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INDEX 445 Maintenance Procedures ...364 Maintenance Schedule ...410 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 188,362 Manual, Service ...431 Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ...408 Map/Reading Lights ...148 Methanol ...303 Mirrors ...85 Automatic Dimming ...86 Electric Powered ...87 Outside ...86 Rearview ...85 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ...297 Mopar Parts ...363,430 MTBE/ETBE ...303 Multi-Function Control Lever ...138 New Vehicle Break-In Period ...75 Occupant Restraints ...35,54,58 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...51,54,56 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...302 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...270 Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...270 Oil Change Indicator ...184 Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...184 Oil, Engine ...365,407 Capacity ...406 Change Interval ...365 Dipstick ...365 Disposal ...367 Filter ...367,407 Filter Disposal ...367 Identification Logo ...366 Materials Added to ...367 Recommendation ...366,406 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
Locking Doors With A Key	16
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED	16
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel	16
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock	16
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System	16
SENTRY KEYĥ — IF EQUIPPED	16
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
To Arm the System	20
To Disarm the System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	21
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors	22
To Lock The Doors	23
Using The Panic Alarm	24
General Information	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Battery Replacement	25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	26
How to Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	30
Child-Protection Door Lock	32
WINDOWS	34
Power Windows	34
Auto-Down — Driver's Side Only	35
Window Lockout Switch	35
Wind Buffeting	35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	36
Lap/Shoulder Belts	37
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	43
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions	44
Center Lap Belts	44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	45
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	45
Seat Belt Pretensioners	46
Energy Management Feature	46
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	47
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	48
Seat Belt Extender	48
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags	49
Advanced Front Airbag Features	51
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	55
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	62
Child Restraints	63
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	76
SAFETY TIPS	77
Transporting Passengers	77
Exhaust Gas	77
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	78
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	80
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	82
MIRRORS	86
Inside Day/Night Mirror	86
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	87
Outside Mirrors	87
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	88
Power Mirrors	88
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	89
Operation	91
Phone Call Features	100
Uconnect™ Phone Features	102
Advanced Phone Connectivity	107
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	109
General Information	120
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	120
Voice Command System Operation	120
Commands	121
Voice Training	125
SEATS	125
Power Driver Seat	126
Manual Seat Adjustment	129
Front Seat — Manual Recliner	130
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	131
Heated Seats — If Equipped	131
Head Restraints	133
Extended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat	134
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	134
LIGHTS	136
Headlights, Parking Lights And Panel Lights	136
Headlight Delay	137
Lights-on Reminder	137
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	137
Fog Lights — If Equipped	137
Interior Lights	138
Multifunction Lever	139
Battery Saver	141
Cargo Light — If Equipped	141
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	142
Windshield Wipers	142
Windshield Washers	143
TILT STEERING COLUMN	144
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	145
To Activate	146
To Set a Desired Speed	146
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
COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER	150
US/M Button	150
RESET Button	151
STEP Button	151
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)	152
Distance To Empty (DTE)	152
Trip Odometer (ODO)	152
Elapsed Time (ET)	153
C/T Button	153
Global Reset	154
Compass/Temperature Display	154
Automatic Compass Calibration	154
Manual Compass Calibration	154
To Put Into a Calibration Mode	155
Outside Temperature	156
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	156
Programming HomeLinkĥ	157
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	160
Using HomeLinkĥ	160
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	161
Security	161
Troubleshooting Tips	161
General Information	162
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	162
CUPHOLDERS	164
REAR CRATE 'N GOĥ STORAGE — IF EQUIPPED	165
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers	167
CONSOLE FEATURES — IF EQUIPPED	167
Floor Console Features	167
CARGO AREA FEATURES	169
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails — If Equipped	169
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	170
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped	170
Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped	171
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS	172
Camper Applications	172
General Information	172
Carbon Monoxide Warning-Vehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide-In Campers	172
TAILGATE	172
Tailgate Removal	172
Two–Position Tailgate/Upper Load Platform	173
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	176
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	178
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	179
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	180
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	193
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	193
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	202
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	204
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	206
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	206
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	209
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	213
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	213
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	216
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	219
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	221
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	222
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	222
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	228
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	230
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	233
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	233
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	234
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	238
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	238
Radio Operation	239
CD Player	239
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	239
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	240
CLIMATE CONTROLS	240
Air Conditioning and Heater	241
Operating Tips	244
Operation Tips Chart	246
STARTING AND OPERATING	248
STARTING PROCEDURES	252
Automatic Transmission	252
Normal Starting	252
Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)	253
If Engine Fails To Start	253
After Starting	254
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	254
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	255
Key Ignition Park Interlock	256
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	256
Automatic Transmission	256
Gear Ranges	256
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED	261
NV233/243 GII Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions	261
Shifting Procedure – NV233/243 Transfer Case	265
LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED	267
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	268
Acceleration	268
Traction	269
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	269
Flowing/Rising Water	269
Shallow Standing Water	270
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	271
After Driving Off-Road	272
POWER STEERING	273
Power Steering Fluid Check	274
PARKING BRAKE	275
BRAKE SYSTEM	277
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	277
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	279
Tire Markings	279
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	282
Tire Terminology and Definitions	283
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	284
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	288
Tire Pressure	288
Tire Inflation Pressures	289
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	290
Radial Ply Tires	291
Tire Spinning	291
Tread Wear Indicators	292
Life of Tire	293
Replacement Tires	293
TIRE CHAINS	295
SNOW TIRES	296
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	297
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	298
Base System	301
General Information	303
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	303
Reformulated Gasoline	304
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	304
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	305
MMT In Gasoline	305
Materials Added To Fuel	306
Fuel System Cautions	306
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	307
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	308
E85 General Information	308
Ethanol Fuel (E85)	309
Fuel Requirements	309
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) and Gasoline Vehicles	310
Starting	311
Cruising Range	311
Replacement Parts	311
Maintenance	311
ADDING FUEL	312
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	312
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	313
VEHICLE LOADING	314
Certification Label	314
Curb Weight	315
Loading	315
TRAILER TOWING	316
Common Towing Definitions	317
Trailer Hitch Classification	321
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	322
Trailer and Tongue Weight	322
Towing Requirements	323
Towing Tips	328
SNOWPLOW	329
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	330
Two-Wheel Drive Models	330
Four-Wheel Drive Models	330
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	336
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	337
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	338
Jack Location	338
Removing The Spare Tire	340
Tire Changing Procedure	342
Preparations	342
Instructions	344
To Stow the Flat or Spare	348
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	349
Preparations for Jump-Start	350
Jump-Starting Procedure	351
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	353
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	354
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	355
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles	355
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles	356
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	358
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L	360
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L	361
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	362
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	362
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	363
REPLACEMENT PARTS	364
DEALER SERVICE	364
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	365
Engine Oil	366
Engine Oil Filter	368
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	368
Maintenance-Free Battery	369
Air Conditioner Maintenance	371
Body Lubrication	372
Windshield Wiper Blades	372
Adding Washer Fluid	373
Exhaust System	373
Cooling System	376
Brake System	381
Automatic Transmission	383
Transfer Case	386
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	387
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	387
FUSES	392
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	393
VEHICLE STORAGE	397
REPLACEMENT BULBS	397
BULB REPLACEMENT	398
Headlamp (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps	398
Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps, And Turn Signal Bulbs	400
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp And Cargo Lamp	402
License Lamps	405
Fog Lamps	406
FLUID CAPACITIES	407
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	408
Engine	408
Chassis	409
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	410
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	411
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	411
Required Maintenance Intervals	413
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	426
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	428
Prepare For The Appointment	428
Prepare A List	428
Be Reasonable With Requests	428
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	428
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	429
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	429
In Mexico contact:	429
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	430
Service Contract	430
WARRANTY INFORMATION	431
MOPARĥ PARTS	431
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	431
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	431
In Canada	432
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	432
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	434
Treadwear	434
Traction Grades	434

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Maintenance Procedures

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

364

Maintenance Schedule

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

410

Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)

. . 188,362

Manual, Service

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

431

Manual Transmission

Lubricant Selection

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

408

Map/Reading Lights

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

148

Methanol

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

303

Mirrors

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

Automatic Dimming

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

Electric Powered

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

Outside

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

Rearview

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

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle

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

Monitor, Tire Pressure System

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

297

Mopar Parts

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

363,430

MTBE/ETBE

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

303

Multi-Function Control Lever

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

138

New Vehicle Break-In Period

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

Occupant Restraints

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

35,54,58

Occupant Restraints (Sedan)

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

51,54,56

Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)

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

302

Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)

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

270

Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)

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

270

Oil Change Indicator

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

184

Oil Change Indicator, Reset

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

184

Oil, Engine

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

365,407

Capacity

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

406

Change Interval

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

365

Dipstick

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

365

Disposal

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

367

Filter

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

367,407

Filter Disposal

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

367

Identification Logo

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

366

Materials Added to

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

367

Recommendation

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

366,406

INDEX

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