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258 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- Shifting creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the warms up. This is normal. clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Damage to the transmission or clutch may occur if you do not fully press the clutch pedal and lift off of the accelerator pedal when shifting. The six-speed manual transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near third and fourth gear. This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from first to second or downshifting from sixth to fifth. The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear. Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear. If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end shifting from first to fourth or from sixth to third gear. Manual Shifter

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
Key Fob	15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
To Lock The Doors	26
Remote Open Window Feature	27
To Open The Trunk	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	33
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IF EQUIPPED	36
WINDOWS	41
Power Windows	41
Wind Buffeting	42
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	42
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	43
Trunk Emergency Release	44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	53
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	54
Energy Management Feature	55
Seat Belt Pretensioners	55
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	57
Seat Belt Extender	57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags	58
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	71
Child Restraints	72
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	81
SAFETY TIPS	82
Transporting Passengers	82
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	87
MIRRORS	91
Automatic Dimming Mirror	91
Outside Mirrors	92
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	92
Power Mirrors	93
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	93
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	94
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	94
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	95
Operation	97
Phone Call Features	104
Uconnect™ Phone Features	107
Advanced Phone Connectivity	112
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	114
General Information	125
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	125
Voice Command System Operation	125
Commands	126
Voice Training	130
SEATS	130
Power Seats	130
Heated Seats	133
Manual Front Seatback Recline	134
Passenger Seat Easy Entry	135
Head Restraints	135
Folding Rear Seat	138
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	139
LIGHTS	141
Headlights And Parking Lights	141
Automatic Headlights	141
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	142
Headlight Time Delay	142
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	143
Lights-On Reminder	143
Fog Lights	143
Multifunction Lever	144
Turn Signals	144
Lane Change Assist	144
High/Low Beam Switch	145
Flash-To-Pass	145
Map/Reading Lights	145
Interior Lights	146
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	147
Intermittent Wiper System	147
Mist Feature	148
Windshield Washers	148
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	149
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	149
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	150
To Activate	151
To Set A Desired Speed	151
To Deactivate	151
To Resume Speed	152
To Vary The Speed Setting	152
To Accelerate For Passing	152
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	153
Courtesy/Reading Lights	153
Sunglasses Storage	154
GARAGE DOOR OPENER	154
Programming HomeLinkĥ	155
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	158
Using HomeLinkĥ	158
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	158
Security	159
Troubleshooting Tips	159
General Information	159
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	160
Opening Sunroof — Express	161
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	161
Closing Sunroof — Express	162
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	162
Pinch Protect Feature	162
Pinch Protect Override	162
Venting Sunroof — Express	162
Sunshade Operation	163
Wind Buffeting	163
Sunroof Maintenance	163
Ignition Off Operation	163
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	163
CUPHOLDERS	167
Front Cupholders	167
Rear Cupholders	168
CONSOLE FEATURES	168
Sliding Center Console Armrest	168
Console Storage	169
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	170
Rear Window Defroster	170
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	171
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	174
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	175
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	176
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	186
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	188
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	190
Trip Functions	191
Performance Features	193
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped	196
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Equipped	197
Compass Display	197
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)	199
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	200
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	203
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	203
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	203
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	204
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	204
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	207
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	209
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	212
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	212
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	213
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	218
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	220
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	223
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	223
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	224
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	228
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	229
Using This Feature	229
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	230
Play Mode	230
List Or Browse Mode	232
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	234
KICKERĥ HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED	235
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	236
Radio Operation	237
CD Player	237
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	238
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	238
CLIMATE CONTROLS	239
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	239
Automatic Operation	239
Blower Control	240
Manual Operation	240
Operating Tips	244
STARTING AND OPERATING	247
STARTING PROCEDURES	251
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	251
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	252
Keyless Enter-N-Go	253
Normal Starting	254
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	256
If Engine Fails To Start	257
After Starting	258
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	258
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	259
Six-Speed Manual Transmission	259
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	263
General Information	264
Key Ignition Park Interlock	266
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	266
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	266
Gear Ranges	267
AUTOSTICKĥ	270
Operation	271
General Information	271
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	272
Acceleration	272
Traction	272
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	273
Flowing/Rising Water	274
POWER STEERING	276
Power Steering Fluid Check	277
PARKING BRAKE	278
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	278
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	279
BRAKE SYSTEM	281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	281
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	284
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	284
Traction Control System (TCS)	285
Brake Assist System (BAS)	285
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Only	286
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	287
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	291
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	292
Tire Markings	292
Tire Terminology and Definitions	297
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	298
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	302
Tire Pressure	302
Tire Inflation Pressures	303
Radial Ply Tires	305
F1 Three-Season Tires — If Equipped	305
Tire Spinning	306
Tread Wear Indicators	306
Life Of Tire	307
Replacement Tires	308
TIRE CHAINS	309
SNOW TIRES	311
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	311
Tire Rotation – Four Season/RSA Tires	312
Tire Rotation – F1 Three Season Tires	312
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	313
Premium System	315
General Information	319
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	320
Reformulated Gasoline	320
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	321
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	321
MMT In Gasoline	322
Materials Added to Fuel	322
Fuel System Cautions	323
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	324
ADDING FUEL	324
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	324
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	326
VEHICLE LOADING	327
Vehicle Certification Label	327
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	327
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	327
Overloading	328
Loading	329
TRAILER TOWING	329
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	329
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Automatic Transmission	329
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Manual Transmission	330
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	331
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	333
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	333
TIREFIT KIT	334
TIREFIT Storage	335
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation	335
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	337
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT	339
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	344
Preparations For Jump-Start	345
Jump-Starting Procedure	346
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	348
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	349
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped	350
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	350
Without The Key Fob	350
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) — Automatic Transmissions	351
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) — Manual Transmissions	352
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly	353
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	355
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L	358
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	359
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	359
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	360
REPLACEMENT PARTS	361
DEALER SERVICE	361
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	362
Engine Oil	363
Engine Oil Filter	365
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	365
Maintenance-Free Battery	366
Air Conditioner Maintenance	368
Body Lubrication	369
Windshield Wiper Blades	369
Adding Washer Fluid	370
Exhaust System	371
Cooling System	373
Brake System	379
Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) – If Equipped	381
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	381
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	382
Rear Axle	383
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	384
FUSES	389
Integrated Power Module	389
Rear Power Distribution Center	392
VEHICLE STORAGE	397
REPLACEMENT BULBS	397
BULB REPLACEMENT	398
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped	398
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped	398
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp	399
Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp	400
Center Tail/Backup Lamp	402
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	402
License Lamp	402
FLUID CAPACITIES	403
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	404
Engine	404
Chassis	405
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	407
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	408
Required Maintenance Intervals	410
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	427
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	429
Prepare For The Appointment	429
Prepare A List	429
Be Reasonable With Requests	429
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	429
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	430
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	430
In Mexico contact:	430
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	431
Service Contract	431
WARRANTY INFORMATION	432
MOPARĥ PARTS	432
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	432
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.	432
In Canada	433
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	433
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	435
Treadwear	435
Traction Grades	435