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568 INDEX Trip Odometer ...287 Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ...40,41 Trunk Release Remote Control ...40 Trunk Release, Emergency ...41 Turn Signals ...204,287 UCI Connector ...344 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...547 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ...344 Universal Transmitter ...258 Unleaded Gasoline ...432 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ...49 Vanity Mirrors ...100 Vehicle Certification Label ...440 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...6 Vehicle Loading ...409,440,442 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...7 Vehicle Storage ...359,512 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...17 Viscosity, Engine Oil ...477 Warning Flasher, Hazard ...446 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ...287 Warnings and Cautions ...6 Warranty Information ...544 Washer Adding Fluid ...485 Washers, Windshield ...209,210,485 Washing Vehicle ...499 Water Driving Through ...384 Wheel and Wheel Trim ...500 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ...500 Wind Buffeting ...40,269 Window Fogging ...360

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
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock The Doors	23
To Lock The Doors	24
To Unlatch The Trunk	24
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
General Information	26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	27
DOOR LOCKS	30
Manual Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	33
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	34
WINDOWS	38
Power Windows	38
Wind Buffeting	42
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	42
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	43
Trunk Emergency Release	43
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	51
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	52
Energy Management Feature	53
Seat Belt Pretensioners	54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	54
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	56
Seat Belt Extender	56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	56
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	72
Child Restraints	73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	84
SAFETY TIPS	85
Transporting Passengers	85
Exhaust Gas	86
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	87
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	89
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	91
MIRRORS	98
Inside Day/Night Mirror	98
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	99
Outside Mirrors	99
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	100
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	100
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped	100
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped	101
Power Mirrors	101
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	102
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	102
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor	103
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	104
Rear Cross Path	109
Modes Of Operation	110
Uconnect™ Phone (4.3)	112
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3	112
Operation	114
Phone Call Features	121
Uconnect™ Phone Features	125
Advanced Phone Connectivity	129
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	130
General Information	133
Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)	134
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	134
Operation	137
Phone Call Features	148
Uconnect™ Phone Features	153
Advanced Phone Connectivity	157
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	158
General Information	167
VOICE COMMAND	168
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	168
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	170
Voice Tree	172
SEATS	183
Power Seats	183
Power Lumbar	185
Heated Seats	186
Ventilated Seats	189
Head Restraints	191
Folding Rear Seat	194
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	195
Programming The Memory Feature	196
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	197
Memory Position Recall	198
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)	198
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	200
LIGHTS	201
Headlight Switch	201
Automatic Headlights	202
Headlights On With Wipers	202
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	202
Headlight Time Delay	203
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	204
Lights-On Reminder	204
Fog Lights — If Equipped	204
Multifunction Lever	205
Turn Signals	206
Lane Change Assist	206
High/Low Beam Switch	206
Flash-To-Pass	206
Front Map/Reading Lights	207
Ambient Light	208
Interior Lights	208
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	211
Intermittent Wiper System	211
Wiper Operation	211
Windshield Washers	212
Mist Feature	212
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	213
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	213
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	214
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	215
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	216
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	218
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	220
To Activate	221
To Set A Desired Speed	221
To Deactivate	221
To Resume Speed	222
To Vary The Speed Setting	222
To Accelerate For Passing	222
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	223
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	226
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	226
To Activate	227
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	228
To Cancel	229
To Turn Off	230
To Resume Speed	230
To Vary The Speed Setting	231
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	232
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	235
Display Warnings And Maintenance	237
Precautions While Driving With ACC	239
General Information	243
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	243
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	245
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	247
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	248
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	248
ParkSenseĥ Display	248
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	252
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	252
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	253
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	253
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	256
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	258
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	258
Front Map/Reading Lights	258
Sunglass Bin Door	259
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	260
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	261
Programming A Rolling Code	262
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	264
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	265
Using HomeLinkĥ	266
Security	267
Troubleshooting Tips	267
General Information	268
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	269
Opening Sunroof — Express	270
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	270
Closing Sunroof — Express	270
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	270
Pinch Protect Feature	270
Venting Sunroof — Express	271
Sunshade Operation	271
Wind Buffeting	271
Sunroof Maintenance	271
Ignition Off Operation	271
Sunroof Fully Closed	272
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	272
CUPHOLDERS	277
Front Seat Cupholders	277
Rear Seat Cupholders	279
STORAGE	280
Glovebox Storage	280
Console Features	280
Door Storage	282
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	282
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	284
Rear Window Defroster	284
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	285
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	287
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	288
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	289
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	299
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	301
EVIC White Telltale Lights	303
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	304
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	304
Oil Change Due	307
Fuel Economy	308
Vehicle Speed	310
Trip Info	310
Units	311
SRT	312
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	314
Messages #	315
Turn Menu OFF	315
Uconnect Touch™ SETTINGS	315
Hard-Keys	315
Soft-Keys	315
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings	316
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings	329
SRT Performance Features	343
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	346
HARMAN KARDONĥ Logic7ĥ HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED	347
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	348
Radio Operation	349
CD Player	349
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	350
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	350
CLIMATE CONTROLS	351
General Overview	351
Climate Control Functions	358
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	359
Operating Tips	361
STARTING AND OPERATING	365
STARTING PROCEDURES	369
Automatic Transmission	369
Keyless Enter-N-Go	370
Normal Starting	370
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	372
If Engine Fails To Start	372
After Starting	373
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	373
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	374
Key Ignition Park Interlock	375
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	375
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	375
Gear Ranges	376
AUTOSTICKĥ	382
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter	382
SPORT MODE	384
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	385
Acceleration	385
Traction	386
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	386
Flowing/Rising Water	387
Shallow Standing Water	387
POWER STEERING	389
Power Steering Fluid Check	390
PARKING BRAKE	390
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	393
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	395
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	395
Traction Control System (TCS)	396
Brake Assist System (BAS)	396
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	397
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	401
Ready Alert Braking	402
Rain Brake Support	402
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	403
Synchronizing ESC	404
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	404
Tire Markings	404
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	408
Tire Terminology And Definitions	409
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	410
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	414
Tire Pressure	414
Tire Inflation Pressures	415
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	417
Radial Ply Tires	417
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	417
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	418
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	419
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	419
Tire Spinning	420
Tread Wear Indicators	420
Life Of Tire	421
Replacement Tires	422
TIRE CHAINS	423
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	424
Tire Rotation – Standard Tires	425
Tire Rotation – All Season Tires	426
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	426
Premium System	429
General Information	433
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	434
Reformulated Gasoline	434
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	435
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	435
MMT In Gasoline	436
Materials Added To Fuel	436
Fuel System Cautions	437
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	438
ADDING FUEL	439
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release	441
VEHICLE LOADING	442
Vehicle Certification Label	442
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	443
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	443
Overloading	444
Loading	444
TRAILER TOWING	445
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	445
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	447
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	448
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	448
TIREFIT KIT	449
TIREFIT Storage	450
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation	450
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	452
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT	454
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	460
Preparations For Jump-Start	460
Jump-Starting Procedure	462
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	464
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION	465
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	467
Without The Ignition Key	469
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	471
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI)	473
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	474
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	474
REPLACEMENT PARTS	476
DEALER SERVICE	476
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	477
Engine Oil	478
Engine Oil Filter	480
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	480
Maintenance-Free Battery	481
Air Conditioner Maintenance	483
A/C Air Filter	484
Body Lubrication	486
Windshield Wiper Blades	486
Adding Washer Fluid	487
Exhaust System	488
Cooling System	490
Brake System	496
Automatic Transmission	498
Rear Axle	500
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	500
FUSES	506
Integrated Power Module	506
Rear Power Distribution Center	509
VEHICLE STORAGE	514
REPLACEMENT BULBS	514
BULB REPLACEMENT	515
Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps	515
Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)	516
Backup Lamps	517
License Lamp	518
FLUID CAPACITIES	519
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	520
Engine	520
Chassis	521
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	523
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	524
Required Maintenance Intervals	526
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	541
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	543
Prepare For The Appointment	543
Prepare A List	543
Be Reasonable With Requests	543
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	543
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	544
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	544
In Mexico contact:	544
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	545
Service Contract	545
WARRANTY INFORMATION	546
MOPARĥ PARTS	546
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	546
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	546
In Canada	547
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	547
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	549
Treadwear	549
Traction Grades	549

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Trip Odometer

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287

Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)

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40,41

Trunk Release Remote Control

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

Trunk Release, Emergency

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

Turn Signals

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

204,287

UCI Connector

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

344

Uniform Tire Quality Grades

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

547

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 344

Universal Transmitter

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258

Unleaded Gasoline

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

432

Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt

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

Vanity Mirrors

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

100

Vehicle Certification Label

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

440

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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Vehicle Loading

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

409,440,442

Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

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

Vehicle Storage

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

359,512

Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)

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Viscosity, Engine Oil

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

477

Warning Flasher, Hazard

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

446

Warning Lights

(Instrument Cluster Description)

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

287

Warnings and Cautions

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Warranty Information

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

544

Washer

Adding Fluid

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

485

Washers, Windshield

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

209,210,485

Washing Vehicle

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

499

Water

Driving Through

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

384

Wheel and Wheel Trim

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

500

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care

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

500

Wind Buffeting

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

40,269

Window Fogging

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

360

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