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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. 3 Automatic Dimming Mirror CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.

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
Ignition Key Removal	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors	22
To Lock The Doors	24
Express Down Window Feature	25
To Open The Trunk	25
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Service	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM	28
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
WINDOWS	33
Power Windows	33
Wind Buffeting	35
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	35
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	36
Trunk Emergency Release	36
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	37
Lap/Shoulder Belts	38
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	43
Seat Belt Pretensioners	43
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	43
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	45
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	45
Seat Belt Extender	46
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	46
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	56
Child Restraint	58
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	67
SAFETY TIPS	68
Transporting Passengers	68
Exhaust Gas	69
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	70
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	71
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	73
MIRRORS	77
Automatic Dimming Mirror	77
Outside Mirrors	78
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	78
Power Mirrors	79
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	79
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	80
Slide-On-Rod and Extender Features of Sun Visor	80
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	81
Operation	83
Phone Call Features	91
uconnect phone Features	94
Advanced Phone Connectivity	99
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	101
General Information	109
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	109
Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation	109
Commands	111
Voice Training	114
SEATS	114
Easy Entry Seats	114
Power Seats	115
Manual Front Seatback Recline	116
Lumbar Support	117
Head Restraints	117
Heated Seats	118
Folding Rear Seat	119
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	120
LIGHTS	122
Headlight Switch	122
Automatic Headlights	122
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	123
Headlight Time Delay	123
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	124
Lights-On Reminder	124
Fog Lights	124
Multifunction Lever	125
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	126
Interior Lights	126
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	127
Intermittent Wiper System	128
Mist Feature	129
Windshield Washers	129
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	129
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	130
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	131
To Activate	132
To Set A Desired Speed	132
To Deactivate	132
To Resume Speed	133
To Vary the Speed Setting	133
To Accelerate For Passing	133
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	134
Courtesy/Reading Lights	135
Sunglasses Storage	135
GARAGE DOOR OPENER	135
Programming HomeLink	137
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	139
Using HomeLink	140
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	140
Security	140
Troubleshooting Tips	141
General Information	141
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	142
Opening Sunroof - Partially	143
Opening Sunroof - Express	143
Closing Sunroof - Partially	143
Closing Sunroof - Express	143
Pinch Protect Feature	143
Pinch Protect Override	144
Venting Sunroof - Express	144
Sunshade Operation	144
Wind Buffeting	144
Sunroof Maintenance	144
Ignition Off Operation	144
Sunroof Fully Closed	145
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	145
CUPHOLDERS	147
Front Cupholders	147
Rear Cupholders	148
CONSOLE FEATURES	148
Sliding Center Console Armrest	148
Console Storage	149
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	150
Rear Window Defroster	150
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	151
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	155
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	156
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	157
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	167
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	169
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	171
Trip Functions	172
Performance Features	174
Keyless Go Display - If Equipped	177
Compass Display	178
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) - If Equipped	180
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)	180
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	180
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	184
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	184
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play)	189
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	191
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	193
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	194
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	196
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	196
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	196
Clock Setting Procedure	196
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	199
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	199
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	202
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	204
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	207
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	208
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	208
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	213
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	215
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	218
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	218
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	219
Connecting The iPod	220
Using This Feature	220
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	221
Play Mode	221
List Or Browse Mode	222
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)	224
System Activation	225
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	225
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	226
Satellite Antenna	226
Reception Quality	226
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	226
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	228
KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) - IF EQUIPPED	229
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS	230
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	231
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	232
CLIMATE CONTROLS	232
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	232
Operating Tips	237
STARTING AND OPERATING	241
STARTING PROCEDURES	245
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	245
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	246
Keyless Go	247
Normal Starting	248
Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	250
If Engine Fails To Start	251
After Starting	253
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	253
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED	253
Six-Speed Manual Transmission	253
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED	257
General Information	258
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	260
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	260
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	261
AUTOSTICK	265
Autostick Operation	265
Autostick General Information	266
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	266
Acceleration	266
Traction	267
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	267
Flowing/Rising Water	268
POWER STEERING	270
Power Steering Fluid Check	271
PARKING BRAKE	272
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	273
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	273
BRAKE SYSTEM	274
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	275
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	278
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	278
Traction Control System (TCS)	278
Brake Assist System (BAS)	279
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - Manual Transmission Only	280
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	282
Synchronizing ESP	286
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	286
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	287
Tire Markings	287
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	292
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	296
Tire Pressure	296
Tire Inflation Pressures	297
Radial Ply Tires	299
Tire Spinning	299
Tread Wear Indicators	300
Life Of Tire	301
Replacement Tires	301
TIRE CHAINS	302
SNOW TIRES	303
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	303
Tire Rotation - Four Season/RSA Tires	304
Tire Rotation - F1 Three Season Tires	304
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	305
Premium System	307
General Information	310
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	310
Reformulated Gasoline	311
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	311
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	312
MMT In Gasoline	313
Materials Added to Fuel	313
Fuel System Cautions	313
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	314
ADDING FUEL	315
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	315
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	317
VEHICLE LOADING	317
Vehicle Certification Label	317
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	318
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	318
Overloading	318
Loading	319
TRAILER TOWING	319
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	319
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	321
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	322
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	322
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR	323
JUMP-STARTING	329
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	332
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	333
Without The Ignition Key	333
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	334
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	335
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	337
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.1L	340
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	341
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	341
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	342
REPLACEMENT PARTS	343
DEALER SERVICE	344
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	344
Engine Oil	344
Engine Oil Filter	346
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	347
Maintenance-Free Battery	348
Air Conditioner Maintenance	350
Body Lubrication	351
Windshield Wiper Blades	351
Adding Washer Fluid	351
Exhaust System	352
Cooling System	355
Brake System	360
Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) - If Equipped	361
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	361
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	362
Rear Axle	364
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	364
FUSES	369
Integrated Power Module (IPM)	369
Rear Power Distribution Center	371
VEHICLE STORAGE	376
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	376
BULB REPLACEMENT	377
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light - Models with Halogen Headlights - If Equipped	377
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light - Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights - If Equipped	377
Front/Rear Side Marker Light	378
Tail/Turn/Stop Light	378
Center Tail/Backup Light	381
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	381
License Light	381
FLUID CAPACITIES	383
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	384
Engine	384
Chassis	385
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	387
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	388
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	388
Required Maintenance Intervals	390
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	405
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	407
Prepare For The Appointment	407
Prepare A List	407
Be Reasonable With Requests	407
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	407
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	409
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	409
In Mexico Contact	409
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	409
Service Contract	410
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	411
MOPAR PARTS	411
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	411
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	411
In Canada	412
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	412
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	413
Treadwear	414
Traction Grades	414
Temperature Grades	415