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STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Towing Tips - Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the "3" range should be selected. NOTE: Using the "3" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking. If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval specified for "police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing" in the Maintenance Schedule. 5 7-Pin Connector Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.

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
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	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	30
Child Protection Door Lock	32
WINDOWS	34
Power Windows	34
Wind Buffeting	37
LIFTGATE	38
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	40
Lap/Shoulder Belts	41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	47
Seat Belt Pretensioners	47
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	48
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	49
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	50
Seat Belt Extender	50
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	50
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	63
Child Restraint	65
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	75
SAFETY TIPS	75
Transporting Passengers	76
Lock Your Vehicle	76
Exhaust Gas	76
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	78
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	78
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	81
MIRRORS	85
Inside Day/Night Mirror	85
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped	85
Outside Mirrors	86
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped	87
Drivers-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped	87
Power Remote Control Mirrors	87
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	88
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	88
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	89
Operation	91
Phone Call Features	98
UConnect System Features	100
Advanced Phone Connectivity	105
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	107
General Information	115
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	115
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	115
Commands	116
Voice Training	119
SEATS	120
Power Seats	120
Power Reclining Seats	121
Lumbar Support	122
Head Restraints	123
Heated Seats	124
Folding Rear Seat	125
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	126
LIGHTS	128
Headlight Switch	128
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	129
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	130
Headlight Time Delay	130
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	131
Lights-On Reminder	131
Fog Lights	131
Multifunction Lever	131
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	133
Interior Lights	133
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	134
Intermittent Wiper System	135
Mist Feature	136
Windshield Washers	136
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	136
Adding Washer Fluid	137
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	138
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	139
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	140
Electronic Speed Control Operation	140
To Activate	141
To Set At A Desired Speed	142
To Deactivate	142
To Resume Speed	142
To Vary the Speed Setting	142
To Accelerate For Passing	143
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	143
Courtesy/Reading Lights	144
Sunglasses Storage	144
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	145
Programming HomeLink	146
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	149
Using HomeLink	150
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	150
Security	150
Troubleshooting Tips	151
General Information	151
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	152
Opening Sunroof - Express	153
Closing Sunroof - Express	153
Pinch Protect Feature	153
Pinch Protect Override	153
Venting Sunroof - Express	153
Sunshade Operation	154
Wind Buffeting	154
Sunroof Maintenance	154
Ignition Off Operation	154
Sunroof Fully Closed	154
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	155
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	157
CUPHOLDERS	157
Front Seat Cupholders	157
Rear Seat Cupholders	158
STORAGE	159
Console Features	159
Cargo Management System - If Equipped	160
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	167
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM	170
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	171
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS	175
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	176
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	177
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	189
Trip Functions	191
Performance Pages - If Equipped	193
Compass Display	197
Telephone - If Equipped	199
Navigation - If Equipped	201
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) - If Equipped	202
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)	202
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	203
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	206
Radio Broadcast Signals	206
Two Types of Signals	206
Electrical Disturbances	207
AM Reception	207
FM Reception	207
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	207
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	208
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)	208
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	208
Clock Setting Procedure	209
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	211
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	211
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	219
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	221
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	224
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	224
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	227
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio	228
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)	228
Clock Setting Procedure	228
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	231
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	231
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	237
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	239
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	242
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	242
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)	244
System Activation	244
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	245
Selecting Satellite Mode	245
Satellite Antenna	245
Reception Quality	246
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	246
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	248
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	248
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED	249
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED	249
Kicker 13-speaker High Performance Sound System with Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) - If Equipped	252
Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1) - If Equipped	252
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	253
Connecting The iPod Device	253
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	254
Play Mode	254
List or Browse Mode	256
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS	257
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	258
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	259
CLIMATE CONTROLS	260
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	260
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped	262
Operating Tips	268
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	271
Rear Wiper Operation	271
Rear Washer Operation	271
Adding Washer Fluid	272
Electric Rear Window Defroster	273
STARTING AND OPERATING	275
STARTING PROCEDURES	279
Automatic Transmission	280
Normal Starting (Tip Start)	281
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	281
If Engine Fails To Start	282
After Starting	283
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	283
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	283
Automatic Transmission - General Information	284
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	286
AUTOSTICK	292
Autostick Operation	292
Autostick General Information	293
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	294
Acceleration	294
Traction	294
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	295
Flowing/Rising Water	295
Shallow Standing Water	295
PARKING BRAKE	297
BRAKE SYSTEM	298
Anti-Lock Brake System	299
POWER STEERING	301
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	302
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)	303
TCS (Traction Control System)	304
BAS (Brake Assist System)	304
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	305
Synchronizing ESP	308
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	309
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	310
Tire Markings	310
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	313
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	314
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	318
Tire Pressure	318
Tire Inflation Pressures	319
Radial-Ply Tires	321
Tire Spinning	322
Tread Wear Indicators	322
Life of Tire	323
Replacement Tires	324
Alignment And Balance	325
TIRE CHAINS	325
SNOW TIRES	326
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	327
Tire Rotation - Standard Tires	327
Tire Rotation - All Season Tires	328
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	328
Base System - If Equipped	331
Premium System - If Equipped	334
General Information	339
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	339
Reformulated Gasoline	340
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	340
MMT In Gasoline	341
Materials Added to Fuel	341
Fuel System Cautions	341
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	342
ADDING FUEL	343
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	343
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	345
VEHICLE LOADING	346
Vehicle Certification Label	346
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	346
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	346
Overloading	347
Loading	347
TRAILER TOWING	349
Common Towing Definitions	349
Trailer Hitch Classification	353
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	354
Trailer and Tongue Weight	355
Towing Requirements	356
Towing Tips	361
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	362
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	363
GROUND CLEARANCE	363
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	365
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	366
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	366
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR	367
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	373
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	376
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	377
Without The Ignition Key	377
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	377
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	378
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	379
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	383
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	384
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	384
REPLACEMENT PARTS	386
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE	386
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	386
Engine Oil	387
Engine Oil Filter	389
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	389
Spark Plugs	390
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	390
Fuel Filter	391
Catalytic Converter	391
Maintenance-Free Battery	392
Air Conditioner Maintenance	394
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	395
Power Steering - Fluid Check	396
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints	396
Steering Linkage	397
Body Lubrication	397
Wiper Blades	397
Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer	398
Exhaust System	398
Cooling System	399
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	404
Fuel System	405
Brake System	405
Automatic Transmission	408
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings	409
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	410
Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders	414
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)	415
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)	415
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)	417
VEHICLE STORAGE	422
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	422
BULB REPLACEMENT	423
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light - Models with Halogen Headlights	423
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light - Models with High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)	425
Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light	427
License Light	430
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	431
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	432
Engine	432
Chassis	433
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	435
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	436
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	436
Severe Duty	438
Required Maintenance Intervals	439
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	443
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	445
Prepare For The Appointment	445
Prepare A List	445
Be Reasonable With Requests	445
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	445
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	446
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	446
In Mexico contact	446
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	447
Service Contract	447
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	448
MOPAR PARTS	448
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	448
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C	448
In Canada	449
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	449
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	450
Treadwear	451
Traction Grades	451
Temperature Grades	452