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STARTING AND OPERATING 361 TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in Starting and Operating" for further information. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temTo maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- ready for operationЉ condition. hicles used for trailer towing. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist of the trailer must be supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not 5 WARNING! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision.

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	6
INTRODUCTION	7
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	12
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	15
Ignition Key Removal	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
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 — If Equipped	26
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Battery Replacement	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	33
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
WINDOWS	37
Power Windows	37
Wind Buffeting	41
LIFTGATE	41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
Lap/Shoulder Belts	46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	50
Seat Belt Pretensioner	51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	51
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	53
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	54
Energy Management Feature	58
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	58
Seat Belt Lock Out	60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	60
Seat Belt Extender	60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	61
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	67
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	78
Child Restraints	79
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	89
SAFETY TIPS	90
Transporting Passengers	90
Exhaust Gas	91
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	92
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	94
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	96
MIRRORS	100
Inside Day/Night Mirror	100
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	101
Outside Mirrors	102
Power Mirrors	102
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	103
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature	103
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	103
Operation	105
Phone Call Features	113
Uconnect™ Phone Features	116
Advanced Phone Connectivity	120
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	122
General Information	133
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	133
Voice Command System Operation	133
Commands	134
Voice Training	138
SEATS	138
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped	139
Heated Seats — If Equipped	140
Front Manual Seat Adjustment	142
Front Seat — Manual Recline	143
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	143
Head Restraints	144
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	152
LIGHTS	154
Multifunction Lever	154
Headlights and Parking Lights	154
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	155
Lights-On Reminder	155
High/Low Beam Switch	155
Flash-to-Pass	155
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	155
Turn Signals	156
Instrument Panel Dimmer	157
Interior Lights	158
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	159
Windshield Wiper Operation	159
Intermittent Wiper System	161
Windshield Washers	161
Mist Feature	162
TILT STEERING COLUMN	162
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	163
To Activate	164
To Set A Desired Speed	165
To Deactivate	165
To Resume Speed	165
To Vary The Speed Setting	165
To Accelerate For Passing	166
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	166
System Usage Precautions	166
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	169
ParkSenseĥ Operation	169
Service ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist	171
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	172
Programming HomeLinkĥ	173
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	176
Using HomeLinkĥ	176
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	176
Security	177
Troubleshooting Tips	177
General Information	177
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	178
Opening Sunroof — Express	179
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	179
Closing Sunroof — Express	180
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	180
Pinch Protect Feature	180
Pinch Protect Override	180
Venting Sunroof — Express	180
Sunshade Operation	181
Wind Buffeting	181
Sunroof Maintenance	181
Ignition Off Operation	181
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET	182
CUPHOLDERS	185
STORAGE	186
Glove Box Storage Compartment	186
Front Storage Compartment	186
Console Storage Compartment	187
CARGO AREA FEATURES	188
Cargo Light	188
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	188
Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped	190
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	191
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	191
Rear Window Defroster	192
ROOF TRIM APPLIQUE — NON FUNCTIONAL	193
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	196
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	199
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	200
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	201
COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	215
Control Buttons	215
Trip Conditions	216
Compass/Temperature Display	217
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	219
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	220
Oil Change Required	222
Trip Functions	222
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped	224
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	227
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	230
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	230
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	239
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	241
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	243
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	243
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	245
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	249
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	249
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	249
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	250
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	250
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	253
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	255
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	258
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	258
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	259
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	264
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	266
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	269
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	269
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	270
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	274
Radio Operation	275
CD Player	275
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	276
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	276
CLIMATE CONTROLS	276
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	277
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	281
Operating Tips	286
STARTING AND OPERATING	290
STARTING PROCEDURES	294
Normal Starting	294
Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)	294
If Engine Fails To Start	295
After Starting	296
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	296
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	297
Key Ignition Park Interlock	298
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	298
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.7L Engine	298
Gear Ranges	299
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – 4.0L Engine	303
Gear Ranges	303
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED	307
Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case	307
Shifting Procedure – Electronically Shifted Transfer Case	309
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	310
POWER STEERING	310
Power Steering Fluid Check	311
PARKING BRAKE	312
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	314
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	316
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	317
Traction Control System (TCS)	317
Brake Assist System (BAS)	318
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	319
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	319
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	322
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	323
Tire Markings	323
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	326
Tire Terminology And Definitions	327
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	328
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	332
Tire Pressure	332
Tire Inflation Pressures	333
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	335
Radial Ply Tires	335
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped	335
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	336
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	337
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	337
Tire Spinning	338
Tread Wear Indicators	339
Life Of Tire	339
Replacement Tires	340
TIRE CHAINS	341
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	343
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	344
Base System	346
Premium System – If Equipped	349
General Information	354
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	354
Reformulated Gasoline	355
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	355
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	356
MMT In Gasoline	357
Materials Added To Fuel	357
Fuel System Cautions	357
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	358
ADDING FUEL	359
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	359
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	361
VEHICLE LOADING	361
Certification Label	361
TRAILER TOWING	364
Common Towing Definitions	364
Trailer Hitch Classification	369
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	370
Trailer And Tongue Weight	372
Towing Requirements	373
Towing Tips	378
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	380
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	380
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models	380
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models	381
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	382
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	383
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	383
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	384
Jack Location	385
Spare Tire Stowage	385
Spare Tire Removal	386
Preparations For Jacking	386
Jacking Instructions	387
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	391
Preparations For Jump-Start	391
Jump-Starting Procedure	393
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	395
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	396
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	397
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob	399
Two-Wheel Drive Models	399
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles	400
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	402
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L	404
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L	405
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	406
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	406
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	407
REPLACEMENT PARTS	408
DEALER SERVICE	408
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	409
Engine Oil	410
Engine Oil Filter	413
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	413
Maintenance-Free Battery	414
Air Conditioner Maintenance	415
Body Lubrication	416
Windshield Wiper Blades	417
Adding Washer Fluid	417
Exhaust System	418
Cooling System	420
Brake System	425
Automatic Transmission	427
Transfer Case	429
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	430
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	430
FUSES	435
Totally Integrated Power Module	435
REPLACEMENT BULBS	441
BULB REPLACEMENT	441
Headlamp	441
Left Front Turn Signal	442
Right Front Turn Signal	443
Front Side Marker	443
Front Fog Lamp (Front Fascia Mounted)	443
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp	444
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	445
FLUID CAPACITIES	446
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	447
Engine	447
Chassis	448
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	450
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	451
Required Maintenance Intervals	453
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	466
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	468
Prepare For The Appointment	468
Prepare A List	468
Be Reasonable With Requests	468
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	468
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	469
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	469
In Mexico contact:	469
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	470
Service Contract	470
WARRANTY INFORMATION	471
MOPARĥ PARTS	471
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	471
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	471
In Canada	472
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	472
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	474
Treadwear	474
Traction Grades	474