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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags 2 1 - Airbag 2 - Knee Bolster This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's front airbag is mounted in the

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	14
Locking Doors With The Key	16
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	16
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel	16
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock	16
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System - If Equipped	16
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED	20
To Set the Alarm	20
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	22
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate	23
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate	24
Using the Panic Alarm	26
General Information	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Battery Replacement	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	28
How to Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
Child Protection Door Lock	34
WINDOWS	34
Power Windows	35
Auto Down	36
Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Drivers and Front Passenger Door Only)	36
Window Lockout Switch	37
LIFTGATE	37
Power Liftgate - If Equipped	38
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	46
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped	47
Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point Belt - If Equipped	48
Seat Belt Pretensioners	50
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	51
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	73
SAFETY TIPS	74
Transporting Passengers	74
Exhaust Gas	75
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	76
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	76
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	79
MIRRORS	84
Inside Day/Night Mirror	84
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	84
Outside Mirrors	85
Outside Folding Mirrors - If Equipped	85
Power Mirrors	85
Automatic Dimming Drivers Outside Mirror - If Equipped	87
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	87
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	88
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	88
Operation	90
Phone Call Features	98
uconnect phone Features	101
Advanced Phone Connectivity	106
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	108
General Information	117
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	117
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	117
Commands	119
Voice Training	122
SEATS	122
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	122
Manual Front Seat Recliners	123
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped	124
Adjustable Head Restraints - All Seating Positions	124
Eight-Way Drivers Power Seat - If Equipped	125
Four-Way Passengers Power Seat - If Equipped	126
Heated Seats - If Equipped	126
Second Row Bucket Seats - Fold and Tumble	128
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat - Fold and Tumble	130
Third Row Seat Bench - If Equipped	134
Third Row 60/40 Folding - If Equipped	136
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	138
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory	139
Memory Position Recall	140
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory	141
Self-Limiting Control	142
Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control	142
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	143
LIGHTS	145
Headlight Switch	145
Interior Lights	148
Battery Saver	149
Illuminated Entry	149
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)	150
Lights-On Reminder	150
Fog Lights - If Equipped	150
Multifunction Lever	151
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	153
Windshield Wipers	153
Windshield Washers	154
TILT STEERING COLUMN	155
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	156
Adjustment	156
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	157
To Activate	158
To Set At A Desired Speed	158
To Deactivate	158
To Resume Speed	158
To Vary The Speed Setting	159
To Accelerate For Passing	159
REAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED	160
Rear Park Assist Sensors	160
Rear Park Assist Warning Display	161
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist	164
Service The Rear Park Assist	164
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist	165
REAR BACKUP CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	165
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation Radio	166
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation Radio	166
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	167
Courtesy/Reading Lights	167
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	168
Dome/Reading Lights	168
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped	169
Compass/Temperature Button	175
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	177
Programming HomeLink	179
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	181
Using HomeLink	182
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	182
Security	182
Troubleshooting Tips	183
General Information	183
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	184
Express Open Feature	184
Wind Buffeting	185
Sunroof Maintenance	186
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	186
Configuring Power Outlets	188
FLOOR CONSOLE	191
Floor Console Features	191
Rear Floor Console Features - If Equipped	192
CARGO AREA FEATURES	193
Cargo Management System - If Equipped	193
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	195
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	195
Rear Window Defrosting	196
FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK	197
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	199
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	203
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	204
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	205
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	217
Clock Setting Procedure	217
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	218
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	218
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	218
Clock Setting Procedure	218
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 RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	236
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	237
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	240
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	242
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	244
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	245
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	245
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	251
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	253
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	256
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	256
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	257
Connecting The iPod	258
Using This Feature	258
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	259
Play Mode	259
List Or Browse Mode	260
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	262
System Activation	262
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	263
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	264
Satellite Antenna	264
Reception Quality	264
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	264
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	267
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	267
uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED	267
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED	268
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	268
Radio Operation	269
CD Player	269
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	269
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	270
CLIMATE CONTROLS	271
Manual Control	271
Air Conditioning Operation	271
Front Blower Control	272
Front Mode Control	272
Rear Temperature Control - If Equipped	274
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/Wiper	275
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	275
Automatic Control	276
Level Of Automatic Control	276
Manual Control (ATC)	277
Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped	280
Rear Rotary Temperature Control	281
Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart	283
Operating Tips	283
Operating Tips Chart	285
STARTING AND OPERATING	287
STARTING PROCEDURES	291
Normal Starting	291
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	292
If Engine Fails To Start	292
After Starting	293
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	293
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	294
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	295
Gear Ranges	295
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	300
NV 140 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If Equipped	300
NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If Equipped	300
Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case	304
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	305
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	306
Flowing/Rising Water	306
Shallow Standing Water	306
POWER STEERING	308
Power Steering Fluid Check	309
PARKING BRAKE	310
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	311
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	314
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	314
Traction Control System (TCS)	315
Brake Assist System (BAS)	315
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	316
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	317
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	321
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	321
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	322
Tire Markings	322
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	326
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	327
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	331
Tire Pressure	331
Tire Inflation Pressures	332
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	333
Radial Ply Tires	334
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	334
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped	335
Tire Spinning	336
Tread Wear Indicators	336
Life of Tire	337
Replacement Tires	338
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED	339
TIRE CHAINS	339
SNOW TIRES	341
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	341
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	342
Base System	344
Premium System - If Equipped	346
General Information	349
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	349
Reformulated Gasoline	350
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	351
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	351
MMT In Gasoline	352
Materials Added To Fuel	352
Fuel System Cautions	352
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	353
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	354
E-85 General Information	354
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	355
Fuel Requirements	355
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	356
Starting	356
Cruising Range	357
Replacement Parts	357
ADDING FUEL	357
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	357
Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message	359
VEHICLE LOADING	360
Certification Label	360
Curb Weight	361
Loading	361
TRAILER TOWING	362
Common Towing Definitions	363
Trailer Hitch Classification	365
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	366
Trailer and Tongue Weight	366
Towing Requirements	367
Towing Tips	372
SNOWPLOW	373
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	373
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	379
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	380
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS	381
Jack Location	381
Removing The Spare Tire	382
Tire Changing Procedure	383
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	390
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	392
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	393
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	393
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles	394
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles	394
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	395
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L	397
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L	398
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L	399
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	400
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	400
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	401
REPLACEMENT PARTS	402
DEALER SERVICE	402
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	403
Engine Oil	403
Engine Oil Filter	405
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	405
Maintenance-Free Battery	406
Air Conditioner Maintenance	407
Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints	408
Body Lubrication	408
Windshield Wiper Blades	409
Adding Washer Fluid	409
Exhaust System	410
Cooling System	412
Brake System	418
Automatic Transmission	419
Transfer Case	421
Axles	422
Appearance Care and Protection From Corrosion	422
FUSES	428
Interior Fuses	428
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	431
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)	434
VEHICLE STORAGE	436
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	436
BULB REPLACEMENT	437
Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal	437
Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement	439
License Lights	442
Center High-Mounted Stoplight	443
Fog Lights	444
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.SMetric Fuel (Approximate)27 Gal-lons102 Liters Engine Oil with Filter3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)5 Quarts4.7 Liters 4.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)6 Quarts5.7 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)7 Quarts6	445
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	446
Engine	446
Chassis	447
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	449
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	450
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	450
Required Maintenance Intervals	452
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	465
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	467
Prepare For The Appointment	467
Prepare A List	467
Be Reasonable With Requests	467
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	467
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	468
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	468
In Mexico contact	468
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	469
Service Contract	469
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	470
MOPAR PARTS	470
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	470
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	470
In Canada	471
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	471
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	472
Treadwear	473
Traction Grades	473
Temperature Grades	473