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INDEX 449 Oil Change Interval ...371 Oil Filler Cap ...372 Oil Filter ...373 Oil Filter Disposal ...373 Oil Selection ...372,410 Oil Synthetic ...372 Overheating ...342 Starting ...257 Temperature Gauge ...179 Engine Oil Viscosity ...372 Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...66 Entry System, Illuminated ...21 Ethanol ...331 Event Data Recorder ...69 Exhaust Gas Caution ...81,334 Exhaust System ...81,379 Exterior Folding Mirrors ...90 Exterior Lighting ...140 Exterior Lights ...84 Filler Location Fuel ...334 Filters Air Cleaner ...373 Air Conditioning ...250 Engine Oil ...373,411 Engine Oil Disposal ...373 Flash-To-Pass ...144 Flashers Hazard Warning ...342 Turn Signal ...84,143,180 Flooded Engine Starting ...263 Fluid Capacities ...410 Fluid Leaks ...84 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ...390 Brake ...387 Cooling System ...382 Engine Oil ...371 Power Steering ...286 10

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
Key Fob	15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	18
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM	20
Rearming Of The System	20
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors	24
To Lock The Doors	26
To Open The Trunk	27
Using The Panic Alarm	27
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	29
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	32
Manual Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	34
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	36
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
Wind Buffeting	42
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	43
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	44
Trunk Emergency Release	44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	45
Lap/Shoulder Belts	48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	53
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	54
Energy Management Feature	55
Seat Belt Pretensioners	56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	57
Seat Belt Extender	57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	58
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	71
Child Restraints	72
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	81
SAFETY TIPS	82
Transporting Passengers	82
Exhaust Gas	83
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	84
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	86
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	87
MIRRORS	91
Automatic Dimming Mirror	91
Outside Mirrors	92
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	92
Power Mirrors	93
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	93
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	94
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	94
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	95
Operation	97
Phone Call Features	104
Uconnect™ Phone Features	107
Advanced Phone Connectivity	112
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	114
General Information	125
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	125
Voice Command System Operation	125
Commands	126
Voice Training	130
SEATS	130
Power Seats	130
Heated Seats	133
Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment	134
Manual Front Seatback Recline	134
Passenger Seat Easy Entry	135
Head Restraints	136
Folding Rear Seat	138
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	140
LIGHTS	142
Headlights And Parking Lights	142
Automatic Headlights	143
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	143
Headlight Time Delay	143
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	144
Lights-On Reminder	144
Fog Lights	144
Multifunction Lever	144
Turn Signals	145
Lane Change Assist	145
High/Low Beam Switch	146
Flash-To-Pass	146
Map/Reading Lights	146
Interior Lights	147
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	148
Intermittent Wiper System	148
Mist Feature	149
Windshield Washers	149
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	150
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	150
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	151
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	152
To Activate	153
To Set A Desired Speed	153
To Deactivate	154
To Resume Speed	154
To Vary The Speed Setting	154
To Accelerate For Passing	154
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	155
Courtesy/Reading Lights	156
Sunglasses Storage	156
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	156
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	157
Programming A Rolling Code	158
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	160
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	161
Using HomeLinkĥ	163
Security	163
Troubleshooting Tips	163
General Information	164
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	165
Opening Sunroof — Express Mode	166
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	166
Closing Sunroof — Express Mode	166
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	166
Pinch Protect Feature	166
Pinch Protect Override	167
Venting Sunroof — Express	167
Sunshade Operation	167
Wind Buffeting	167
Sunroof Maintenance	167
Ignition Off Operation	168
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	168
CUPHOLDERS	171
Front Cupholders	171
Rear Cupholders	172
CONSOLE FEATURES	172
Sliding Center Console Armrest	172
Console Storage	173
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	174
Rear Window Defroster	174
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	175
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	178
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	179
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	180
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	190
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	193
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	194
Trip Functions	195
Performance Features	198
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped	201
Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Equipped	202
Compass Display	202
System Warnings (Customer Information Features)	204
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	205
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	209
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	209
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	209
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	209
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	210
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	213
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	215
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	217
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	218
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	218
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	224
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	226
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	228
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	229
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	229
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	234
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	234
Using This Feature	236
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	236
Play Mode	236
List Or Browse Mode	238
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	240
HARMAN KARDONĥ Logic7ĥ HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED	241
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	242
Radio Operation	243
CD Player	243
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	244
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	244
CLIMATE CONTROLS	245
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	245
Automatic Operation	245
Blower Control	246
Manual Operation	246
Operating Tips	250
STARTING AND OPERATING	255
STARTING PROCEDURES	259
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	259
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	260
Keyless Enter-N-Go	261
Normal Starting	262
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	265
If Engine Fails To Start	265
After Starting	267
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	267
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	267
Six-Speed Manual Transmission	267
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	271
Key Ignition Park Interlock	273
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	273
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	273
Gear Ranges	274
AUTOSTICKĥ	280
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter	280
SPORT MODE	282
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	284
Acceleration	284
Traction	284
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	285
Flowing/Rising Water	285
POWER STEERING	287
Power Steering Fluid Check	288
PARKING BRAKE	289
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	290
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	290
BRAKE SYSTEM	292
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	292
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	295
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	295
Traction Control System (TCS)	296
Brake Assist System (BAS)	296
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	299
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	303
Synchronizing ESC	304
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	304
Tire Markings	304
Tire Terminology and Definitions	309
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	310
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	314
Tire Pressure	314
Tire Inflation Pressures	315
Radial Ply Tires	317
F1 Three-Season Tires — If Equipped	317
Tire Spinning	318
Tread Wear Indicators	318
Life Of Tire	319
Replacement Tires	320
TIRE CHAINS	321
SNOW TIRES	323
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	323
Tire Rotation – Four Season/RSA Tires	324
Tire Rotation – F1 Three Season Tires	324
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	325
Premium System	327
General Information	331
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	332
Reformulated Gasoline	333
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	333
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	333
MMT In Gasoline	334
Materials Added to Fuel	335
Fuel System Cautions	335
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	336
ADDING FUEL	336
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	336
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	338
VEHICLE LOADING	338
Vehicle Certification Label	339
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	339
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	339
Overloading	340
Loading	340
TRAILER TOWING	340
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	341
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped	341
Manual Transmission — If Equipped	342
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	343
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	344
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	344
TIREFIT KIT	345
TIREFIT Storage	346
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation	346
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	348
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT	350
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	355
Preparations For Jump-Start	356
Jump-Starting Procedure	357
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	359
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	361
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	362
Automatic Transmission	363
Manual Transmission	363
Without The Key Fob	364
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	365
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI)	368
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	369
Loose Fuel Filler Cap	369
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	370
REPLACEMENT PARTS	371
DEALER SERVICE	371
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	372
Engine Oil	373
Engine Oil Filter	375
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	375
Maintenance-Free Battery	376
Air Conditioner Maintenance	378
Body Lubrication	379
Windshield Wiper Blades	379
Adding Washer Fluid	380
Exhaust System	381
Cooling System	383
Brake System	389
Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) – If Equipped	391
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	391
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	392
Rear Axle	393
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	394
FUSES	399
Integrated Power Module	399
Rear Power Distribution Center	401
VEHICLE STORAGE	406
REPLACEMENT BULBS	406
BULB REPLACEMENT	407
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped	407
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped	407
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp	408
Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp	408
Center Tail/Backup Lamp	410
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	411
License Lamp	411
FLUID CAPACITIES	412
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	413
Engine	413
Chassis	414
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	415
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	416
Required Maintenance Intervals	418
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	435
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	437
Prepare For The Appointment	437
Prepare A List	437
Be Reasonable With Requests	437
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	437
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	438
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	438
In Mexico contact:	438
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	439
Service Contract	439
WARRANTY INFORMATION	440
MOPARĥ PARTS	440
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	440
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.	440
In Canada	441
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	441
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	442
Treadwear	443
Traction Grades	443

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Oil Change Interval

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371

Oil Filler Cap

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372

Oil Filter

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373

Oil Filter Disposal

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373

Oil Selection

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372,410

Oil Synthetic

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372

Overheating

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

342

Starting

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257

Temperature Gauge

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179

Engine Oil Viscosity

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372

Enhanced Accident Response Feature

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Entry System, Illuminated

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Ethanol

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331

Event Data Recorder

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Exhaust Gas Caution

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81,334

Exhaust System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81,379

Exterior Folding Mirrors

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Exterior Lighting

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140

Exterior Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filler Location Fuel

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334

Filters

Air Cleaner

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373

Air Conditioning

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

250

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

373,411

Engine Oil Disposal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

373

Flash-To-Pass

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144

Flashers

Hazard Warning

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

342

Turn Signal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84,143,180

Flooded Engine Starting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

263

Fluid Capacities

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

410

Fluid Leaks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fluid Level Checks

Automatic Transmission

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

390

Brake

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

387

Cooling System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

382

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

371

Power Steering

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

286

INDEX

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