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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To provide additional space behind the second row seats, Pull out the retainer strap from the sewn-in pocket the seats can be folded forward. located on the base of the seat cushion. With the seat in its fold-flat position, pull upward on the easy-access release lever and lift the seat into the desired position. 3 Retainer Strap Fold-Flat Release Lever

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
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
Rearming Of The System	19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	22
Using the RKE Transmitter	22
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	31
How To Use Remote Start	31
DOOR LOCKS	34
Manual Door Locks	34
Power Door Locks — If Equipped	36
WINDOWS	39
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped	39
Power Windows	39
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	44
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped	45
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	49
LIFTGATE	51
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	52
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	55
Lap/Shoulder Belts	59
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	65
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	66
Energy Management Feature	67
Seat Belt Pretensioners	67
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	68
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	72
Seat Belt Lock Out	73
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	73
Seat Belt Extender	74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	74
Air Bag System Components	76
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	77
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	80
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	88
Child Restraints	89
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	99
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)	100
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	102
SAFETY TIPS	103
Transporting Passengers	103
Exhaust Gas	103
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	104
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	106
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	109
MIRRORS	115
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	115
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	116
Outside Mirrors	116
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	117
Outside Mirror Folding Feature	117
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	117
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	118
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	118
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	119
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	119
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	120
Rear Cross Path	126
Modes Of Operation	128
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	129
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	129
SEATS	129
Power Seats — If Equipped	130
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	132
Heated Seats — If Equipped	132
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster	135
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	136
Head Restraints	137
Stow 'n Goĥ Seating — If Equipped	141
Quad Seats — If Equipped	148
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped	154
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped	155
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped	155
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped	158
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks	161
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	161
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	162
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)	164
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	165
LIGHTS	167
Headlight Switch	167
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	167
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped	168
Headlight Delay — If Equipped	168
Lights-On Reminder	168
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	169
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	169
Dimmer Controls	169
Multifunction Lever	171
Turn Signals	172
Lane Change Assist	172
High/Low Beam Switch	172
Flash-To-Pass	172
Battery Protection	173
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	173
Intermittent Wiper System	174
Windshield Wiper Operation	174
Windshield Washers	174
Mist Feature	175
Rear Wiper And Washer	175
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	175
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	177
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	178
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	179
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	180
To Activate	181
To Set A Desired Speed	182
To Deactivate	182
To Resume Speed	182
To Vary The Speed Setting	182
To Accelerate For Passing	183
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	184
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	184
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	184
ParkSenseĥ Display	185
Enabling/Disabling ParkSenseĥ	189
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	189
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	190
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	190
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	193
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	194
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	195
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	195
Front Overhead Console	195
Courtesy/Interior Lighting	196
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)	196
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped	198
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped	198
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	199
Programming HomeLinkĥ	201
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	203
Using HomeLinkĥ	204
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	204
Security	204
Troubleshooting Tips	205
General Information	205
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	206
Opening Sunroof — Express	207
Opening The Sunroof — Manual Mode	207
Closing Sunroof — Express	207
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	207
Pinch Protect Feature	207
Pinch Protect Override	208
Venting Sunroof — Express	208
Sunshade Operation	208
Wind Buffeting	208
Sunroof Maintenance	208
Ignition Off Operation	209
Sunroof Fully Closed	209
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	209
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	214
CUPHOLDERS	215
Instrument Panel Cupholders	216
Super Console — If Equipped	216
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped	217
Interior Bottle Holders	218
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped	219
STORAGE	219
Glove Compartments	219
Door Trim Panel Storage	221
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped	221
Umbrella Holder	222
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped	222
Storage Bin Safety Warning	224
Coat Hooks	225
Cargo Area Storage	226
CONSOLE FEATURES	226
Basic Console	227
Premium Console — If Equipped	228
Super Console — If Equipped	231
CARGO AREA FEATURES	233
Rechargeable Flashlight	233
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	235
Rear Window Defroster	235
REAR LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	236
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	236
Deploying the Crossbars	237
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED	242
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	245
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	248
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	249
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	250
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	251
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED	264
CMTC Reset Buttons	265
Compass/Temperature Display	266
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	267
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	270
Fuel Economy	276
Vehicle Speed	277
Trip Info	278
Units	278
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	279
Compass / Temperature Display	279
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	281
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	287
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	287
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	287
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	288
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	288
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	291
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	293
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	296
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	296
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	297
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	302
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	304
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	307
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	307
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	308
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	312
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	312
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	313
Using This Feature	314
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	314
Play Mode	314
List Or Browse Mode	316
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	318
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	319
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	321
Radio Operation	321
CD Player	322
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	322
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	323
CLIMATE CONTROLS	323
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If Equipped	323
Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped	327
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped	332
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	335
Summer Operation	345
Winter Operation	345
Vacation/Storage	345
Window Fogging	346
Outside Air Intake	346
Operating Tips	346
A/C Air Filter— If Equipped	347
STARTING AND OPERATING	349
STARTING PROCEDURES	353
Automatic Transmission	353
Normal Starting	353
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or –29°C)	354
If The Engine Fails To Start	354
After Starting	355
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	355
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	356
Key Ignition Park Interlock	357
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	357
Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode	358
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	359
Gear Ranges	360
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	364
Acceleration	364
Traction	365
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	365
Flowing/Rising Water	365
Shallow Standing Water	366
POWER STEERING	367
Power Steering Fluid Check	368
PARKING BRAKE	369
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	371
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light	373
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	373
Traction Control System (TCS)	373
Brake Assist System (BAS)	374
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	375
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	379
Tire Markings	379
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	382
Tire Terminology And Definitions	383
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	384
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	388
Tire Pressure	388
Tire Inflation Pressures	389
Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation	390
Radial-Ply Tires	391
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	391
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	392
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	393
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	393
Tire Spinning	394
Tread Wear Indicators	395
Life Of Tire	395
Replacement Tires	396
TIRE CHAINS	397
SNOW TIRES	399
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	399
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	400
Base System	403
Premium System – If Equipped	405
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	410
Reformulated Gasoline	410
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	411
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	411
MMT In Gasoline	412
Materials Added To Fuel	412
Fuel System Cautions	413
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	414
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED	414
E-85 General Information	414
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	416
Fuel Requirements	416
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	417
Starting	417
Cruising Range	417
Replacement Parts	418
Maintenance	418
ADDING FUEL	418
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	418
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	420
VEHICLE LOADING	420
Vehicle Certification Label	420
TRAILER TOWING	423
Common Towing Definitions	424
Towing Tips	436
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	438
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	439
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	440
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	440
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	441
Jack Location	442
Spare Tire Removal	443
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut	443
Spare Tire Tools	446
Spare Tire Removal Instructions	447
Preparations For Jacking	449
Jacking Instructions	450
Wheel Nuts	455
Securing The Spare Tire	456
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	458
Preparations For Jump-Start	459
Jump-Starting Procedure	460
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	462
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	463
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	464
Without The Ignition Key	466
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	467
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	469
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	470
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	470
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	471
REPLACEMENT PARTS	473
DEALER SERVICE	473
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	473
Engine Oil	474
Engine Oil Filter	477
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	477
Exhaust System	478
Maintenance-Free Battery	480
Air Conditioner Maintenance	481
Body Lubrication	484
Windshield Wiper Blades	484
Cooling System	486
Brakes	491
Automatic Transmission	494
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	496
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders	501
FUSES	501
Totally Integrated Power Module	501
VEHICLE STORAGE	508
REPLACEMENT BULBS	509
BULB REPLACEMENT	509
Headlamps	509
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps	510
Fog Lamps	510
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamps	511
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	512
License Lamp	512
FLUID CAPACITIES	513
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	514
Engine	514
Chassis	515
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	517
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	518
Required Maintenance Intervals	520
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	531
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	533
Prepare For The Appointment	533
Prepare A List	533
Be Reasonable With Requests	533
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	533
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	534
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	534
In Mexico contact:	534
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	535
Service Contract	535
WARRANTY INFORMATION	536
MOPARĥ PARTS	536
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	536
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	536
In Canada	537
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	537
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	539
Treadwear	539
Traction Grades	539