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STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to-side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. 5

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	14
Locking Doors With A Key	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
To Arm The System	20
Rearming The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	23
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press	23
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	24
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	24
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	24
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock	25
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
General Information	26
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	31
Power Door Locks	32
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped	36
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED	37
Power Window Switches	37
Auto-Down	38
Window Lockout Switch	39
LIFTGATE	39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	50
Lap/ Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions With A Mini-Latch And Buckle	51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	55
Energy Management Feature	56
Seat Belt Pretensioners	56
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	61
Seat Belt Extender	63
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	66
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	70
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	77
Child Restraints	78
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	88
SAFETY TIPS	89
Transporting Passengers	89
Exhaust Gas	90
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	91
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	93
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	95
MIRRORS	99
Inside Day/Night Mirror	99
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	99
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	100
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	100
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	101
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	103
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	103
Operation	105
Phone Call Features	112
Uconnect™ Phone Features	115
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
Power Seats — If Equipped	139
Heated Seats — If Equipped	140
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	142
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	143
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	143
Driver's Seatback Recline	144
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	145
Head Restraints	146
Folding Rear Seat	149
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped	150
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	152
LIGHTS	154
Multifunction Lever	154
Headlights And Parking Lights	155
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	155
Lights-On Reminder	156
Fog Lights — If Equipped	156
Turn Signals	157
High/Low Beam Switch	157
Flash-To-Pass	157
Instrument Panel Dimmer	158
Map/Reading Lights	159
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	160
Windshield Wiper Operation	161
Intermittent Wiper System	162
Windshield Washers	162
Mist Feature	163
TILT STEERING COLUMN	164
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	164
To Activate	165
To Set A Desired Speed	166
To Deactivate	166
To Resume Speed	166
To Vary The Speed Setting	166
Manual Transmission	167
To Accelerate For Passing	167
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	168
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	169
Programming A Rolling Code	170
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	172
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	173
Using HomeLinkĥ	174
Security	175
Troubleshooting Tips	175
General Information	176
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	177
Opening Sunroof — Express	178
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	178
Closing Sunroof — Express	178
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	178
Pinch Protect Feature	178
Venting Sunroof — Express	179
Sunshade Operation	179
Wind Buffeting	179
Sunroof Maintenance	179
Ignition Off Operation	179
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	180
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	182
CUPHOLDERS	185
CONSOLE FEATURES	186
CARGO AREA FEATURES	187
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight	187
Cargo Cover	189
Removable Load Floor	191
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	191
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	192
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	192
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	192
Rear Window Defroster	193
CHILL ZONEĥ BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED	194
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	197
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	200
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	201
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	202
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	203
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	217
Oil Change Required — If Equipped	219
EVIC Functions	220
Compass/Temperature/Audio	220
Average Fuel Economy	221
Distance To Empty (DTE)	221
Elapsed Time	221
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	221
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	222
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	227
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	228
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	236
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	238
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	240
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	241
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	243
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	247
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	247
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	247
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	248
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	248
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	251
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	253
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	256
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	256
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	257
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	267
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	268
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	272
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	273
Using This Feature	274
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	274
Play Mode	274
List Or Browse Mode	276
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	278
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	279
Radio Operation	280
CD Player	280
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	281
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	281
CLIMATE CONTROLS	282
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	282
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	286
Operating Tips	292
STARTING AND OPERATING	297
STARTING PROCEDURES	301
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	301
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	301
Normal Starting	302
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	303
If Engine Fails To Start	303
After Starting	303
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	304
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	304
Five–Speed Manual Transmission	304
Recommended Shift Speeds	305
Downshifting	306
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	306
Key Ignition Park Interlock	308
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	308
Gear Ranges	309
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED	314
Operation	314
General Information	315
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	316
Acceleration	316
Traction	316
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	317
Flowing/Rising Water	317
Shallow Standing Water	317
POWER STEERING	319
Power Steering Fluid Check	320
PARKING BRAKE	321
BRAKE SYSTEM	323
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	324
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	326
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	327
Brake Assist System (BAS)	327
Traction Control System (TCS)	328
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Only	328
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	330
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	332
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	333
Tire Markings	333
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	337
Tire Terminology And Definitions	338
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	339
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	343
Tire Pressure	343
Tire Inflation Pressures	344
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	345
Radial Ply Tires	346
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped	346
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	347
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	348
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	348
Tire Spinning	349
Tread Wear Indicators	350
Life Of Tire	350
Replacement Tires	351
TIRE CHAINS	353
SNOW TIRES	353
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	353
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	355
Base System	357
Premium System – If Equipped	360
General Information	364
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	365
Reformulated Gasoline	365
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	366
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	366
MMT In Gasoline	367
Materials Added To Fuel	367
Fuel System Cautions	368
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	369
ADDING FUEL	369
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	369
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	371
VEHICLE LOADING	371
Vehicle Certification Label	372
TRAILER TOWING	374
Common Towing Definitions	374
Installing A Trailer Hitch	376
Trailer Hitch Classification	377
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	378
Trailer And Tongue Weight	379
Towing Requirements	380
Towing Tips	385
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	387
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	387
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	389
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	390
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	390
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING	391
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	392
Jack Location	393
Spare Tire Stowage	393
Preparations For Jacking	394
Jacking Instructions	394
Road Tire Installation	400
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	403
Preparations For Jump-Start	404
Jump-Starting Procedure	405
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	407
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	409
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	410
With Ignition Key	411
Without The Ignition Key	412
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	413
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L	415
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	416
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	417
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	417
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	418
REPLACEMENT PARTS	419
DEALER SERVICE	419
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	420
Engine Oil	421
Engine Oil Filter	424
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	424
Maintenance-Free Battery	425
Air Conditioner Maintenance	426
Body Lubrication	427
Windshield Wiper Blades	428
Adding Washer Fluid	428
Exhaust System	429
Cooling System	432
Brake System	437
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped	440
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	441
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	441
FUSES	447
Integrated Power Module	447
VEHICLE STORAGE	451
REPLACEMENT BULBS	451
BULB REPLACEMENT	452
Front Headlamps, Parking, and Turn Signal Lamps	452
Fog Lamps	452
Rear Tail, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps	453
License Lamps	455
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	456
FLUID CAPACITIES	457
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	458
Engine	458
Chassis	459
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	461
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	462
Required Maintenance Intervals	464
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	477
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	479
Prepare For The Appointment	479
Prepare A List	479
Be Reasonable With Requests	479
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	479
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	480
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	480
In Mexico contact:	480
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	481
Service Contract	481
WARRANTY INFORMATION	482
MOPARĥ PARTS	482
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	482
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	482
In Canada	483
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	483
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	485
Treadwear	485
Traction Grades	485