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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • On seven passenger models, do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat with the second row seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. To Fold The Seat 1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of the seat. 3 Seatback Release 2. Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle pressure.

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
Security System Manual Override	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	24
Remote Open Window Feature	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	33
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	36
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
Wind Buffeting	43
LIFTGATE	43
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	44
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
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	62
Seat Belt Extender	62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	65
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	69
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	76
Child Restraints	77
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	90
SAFETY TIPS	91
Transporting Passengers	91
Exhaust Gas	92
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	93
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	95
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	97
MIRRORS	103
Inside Day/Night Mirror	103
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	104
Outside Mirrors	104
Power Mirrors	105
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Uconnect™ Phone	107
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3	107
Operation	110
Phone Call Features	116
Uconnect™ Phone Features	120
Advanced Phone Connectivity	125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	125
General Information	129
Uconnect™ Phone	129
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	129
Operation	132
Phone Call Features	143
Uconnect™ Phone Features	148
Advanced Phone Connectivity	152
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	153
General Information	161
VOICE COMMAND	161
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	161
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	163
Voice Tree	165
SEATS	169
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped	169
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	171
Heated Seats — If Equipped	171
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	174
Recliner Adjustment	175
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	176
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped	176
Head Restraints	177
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models	182
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	192
LIGHTS	194
Headlight Switch	194
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	194
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	195
Headlight Time Delay	195
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	196
Lights-On Reminder	196
Fog Lights — If Equipped	196
Multifunction Lever	197
Turn Signals	197
Lane Change Assist	198
High/Low Beam Switch	198
Flash-To-Pass	198
Interior Lights	198
Map/Reading Lights	200
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	200
Intermittent Wiper System	201
Windshield Wiper Operation	202
Windshield Washers	203
Mist Feature	203
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	204
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	204
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	205
To Activate	206
To Set A Desired Speed	207
To Deactivate	207
To Resume Speed	207
To Vary The Speed Setting	207
To Accelerate For Passing	208
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	208
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	209
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	209
ParkSenseĥ Display	210
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	213
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	214
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	214
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	214
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	217
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	219
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	220
Courtesy/Reading Lights	220
Sunglasses Storage	221
Interior Observation Mirror	221
Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped	222
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	222
Programming HomeLinkĥ	224
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	226
Using HomeLinkĥ	227
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	227
Security	227
Troubleshooting Tips	228
General Information	228
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	229
Opening Sunroof — Express	230
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	230
Closing Sunroof — Express	230
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	230
Pinch Protect Feature	230
Pinch Protect Override	231
Venting Sunroof — Express	231
Sunshade Operation	231
Wind Buffeting	231
Sunroof Maintenance	232
Ignition Off Operation	232
Sunroof Fully Closed	232
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	232
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	237
Power Inverter Operation	238
CUPHOLDERS	239
STORAGE	241
Glovebox Storage	241
Floor Console Storage	241
Center Console Storage	242
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped	244
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin	244
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers — If Equipped	245
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner	245
CARGO AREA FEATURES	247
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped	247
Cargo Management System	248
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	252
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	252
Rear Window Defroster	254
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	255
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	257
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	259
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	260
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	261
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	270
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	272
EVIC White Telltale Lights	274
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	274
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	275
Oil Change Required	277
Fuel Economy	278
Vehicle Speed	280
Trip Info	280
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	281
Uconnect TOUCH™ SETTINGS	281
Hard-Keys	282
Soft-Keys	282
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings	282
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings	295
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	309
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	310
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	310
Right-Hand Switch Functions	311
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation	311
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation	311
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	312
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	312
CLIMATE CONTROLS	313
General Overview	313
Climate Control Functions	320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	321
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	323
Rear Blower Control	325
Rear Temperature Control	326
Rear Mode Control	326
Operating Tips	327
STARTING AND OPERATING	331
STARTING PROCEDURES	336
Automatic Transmission	336
Keyless Enter-N-Go	337
Normal Starting	337
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	338
If Engine Fails To Start	339
After Starting	339
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	340
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	340
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	341
Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	342
Gear Ranges	342
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED	345
Operation	345
General Information	346
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	347
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	347
Acceleration	347
Traction	348
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	348
Flowing/Rising Water	348
Shallow Standing Water	349
POWER STEERING	350
Power Steering Fluid Check	351
PARKING BRAKE	352
BRAKE SYSTEM	354
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	355
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	356
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	356
Brake Assist System (BAS)	358
Traction Control System (TCS)	359
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	359
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	360
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	362
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	363
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	364
Tire Markings	364
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	367
Tire Terminology And Definitions	368
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	369
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	373
Tire Pressure	373
Tire Inflation Pressures	374
Radial-Ply Tires	376
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	376
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	377
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	378
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	378
Tire Spinning	379
Tread Wear Indicators	380
Life Of Tire	380
Replacement Tires	381
TIRE CHAINS	382
SNOW TIRES	384
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	384
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	385
Base System	388
Premium System – If Equipped	390
General Information	394
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	395
Reformulated Gasoline	395
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	396
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	396
MMT In Gasoline	397
Materials Added To Fuel	397
Fuel System Cautions	398
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	399
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	399
E-85 General Information	399
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	401
Fuel Requirements	401
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	402
Starting	402
Cruising Range	402
Replacement Parts	403
Maintenance	403
ADDING FUEL	403
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	403
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	405
VEHICLE LOADING	405
Vehicle Certification Label	405
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	406
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	406
Overloading	406
Loading	407
TRAILER TOWING	407
Common Towing Definitions	407
Trailer Hitch Classification	412
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	413
Trailer And Tongue Weight	414
Towing Requirements	415
Towing Tips	420
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	422
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	423
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	425
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	425
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	427
Jack Location	428
Spare Tire Location	428
Preparations For Jacking	428
Spare Tire Removal	429
Spare Tire Stowage	431
Jacking Instructions	431
Road Tire Installation	437
JUMP-STARTING	439
Preparations For Jump-Start	440
Jump-Starting Procedure	442
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	443
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	445
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped	446
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	446
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	447
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)	448
Without The Ignition Key	449
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	449
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	451
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	453
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	454
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	455
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	455
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	456
REPLACEMENT PARTS	457
DEALER SERVICE	457
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	458
Engine Oil	459
Engine Oil Filter	462
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	462
Maintenance-Free Battery	463
Air Conditioner Maintenance	465
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	466
Body Lubrication	468
Wiper Blades	468
Adding Washer Fluid	471
Exhaust System	471
Cooling System	474
Brake System	480
Automatic Transmission	482
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only	485
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only	485
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	486
Cleaning The Cupholders	491
FUSES	491
Interior Fuses	491
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	494
VEHICLE STORAGE	497
REPLACEMENT BULBS	497
BULB REPLACEMENT	499
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp	499
Front Fog Lamp	500
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp	501
License Plate Lamp	503
FLUID CAPACITIES	505
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	506
Engine	506
Chassis	507
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	509
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	510
Required Maintenance Intervals	512
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	523
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	525
Prepare For The Appointment	525
Prepare A List	525
Be Reasonable With Requests	525
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	525
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	526
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	526
In Mexico contact:	526
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	527
Service Contract	527
WARRANTY INFORMATION	528
MOPARĥ PARTS	528
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	528
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	528
In Canada	529
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	529
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	531
Treadwear	531
Traction Grades	531