tachometer

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196

Taillights

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432

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)

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256

Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant

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193

Tether Anchor, Child Restraint

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Theft System Arming

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Theft System Disarming

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Tilt Steering Column

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147

Tire and Loading Information Placard

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309,322

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

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308

Tire Markings

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305

Tire Safety Information

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305

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