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468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. been certified by the American Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for further informaPetroleum Institute (API). The tion. manufacturer only recommends NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change API Certified engine oils. intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) - 3.6L Engine SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures.

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
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)	14
Key Fob	15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	16
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors	23
To Lock The Doors	24
To Unlatch The Trunk	24
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	37
WINDOWS	41
Power Windows	41
Wind Buffeting	44
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	44
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	45
Trunk Emergency Release	45
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	46
Lap/Shoulder Belts	48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	54
Energy Management Feature	55
Seat Belt Pretensioners	56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	58
Seat Belt Extender	58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	59
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	67
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	74
Child Restraints	75
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	86
SAFETY TIPS	86
Transporting Passengers	86
Exhaust Gas	87
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	88
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	90
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	91
MIRRORS	98
Inside Day/Night Mirror	98
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	98
Outside Mirrors	99
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	100
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	100
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped	100
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	100
Power Mirrors	101
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	102
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	102
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	103
Rear Cross Path	108
Modes Of Operation	110
Uconnect™ Phone	111
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3	111
Operation	114
Phone Call Features	120
Uconnect™ Phone Features	124
Advanced Phone Connectivity	129
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	129
General Information	133
Uconnect™ Phone	133
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	133
Operation	136
Phone Call Features	147
Uconnect™ Phone Features	152
Advanced Phone Connectivity	156
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	157
General Information	165
VOICE COMMAND	165
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	165
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	167
Voice Tree	169
SEATS	173
Power Seats — If Equipped	173
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	175
Heated Seats — If Equipped	176
Manual Seats — If Equipped	178
Head Restraints	180
Folding Rear Seat	183
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	185
Programming The Memory Feature	186
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	187
Memory Position Recall	188
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	188
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	190
LIGHTS	191
Headlight Switch	191
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	192
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	192
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	192
Headlight Time Delay	193
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	194
Lights-On Reminder	194
Fog Lights — If Equipped	194
Multifunction Lever	195
Turn Signals	195
Lane Change Assist	196
High/Low Beam Switch	196
Flash-To-Pass	196
Front Map/Reading Lights	197
Ambient Light	198
Interior Lights	198
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	200
Intermittent Wiper System	201
Wiper Operation	201
Windshield Washers	201
Mist Feature	202
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	202
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	202
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	204
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	205
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	206
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	208
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	209
To Activate	210
To Set A Desired Speed	211
To Deactivate	211
To Resume Speed	211
To Vary The Speed Setting	211
To Accelerate For Passing	212
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	213
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	215
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	216
To Activate	217
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	218
To Cancel	219
To Turn Off	220
To Resume Speed	220
To Vary The Speed Setting	221
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	222
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	223
Display Warnings And Maintenance	225
Precautions While Driving With ACC	228
General Information	232
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	232
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	234
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	237
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	238
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	238
ParkSenseĥ Display	238
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	241
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	242
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	242
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	242
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	245
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	247
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	247
Front Map/Reading Lights	248
Sunglass Bin Door	248
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	249
Programming HomeLinkĥ	250
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	253
Using HomeLinkĥ	253
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	254
Security	254
Troubleshooting Tips	254
General Information	255
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	255
Opening Sunroof — Express	256
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	256
Closing Sunroof — Express	257
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	257
Pinch Protect Feature	257
Venting Sunroof — Express	257
Sunshade Operation	257
Wind Buffeting	258
Sunroof Maintenance	258
Ignition Off Operation	258
Sunroof Fully Closed	259
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	259
CUPHOLDERS	264
Front Seat Cupholders	264
Rear Seat Cupholders	266
STORAGE	267
Glovebox Storage	267
Console Features	267
Door Storage	269
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	269
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	271
Rear Window Defroster	271
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	272
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	273
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	275
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	276
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	277
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	287
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	289
EVIC White Telltale Lights	290
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	291
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	292
Oil Change Due	295
Fuel Economy	296
Vehicle Speed	297
Trip Info	297
Units	298
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	299
Messages #	299
Turn Menu OFF	300
Uconnect TOUCH™ SETTINGS	300
Hard-Keys	300
Soft-Keys	300
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings	300
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings	314
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	329
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	329
Radio Operation	330
CD Player	330
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	331
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	331
CLIMATE CONTROLS	332
General Overview	332
Climate Control Functions	338
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	340
Operating Tips	341
STARTING AND OPERATING	345
STARTING PROCEDURES	350
Automatic Transmission	350
Keyless Enter-N-Go	351
Normal Starting	351
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	352
If Engine Fails To Start	353
After Starting	353
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	354
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	354
General Information	355
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	357
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	357
Gear Ranges	358
AUTOSTICKĥ	361
Operation	361
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	362
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	363
Acceleration	363
Traction	364
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	364
Flowing/Rising Water	365
Shallow Standing Water	365
POWER STEERING	367
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	368
PARKING BRAKE	368
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	371
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	373
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	373
Traction Control System (TCS)	373
Brake Assist System (BAS)	374
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	374
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	377
Ready Alert Braking	378
Rain Brake Support	379
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	379
Synchronizing ESC	380
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	381
Tire Markings	381
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	384
Tire Terminology And Definitions	385
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	386
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	390
Tire Pressure	390
Tire Inflation Pressures	391
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	393
Radial Ply Tires	393
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped	394
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	394
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	395
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	395
Tire Spinning	396
Tread Wear Indicators	397
Life Of Tire	397
Replacement Tires	398
TIRE CHAINS	399
SNOW TIRES	400
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	401
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	402
Base System	405
Premium System – If Equipped	407
General Information	412
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	412
Reformulated Gasoline	413
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	413
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	414
MMT In Gasoline	415
Materials Added to Fuel	415
Fuel System Cautions	415
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	416
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	417
E-85 General Information	417
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	418
Fuel Requirements	418
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	419
Starting	419
Cruising Range	419
Replacement Parts	420
Maintenance	420
ADDING FUEL	420
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release	423
VEHICLE LOADING	423
Vehicle Certification Label	424
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	424
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	424
Overloading	425
Loading	425
TRAILER TOWING	426
Common Towing Definitions	426
Trailer Hitch Classification	429
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	430
Trailer And Tongue Weight	430
Towing Requirements	431
Towing Tips	436
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	438
Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	438
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	439
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	440
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	440
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	441
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	442
Preparations For Jacking	444
Jacking And Changing A Tire	445
Road Tire Installation	449
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	450
Preparations For Jump-Start	450
Jump-Starting Procedure	452
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	454
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	455
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped	456
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	457
Without The Ignition Key	459
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	461
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	463
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L	464
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	465
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	465
REPLACEMENT PARTS	467
DEALER SERVICE	467
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	468
Engine Oil	469
Engine Oil Filter	472
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	472
Maintenance-Free Battery	473
Air Conditioner Maintenance	475
A/C Air Filter	476
Body Lubrication	478
Windshield Wiper Blades	478
Adding Washer Fluid	479
Exhaust System	480
Cooling System	482
Brake System	488
Automatic Transmission	490
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped	492
Rear Axle	492
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	493
FUSES	498
Integrated Power Module	498
Rear Power Distribution Center	502
VEHICLE STORAGE	507
REPLACEMENT BULBS	507
BULB REPLACEMENT	508
Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, and Side Marker Lamp — Models with Halogen Headlamps	508
Front Low Beam Headlamp and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)	509
Backup Lamps	510
License Lamp	511
FLUID CAPACITIES	512
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	513
Engine	513
Chassis	514
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	515
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	516
Required Maintenance Intervals	518
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	533
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	535
Prepare For The Appointment	535
Prepare A List	535
Be Reasonable With Requests	535
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	535
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	536
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	536
In Mexico contact:	536
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	537
Service Contract	537
WARRANTY INFORMATION	538
MOPARĥ PARTS	538
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	538
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	538
In Canada	539
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	539
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	541
Treadwear	541
Traction Grades	541