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186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Door Ajar Indicator This light will turn on to indicate that one or more door may be ajar. 27. Decklid Ajar Indicator This light will turn on to indicate that the decklid may be ajar. 28. Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This light will turn on to indicate the windshield washer fluid is low. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • System status • Vehicle information warning message displays

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
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	13
Key Fob	14
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	17
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	18
Rearming of the System	18
To Arm the System	19
To Disarm the System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	21
To Unlock the Doors	21
To Lock the Doors	24
To Unlatch the Trunk	25
Using the Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING 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	34
WINDOWS	36
Power Windows	36
Wind Buffeting	40
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	40
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	41
Trunk Emergency Release	41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
Lap/Shoulder Belts	43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	49
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	49
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	50
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	50
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	52
Seat Belt Extender	52
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	53
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	59
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	66
Child Restraints	68
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	78
SAFETY TIPS	78
Transporting Passengers	78
Exhaust Gas	79
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	80
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	82
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	84
MIRRORS	88
Inside Day/Night Mirror	88
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	89
Outside Mirrors	89
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	90
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	90
Power Mirrors	91
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	91
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	91
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	92
Operation	94
Phone Call Features	102
Uconnect™ Phone Features	105
Advanced Phone Connectivity	110
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	112
General Information	120
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	120
Voice Command System Operation	120
Commands	122
Voice Training	125
SEATS	125
Manual Seats — If Equipped	126
Power Seats — If Equipped	127
Power Reclining Seats — If Equipped	128
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	129
Head Restraints	129
Heated Seats — If Equipped	131
Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped	132
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	133
LIGHTS	135
Headlight Switch	135
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	135
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	136
Headlight Time Delay	136
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	137
Lights-On Reminder	137
Fog Lights — If Equipped	137
Multifunction Lever	137
Turn Signals	138
Lane Change Assist	138
High/Low Beam Switch	138
Flash-to-Pass	139
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights	139
Interior Lights	140
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	141
Intermittent Wiper System	141
Windshield Washers	142
Mist Feature	142
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	143
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	143
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	144
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	145
To Activate	146
To Set At A Desired Speed	147
To Deactivate	147
To Resume Speed	147
To Vary the Speed Setting	147
To Accelerate For Passing	148
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	149
Courtesy/Reading Lights	149
Sunglasses Storage	150
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	150
Programming HomeLink	151
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	154
Using HomeLink	154
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	155
Security	155
Troubleshooting Tips	155
General Information	156
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	156
Opening Sunroof — Express	157
Closing Sunroof — Express	157
Pinch Protect Feature	157
Pinch Protect Override	158
Venting Sunroof — Express	158
Sunshade Operation	158
Wind Buffeting	158
Sunroof Maintenance	158
Ignition Off Operation	159
Sunroof Fully Closed	159
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	159
CUPHOLDERS	162
Front Seat Cupholders	162
Rear Seat Cupholders	163
STORAGE	163
Console Features	163
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	164
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	166
Rear Window Defroster	166
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	167
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	168
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	171
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE	172
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM	173
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	174
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED	187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	189
Oil Change Required	190
Trip Functions	191
Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays — If Equipped	194
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Equipped	195
Compass Display	196
Navigation — If Equipped	198
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	198
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	202
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (VR) — If Equipped	203
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	203
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	203
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	204
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	207
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	207
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	210
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	212
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	215
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	215
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	216
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	221
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	223
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	226
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	226
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	227
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — IF EQUIPPED	231
Connecting The iPod	232
Using This Feature	233
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	233
Play Mode	233
List Or Browse Mode	235
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)	237
System Activation	237
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	237
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	238
Satellite Antenna	238
Reception Quality	238
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	239
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	241
KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED	241
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	243
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS	245
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	247
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	247
CLIMATE CONTROLS	248
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	248
Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped	251
Operating Tips	256
STARTING AND OPERATING	260
STARTING PROCEDURES	264
Automatic Transmission	264
Normal Starting (Tip Start)	265
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	265
If Engine Fails To Start	265
After Starting	266
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	266
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	267
General Information	268
Key Ignition Park Interlock	270
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	270
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	270
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	271
Gear Ranges	272
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	277
Gear Ranges	277
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	281
Operation	281
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	282
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	283
Acceleration	283
Traction	284
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	284
Flowing/Rising Water	285
Shallow Standing Water	285
POWER STEERING	287
Power Steering Fluid Check	287
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) – 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	288
PARKING BRAKE	288
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	291
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	293
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	293
Traction Control System (TCS)	293
Brake Assist System (BAS)	294
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	294
Synchronizing ESP	296
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	297
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	298
Tire Markings	298
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	301
Tire Terminology and Definitions	302
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	303
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	307
Tire Pressure	307
Tire Inflation Pressures	308
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	309
Radial Ply Tires	310
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	310
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	311
Tire Spinning	312
Tread Wear Indicators	313
Life of Tire	313
Replacement Tires	314
SELF-SEALING TIRES — IF EQUIPPED	315
SNOW TIRES	315
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	315
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	316
Base System	319
Premium System – If Equipped	322
General Information	326
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	327
Reformulated Gasoline	328
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	328
E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	328
MMT In Gasoline	329
Materials Added to Fuel	330
Fuel System Cautions	330
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	331
ADDING FUEL	331
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	331
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	333
VEHICLE LOADING	334
Vehicle Certification Label	334
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	335
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	335
Overloading	335
Loading	336
TRAILER TOWING	336
Common Towing Definitions	336
Trailer Hitch Classification	339
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	340
Trailer and Tongue Weight	341
Towing Requirements	342
Towing Tips	347
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	349
Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	349
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	350
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	351
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	351
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	352
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	353
Preparations for Jacking	355
Jacking and Changing a Tire	355
Compact Spare Tire	360
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation — If Equipped	361
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	363
Preparations for Jump-Start	364
Jump-Starting Procedure	365
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	367
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	368
Without The Ignition Key	368
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	369
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	370
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	372
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L	374
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L	375
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L	376
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	377
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	377
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	378
REPLACEMENT PARTS	379
DEALER SERVICE	379
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	380
Engine Oil	381
Engine Oil Filter	384
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	385
Maintenance-Free Battery	385
Air Conditioner Maintenance	387
A/C Air Filter	388
Body Lubrication	390
Windshield Wiper Blades	391
Adding Washer Fluid	391
Exhaust System	392
Cooling System	394
Brake System	400
Automatic Transmission	402
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped	404
Rear Axle	404
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	405
FUSES	410
Integrated Power Module	410
Rear Power Distribution Center	413
VEHICLE STORAGE	418
REPLACEMENT BULBS	418
BULB REPLACEMENT	419
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, and Front Side Marker Lamp — Models with Halogen Headlamps	419
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)	422
Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, Tail/Turn Lamp, and Tail/Stop Lamp	423
License Lamp	426
FLUID CAPACITIES	427
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	429
Engine	429
Chassis	430
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	432
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	433
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	433
Required Maintenance Intervals	435
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	452
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	454
Prepare For The Appointment	454
Prepare A List	454
Be Reasonable With Requests	454
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	454
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	455
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	455
In Mexico contact:	455
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	456
Service Contract	456
WARRANTY INFORMATION	457
MOPAR PARTS	457
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	457
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	457
In Canada	458
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	458
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	459
Treadwear	460
Traction Grades	460