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STARTING AND OPERATING 177 GROUND CLEARANCE The front and rear fascias and side sills ride low and ground clearance is limited. CAUTION! Damage to the front and rear fascias and side sills can occur if you disregard the low ground clearance in these areas of your vehicle. Pay close attention when parking to avoid running into parking curbs. Exercise caution when entering or exiting steep driveways, or when pulling off the road onto soft shoulders. 5

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
Ignition Key Removal	14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM	15
Rearming of the System	15
To Arm the System	15
To Disarm the System	18
Electronic Immobilization System - Canada Only	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	20
To Unlock the Doors	20
To Lock the Doors	22
To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate	23
Using The Panic Alarm	23
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
Battery Replacement	25
General Information	26
DOOR LOCKS	27
Manual Door Lock	28
Power Door Locks	28
WINDOWS	30
Power Windows	30
Auto Down Feature	32
Wind Buffeting	32
LIFTGATE - COUPE MODELS ONLY	32
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY	34
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY	34
Trunk Emergency Release	35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	35
Lap/Shoulder Belts	36
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	41
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	41
Automatic Locking Mode	42
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	43
Seat Belt Extender	43
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	44
Child Restraint	55
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	61
SAFETY TIPS	62
Exhaust System	62
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	63
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	64
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	65
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	67
To Lower the Top	67
To Raise the Top	68
Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation - If Equipped	71
Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Storage	76
MIRRORS	79
Inside Day/Night Mirror	79
Outside Mirrors	79
Power Mirrors	80
SEATS	81
Manual Seat Adjustments	81
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	83
LIGHTS	85
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control	85
Headlights and Parking Lights	85
Headlight Time Delay	85
Daytime Running Lights	86
Lights-On Reminder	86
Battery Saver Feature - Exterior Lights	86
Fog Lights	86
Turn Signals	87
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch	88
Flash-to-Pass	88
Interior Lights	88
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	91
Intermittent Wiper System	92
Mist Feature	92
Windshield Washers	93
TILT STEERING COLUMN	93
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS	94
Adjustable Foot Rest	96
CONSOLE FEATURES	96
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	96
Electric Rear Window Defroster	97
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	99
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	101
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	102
Speedometer	102
Message Center	103
Gauges and Indicator Lights	109
SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK	112
Clock Setting Procedure	112
SALES CODE RAH - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS	113
Radio Operation	113
CD Player Operation	117
CD/DVD Changer Operation	118
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	119
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)	121
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	122
System Activation	123
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	123
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH, REV and RBK Radios	124
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios	124
Selecting a Channel	124
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	125
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)	125
PTY (SCAN) Button	125
PTY (SEEK) Button	126
Satellite Antenna	126
Reception Quality	126
RADIO ANTENNA	126
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	126
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	127
CLIMATE CONTROLS	127
Air Conditioning and Heating System	128
Operating Tips	131
STARTING AND OPERATING	133
STARTING PROCEDURES	136
Normal Starting	137
If Engine Fails to Start	138
After Starting	139
MANUAL TRANSMISSION	139
Recommended Shift Speeds	141
Skip Shift Indicator Light	141
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	143
Acceleration	143
Traction	143
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	144
Flowing/Rising Water	144
Shallow Standing Water	144
POWER STEERING	146
Power Steering Fluid Check	146
PARKING BRAKE	147
BRAKE SYSTEM	148
Brake Pad Break-In	149
Anti-Lock Brake System	150
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	153
Tire Markings	153
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	157
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	158
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	162
Tire Pressure	162
Tire Inflation Pressures	163
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	164
Radial Ply Tires	165
Tire Spinning	166
Tread Wear Indicators	166
Life of Tire	167
Replacement Tires	168
Tire Storage	169
TIRE CHAINS	169
SNOW TIRES	169
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	169
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	171
Low Tire Indicator	171
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	172
Reformulated Gasoline	173
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	173
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	174
MMT In Gasoline	174
Materials Added to Fuel	175
Fuel System Cautions	175
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	176
ADDING FUEL	177
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	177
TRAILER TOWING	178
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	178
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	178
GROUND CLEARANCE	179
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	181
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	182
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	182
TIREFIT KIT	183
TIREFIT Storage	184
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	184
TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation	187
Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT	188
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	194
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	197
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	198
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	199
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 8.4L	201
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)	202
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	203
REPLACEMENT PARTS	204
DEALER SERVICE	205
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	205
Engine Oil	205
Engine Oil Filter	208
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	208
Maintenance-Free Battery	209
Battery Save Feature	212
Air Conditioner Maintenance	213
Body Lubrication	214
Windshield Wiper Blades	215
Adding Washer Fluid	215
Exhaust System	216
Cooling System	218
Brake System	224
Manual Transmission	226
Hydraulic Clutch	226
Rear Axle	228
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	228
FUSES	232
Power Distribution Center	232
Mini-Power Distribution Center	235
VEHICLE STORAGE	236
REPLACEMENT BULBS	238
BULB REPLACEMENT	239
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side Marker Light	239
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)	240
Front Fog Light	241
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light	242
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light (Coupe Models)	243
Backup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light	244
License Light	247
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	248
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	249
Engine	249
Chassis	250
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	251
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	252
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	252
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE B	255
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A	265
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	271
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	273
Prepare For The Appointment	273
Prepare A List	273
Be Reasonable With Requests	273
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	273
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	274
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	274
In Mexico contact	274
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	275
Service Contract	275
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	276
MOPAR PARTS	276
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	276
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	276
In Canada	277
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	277
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	278
Treadwear	279
Traction Grades	279
Temperature Grades	279