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378 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all hicles used for trailer towing. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temIf you have any questions or concerns after reviewing porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and this section, please consult your dealer to for full details ready for operationЉ condition. on the towing capabilities of the vehicle. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your Common Towing Definitions fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight The following trailer towing related definitions will assist of the trailer must be supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. 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 exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further information.

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
Ignition Key Removal	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
Locking Doors With A Key	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
To Lock The Doors	26
To Unlatch The Trunk	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	30
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	36
POWER WINDOWS	37
Power Window Switches	37
Auto Window Down — If Equipped	38
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection— If Equipped	39
Window Lockout Switch	40
Wind Buffeting	40
TRUNK RELEASE	41
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	41
Trunk Internal Emergency Release	42
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	42
Lap/Shoulder Belts	46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	51
Rear Seat Belts	52
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	52
Energy Management Feature	53
Seat Belt Pretensioners	54
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	59
Seat Belt Extender	59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	60
Air Bag System Components	62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	62
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	73
Child Restraints	74
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	86
SAFETY TIPS	87
Transporting Passengers	87
Exhaust Gas	88
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	93
MIRRORS	97
Inside Day/Night Mirror	97
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	97
Power Mirrors	99
Adjusting Side View Mirrors	100
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	100
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	101
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	101
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	101
Operation	104
Phone Call Features	111
Uconnect™ Phone Features	114
Advanced Phone Connectivity	118
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	120
General Information	131
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	131
Voice Command System Operation	131
Commands	132
Voice Training	136
SEATS	136
Power Seats — If Equipped	137
Heated Seats — If Equipped	139
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	141
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped	142
Reclining Seats	142
Lumbar Support — If Equipped	143
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	144
Head Restraints	145
Folding Rear Seat	148
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest	149
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	150
LIGHTS	152
Multifunction Lever	152
Headlights And Parking Lights	152
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	153
Headlight Time Delay	153
Turn Signals	154
Lane Change Assist	154
High/Low Beam Switch	154
Flash-To-Pass	155
Fog Lights — If Equipped	155
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	156
Lights On Reminder	156
Instrument Panel Dimmer	156
Map/Reading/Interior Lights	157
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	158
Intermittent Wiper System	159
Windshield Washers	160
Mist Feature	161
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	161
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	162
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	163
To Activate	164
To Set A Desired Speed	164
To Deactivate	164
To Resume Speed	165
To Vary The Speed Setting	165
To Accelerate For Passing	165
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	166
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	167
Programming A Rolling Code	168
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	170
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	171
Using HomeLinkĥ	172
Security	173
Troubleshooting Tips	173
General Information	174
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	175
Opening Sunroof — Express	176
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	176
Closing Sunroof — Express	176
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	176
Pinch Protect Feature	176
Venting Sunroof — Express	177
Sunshade Operation	177
Wind Buffeting	177
Sunroof Maintenance	177
Ignition Off Operation	178
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	178
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED	182
CUPHOLDERS	182
Rear Seat Bottle Holder	183
STORAGE	184
Glovebox Storage Compartment	184
CONSOLE FEATURES	184
Storage	184
CARGO AREA FEATURES	186
Ski Pass-Through	188
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	188
Rear Window Defroster	188
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	191
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	195
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	196
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T	197
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	198
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	212
Control Buttons	212
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	215
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	217
EVIC Main Menu	217
Compass Display	218
Average Fuel Economy	221
Distance To Empty (DTE)	221
Tire PSI	222
Elapsed Time	222
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	222
System Status	223
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	223
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	226
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	226
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	234
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	236
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	239
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	239
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	241
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	245
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	245
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	246
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	246
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	246
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	249
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	251
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	254
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	255
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	255
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	261
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	263
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	265
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	266
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	267
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	271
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	272
Using This Feature	272
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	273
Play Mode	273
List Or Browse Mode	275
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	277
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	278
Right-Hand Switch Functions	279
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation	279
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation	279
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	280
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	280
CLIMATE CONTROLS	281
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	281
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	285
Operating Tips	291
STARTING AND OPERATING	295
STARTING PROCEDURES	300
Automatic Transmission	300
Normal Starting	300
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	301
If Engine Fails To Start	301
After Starting	303
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	303
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	304
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems	305
Key Ignition Park Interlock	305
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	305
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	306
Gear Ranges	306
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped	313
Gear Ranges	314
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED	321
Operation	321
General Information	322
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	323
Acceleration	323
Traction	323
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	324
Flowing/Rising Water	324
Shallow Standing Water	324
POWER STEERING	326
Power Steering Fluid Check	327
PARKING BRAKE	328
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	330
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	332
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	333
Traction Control System (TCS)	333
Brake Assist System (BAS)	333
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	334
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	337
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	338
Tire Markings	338
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	341
Tire Terminology And Definitions	342
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	343
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	347
Tire Pressure	347
Tire Inflation Pressures	348
Radial-Ply Tires	350
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	350
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	351
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	352
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	352
Tire Spinning	353
Tread Wear Indicators	354
Life Of Tire	354
Replacement Tires	355
TIRE CHAINS	356
SNOW TIRES	357
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	357
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	358
Base System	361
Premium System – If Equipped	363
General Information	366
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	367
Reformulated Gasoline	367
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	368
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	368
MMT In Gasoline	369
Materials Added To Fuel	369
Fuel System Cautions	370
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	371
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	371
E-85 General Information	371
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	372
Fuel Requirements	373
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	373
Starting	374
Cruising Range	374
Replacement Parts	374
Maintenance	375
ADDING FUEL	375
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	375
Loose Filler Cap Message	377
VEHICLE LOADING	378
Vehicle Certification Label	378
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	378
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	378
Overloading	379
Loading	379
TRAILER TOWING	380
Common Towing Definitions	380
Trailer Hitch Classification	382
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	383
Trailer And Tongue Weight	384
Towing Requirements	385
Towing Tips	389
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	390
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	390
Recreational Towing – All Models	391
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	393
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	394
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	394
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped	395
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	396
Jack Location	396
Spare Tire Stowage	396
Preparations For Jacking	397
Jacking Instructions	398
Road Tire Installation	404
JUMP-STARTING	407
Preparations For Jump-Start	408
Jump-Starting Procedure	410
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	411
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	413
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	414
Automatic Transmission	415
Without The Ignition Key	416
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	417
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	419
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	420
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	421
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	421
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	422
REPLACEMENT PARTS	423
DEALER SERVICE	423
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	424
Engine Oil	425
Engine Oil Filter	428
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	429
Maintenance-Free Battery	429
Air Conditioner Maintenance	431
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	432
Body Lubrication	433
Windshield Wiper Blades	434
Adding Washer Fluid	435
Exhaust System	435
Cooling System	438
Brake System	443
Automatic Transmission	445
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	448
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders	454
FUSES	455
Integrated Power Module	455
VEHICLE STORAGE	460
REPLACEMENT BULBS	460
BULB REPLACEMENT	461
Headlamp	461
Fog Lamps	463
Backup Lamps	463
License Plate Lamp	464
FLUID CAPACITIES	465
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	466
Engine	466
Chassis	467
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	469
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	470
Required Maintenance Intervals	472
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	483
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	485
Prepare For The Appointment	485
Prepare A List	485
Be Reasonable With Requests	485
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	485
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	486
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	486
In Mexico contact:	486
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	487
Service Contract	487
WARRANTY INFORMATION	488
MOPARĥ PARTS	488
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	488
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	488
In Canada	489
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	489
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	491
Treadwear	491
Traction Grades	491