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INDEX 443 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ...222 Storage ...134,388 Storage, Vehicle ...235 Stuck, Freeing ...339 Sun Roof ...127 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...53 Synthetic Engine Oil ...357 Tachometer ...154 Taillights ...392 Telescoping Steering Column ...117 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...229 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...150,327 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ...73 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...17 Theft System (Security Alarm) ...17 Tilt Steering Column ...117 Time Delay, Headlight ...108 Tire and Loading Information Placard ...278 Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...276 Tire Markings ...272 Tire Safety Information ...272 Tires ...84,282,425 Aging (Life of Tires) ...288 Air Pressure ...282 Chains ...289 Changing ...329 Compact Spare ...285 General Information ...282 High Speed ...284 Inflation Pressures ...283 Jacking ...329 Life of Tires ...288 Load Capacity ...278,279 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...291 Pressure Warning Light ...159 Quality Grading ...425 10

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
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	10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Ignition Key Removal	13
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	15
Locking Doors With A Key	15
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key Programming	17
General Information	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	18
Rearming The System	19
To Arm The System	19
To Disarm The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	21
To Unlock the Doors	22
To Lock the Doors	24
To Unlatch the Trunk	25
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	25
Using the Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How to Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)	33
POWER WINDOWS	34
Power Window Switches	34
Auto Window Down — If Equipped	35
Auto Window Up — If Equipped	36
Reset Auto Up	36
Window Lockout Switch	37
Using the Remote Open Windows Feature with Key Fob – If Equipped	37
Wind Buffeting	37
TRUNK RELEASE	38
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	38
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	39
Lap/Shoulder Belts	41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	46
Rear Seat Belts	47
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	47
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	48
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	48
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	52
BeltAlert Programming	52
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	53
Seat Belt Extender	53
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	54
Airbag System Components	55
Advanced Front Airbag Features	56
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	61
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	68
Child Restraints	70
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	80
SAFETY TIPS	81
Transporting Passengers	81
Exhaust Gas	82
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	83
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	85
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	86
MIRRORS	90
Inside Day/Night Mirror	90
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	91
Power Mirrors	91
Adjusting Side View Mirrors	92
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	93
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	94
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	94
SEATS	94
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	95
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	96
Reclining Bucket Seats	96
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	97
Adjusting Active Head Restraints	98
Power Seats — If Equipped	100
Heated Seats — If Equipped	102
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	103
Folding Rear Seat	104
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	105
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	106
LIGHTS	107
Multifunction Lever	107
Headlights and Parking Lights	108
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	109
Headlight Time Delay	109
Turn Signals	109
Lane Change Assist	110
High/Low Beam Switch	110
Flash-To-Pass	110
Fog Lights — If Equipped	111
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	111
Lights On Reminder	111
Instrument Panel Dimmer	112
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	112
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	113
Intermittent Wiper System	115
Windshield Washers	116
Mist Feature	117
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	117
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	118
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	119
To Activate	119
To Set a Desired Speed	120
To Deactivate	120
To Resume Speed	120
To Vary the Speed Setting	120
To Accelerate for Passing	121
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	122
Programming HomeLink	123
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	126
Security	127
Troubleshooting Tips	127
General Information	127
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	128
Sunroof Operation	129
Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped	130
Sunshade Operation	130
Wind Buffeting	130
Sunroof Maintenance	130
Ignition Off Operation	131
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	131
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	133
CUPHOLDERS	134
Rear Seat Bottle Holder	135
STORAGE	135
Driver's Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped	135
Cargo Area	136
CONSOLE FEATURES	137
Dual Storage Bins	138
Video Console — If Equipped	139
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	140
Rear Window Defroster	140
CHILL ZONE BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE COMPARTMENT	141
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	144
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	148
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	149
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	150
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	151
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED	165
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	166
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	167
Trip Functions	168
Compass Display	170
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	172
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	175
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	175
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	184
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	186
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	188
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	188
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	191
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	191
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	191
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	191
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	193
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	195
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	195
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	198
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	201
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	203
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	204
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	204
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	210
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	212
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	214
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	215
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	216
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)	216
System Activation	216
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	217
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	217
Satellite Antenna	217
Reception Quality	218
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	218
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	220
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	221
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	223
Right-Hand Switch Functions	224
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	224
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation	224
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	225
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	225
CLIMATE CONTROLS	225
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning	226
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	230
Operating Tips	236
STARTING AND OPERATING	240
STARTING PROCEDURES	244
Automatic Transmission	244
Normal Starting	244
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	245
If Engine Fails To Start	245
After Starting	246
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	247
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	247
Key Ignition Park Interlock	249
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	249
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	250
Four–Speed/Six–Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	250
Gear Ranges	250
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	254
Operation	254
General Information	255
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	256
Acceleration	256
Traction	256
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	257
Flowing/Rising Water	257
Shallow Standing Water	257
POWER STEERING	259
Power Steering Fluid Check	260
PARKING BRAKE	260
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	263
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	265
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	265
Traction Control System (TCS)	266
Brake Assist System (BAS)	266
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped	267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	270
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	273
Tire Markings	273
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	277
Tire Terminology and Definitions	278
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	279
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	283
Tire Pressure	283
Tire Inflation Pressures	284
Radial-Ply Tires	286
Compact Spare Tire	286
Tire Spinning	287
Tread Wear Indicators	288
Life of Tire	289
Replacement Tires	289
TIRE CHAINS	290
SNOW TIRES	291
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	291
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	292
Base System	295
Premium System – If Equipped	297
General Information	300
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	301
Reformulated Gasoline	302
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	302
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	303
MMT in Gasoline	303
Materials Added to Fuel	304
Fuel System Cautions	304
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	305
FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	306
E85 General Information	306
Ethanol Fuel (E85)	308
Fuel Requirements	308
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) and Gasoline Vehicles	309
Starting	309
Cruising Range	309
Replacement Parts	310
Maintenance	310
ADDING FUEL	310
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	310
Loose Filler Cap Message	312
VEHICLE LOADING	312
Vehicle Certification Label	312
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	313
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	313
Overloading	314
Loading	314
TRAILER TOWING	314
Common Towing Definitions	315
Trailer Hitch Classification	317
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	318
Trailer and Tongue Weight	319
Towing Requirements	320
Towing Tips	324
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	325
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	325
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	326
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	328
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	328
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped	329
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	330
Jack Location	330
Spare Tire Stowage	330
Preparations For Jacking	331
Jacking Instructions	331
JUMP-STARTING	336
Preparations for Jump-Start	337
Jump-Starting Procedure	339
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	340
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	342
Towing With The Ignition Key	342
Towing Without The Ignition Key	343
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	343
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	343
Towing Without Power — Override Transaxle Interlock System	344
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	346
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	348
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L	349
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L	350
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	351
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	351
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	352
REPLACEMENT PARTS	353
DEALER SERVICE	354
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	354
Engine Oil	355
Engine Oil Filter	358
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	359
Maintenance-Free Battery	359
Air Conditioner Maintenance	361
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	362
Body Lubrication	363
Windshield Wiper Blades	364
Adding Washer Fluid	365
Exhaust System	365
Cooling System	368
Brake System	373
Automatic Transmission	375
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	378
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	383
FUSES	384
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	384
VEHICLE STORAGE	389
REPLACEMENT BULBS	389
BULB REPLACEMENT	390
Headlamp	390
Fog Lamps	392
Taillamps, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lamps	393
License Plate Lamp	395
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp	395
FLUID CAPACITIES	397
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	398
Engine	398
Chassis	399
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	400
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	401
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	401
Required Maintenance Intervals	403
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	418
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	420
Prepare For The Appointment	420
Prepare A List	420
Be Reasonable With Requests	420
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	420
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	421
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	421
In Mexico contact:	421
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	422
Service Contract	422
WARRANTY INFORMATION	423
MOPAR PARTS	423
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	423
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	423
In Canada	424
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	424
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	426
Treadwear	426
Traction Grades	426

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System

Controls

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222

Storage

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

134,388

Storage, Vehicle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

235

Stuck, Freeing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

339

Sun Roof

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

127

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag

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Synthetic Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

357

Tachometer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

154

Taillights

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392

Telescoping Steering Column

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)

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229

Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant

. . . . . . .

150,327

Tether Anchor, Child Restraint

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft System (Security Alarm)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tilt Steering Column

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117

Time Delay, Headlight

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108

Tire and Loading Information Placard

. . . . . . . . .

278

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

276

Tire Markings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

272

Tire Safety Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

272

Tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84,282,425

Aging (Life of Tires)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

288

Air Pressure

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

282

Chains

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

289

Changing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

329

Compact Spare

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

285

General Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

282

High Speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

284

Inflation Pressures

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

283

Jacking

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

329

Life of Tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

288

Load Capacity

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

278,279

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

. . . . . . . . . . .

291

Pressure Warning Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

159

Quality Grading

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

425

INDEX

443