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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity M9 M10 Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats 15 Amp Blue Hands Free Module/Vanity Lamp/Universal Garage Door Opener Module 10 Amp Red Climate Control System 30 Amp Green Radio/Amplifier 20 Amp Yellow Main #2 Instrument Cluster/Wireless Control Module/ITM/Siren/ Multifunction Switch (Steering Column Module) 20 Amp Yellow Back Up Camera (Domestic Only) 20 Amp Yellow Power Seat Module(s)/Audio Telematics/Daytime Running Lights Relay/Instrument Cluster/Transfer Case Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 15 Amp Blue Center Stop Lamp 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown 1 and 2 Natural 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Lighting /Sw Steering Wheel/Sw Bank 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shutdown 3 10 Amp Red Horns (Low/High) - Right 10 Amp Red Horns (Low/High) - Left 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Motor/Diesel Lift Pump - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Driver's Door Switch 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch 15 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 15 Amp Blue J1962 Diag Connector 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module/Climate Control System Module/IR Sensor/Compass Module 15 Amp Blue Left Front & Rear Parklamps 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Instrument Panel or Center Console) M11 M12 M13 M14 M15 M16 M18 M19 M20 M21 M22 M23 M25 M26 M27 M28 M29 M30 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 135

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME	5
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	5
Vehicles Sold In Canada	6
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)	7
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE	8
DRIVER COCKPIT	8
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	10
Warning Lights	10
Indicators	11
Odometer Messages	11
GETTING STARTED	12
KEY FOB	12
Locking And Unlocking The Doors	12
Panic Alarm	12
Emergency Key	12
REMOTE START	13
THEFT ALARM	13
To Arm	13
To Disarm	13
SEAT BELT	14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS	14
CHILD RESTRAINTS	15
Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System	15
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts	17
FRONT SEATS	18
Power Seats	18
Power Lumbar	18
Memory Seat	19
Manual Seats	19
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS	20
Front Heated Seats	20
Front Ventilated Seats	20
Rear Heated Seats	21
HEATED STEERING WHEEL	21
TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE PEDALS	22
Tilt Steering Column	22
Adjustable Pedals	22
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE	23
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	23
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER	23
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist	23
Wipers	23
High Beams	24
HEADLIGHT SWITCH	24
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights	24
Instrument Panel Dimmer	24
Cargo Light	25
SPEED CONTROL	25
Cruise ON/OFF	25
Set	25
Accel/Decel	25
Resume	26
Cancel	26
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION	26
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS	28
Air Recirculation /Max A/C	28
Heated Mirrors	28
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)	28
Air Conditioning (A/C)	29
SYNC Temperature Button	29
Air Recirculation	29
Heated Mirrors	29
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST	29
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System	29
Enable/Disable ParkSense®	29
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA	30
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY	30
Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description	30
Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On)	30
Max Load Inflation (Indicator Light Off)	31
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW	31
POWER SUNROOF	31
Opening Sunroof	31
Closing Sunroof	31
Manual Open/Close	32
Venting Sunroof	32
Pinch Protection Feature	32
WIND BUFFETING	33
ELECTRONICS	34
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM	34
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)	36
Clock Setting	36
Equalizer, Balance And Fade	36
Radio Operation	36
CD/DISC Operation	37
Audio Jack Operation	37
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)	38
Clock Setting	38
Equalizer, Balance And Fade	38
Radio Operation	39
SIRIUS Satellite Radio	39
CD/DISC Operation	39
Audio Jack Operation	40
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)	40
Clock Setting	41
Menu	41
Equalizer, Balance And Fade	41
Display Settings	41
Radio Operation	42
CD/DVD Disc Operation	43
Audio Jack Operation	43
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation	44
Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio	46
Garmin® Navigation	46
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR)	49
Clock Setting	50
Menu	50
Equalizer, Balance And Fade	50
Display Settings	50
Radio Operation	51
CD/DVD Disc Operation	52
Audio Jack Operation	52
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation	53
Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio	55
NAVIGATION	55
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK	58
Info	58
SIRIUS Parental Controls	58
Search/Browse	59
Replay	60
SIRIUS Travel Link (Media Center 730N (RHR) & Media Center 430N (RHB) Only)	60
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	61
Right Switch	61
Left Switch	61
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL	62
Uconnect™ Phone	63
Phone Pairing	63
Phonebook	64
Making A Phone Call	64
Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)	64
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call	65
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle	65
Changing The Volume	65
Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND	65
Voice Command Operation	65
Voice Command for Text Messaging	67
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO	67
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™	68
System Operation	68
Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio	68
Operation Of The Remote	68
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks	69
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	69
Compass Calibration	69
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES	70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)	70
Key Fob Programmable Features	70
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)	71
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®	71
Programming A Rolling Code	72
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	72
Using HomeLink®	73
POWER INVERTER	73
POWER OUTLETS	74
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES	76
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	76
Four-Position Transfer Case	76
Five-Position Transfer Case	76
UTILITY	78
EASY-OFF TAILGATE	78
Removing the Tailgate	78
Locking Tailgate	78
RAMBOX®	79
RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins	79
RamBox® Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever	80
Bed Extender	80
Bed Rail Tie-Down System	81
TOWING & PAYLOAD	83
TOW/HAUL MODE	85
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE	86
GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-)	86
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	87
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	87
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models	87
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models	87
DIESEL	89
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	89
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES	89
Engine Block Heater	89
Water In Fuel Message	89
Cold Start Procedure	90
Engine Idling	90
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)	91
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)	92
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR	93
Draining Fuel/Water Separator	93
Fuel Filter Replacement	93
EXHAUST REGENERATION	94
Perform Service	94
Exhaust System — Regeneration Required Now	94
Exhaust Filter XX% Full	94
Exhaust System — Regeneration in Process	94
Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed	94
Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now	94
Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer	95
COOL–DOWN IDLE CHART	95
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	96
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS	96
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light	96
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light	96
- Engine Temperature Warning Light	97
- Brake Warning Light	98
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)	98
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light	98
- Charging System Light	98
- Oil Pressure Warning Light	98
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light	99
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light	99
- Air Bag Warning Light	99
- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light	99
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light	99
- Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message	99
Oil Change Indicator	99
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	100
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	101
Jack Location	101
Removing The Spare Tire	104
Preparations	104
Instructions	105
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers	109
Wheel Nuts	109
To Stow The Flat Or Spare	110
JUMP-STARTING	112
Preparations for Jump-Start	112
Jump-Starting Procedure	113
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS	114
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	115
Column Shifter	115
Center Console Shifter	115
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	115
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	117
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)	118
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	119
OPENING THE HOOD	119
ENGINE COMPARTMENT	120
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	124
Gasoline Versions	124
Diesel Versions	127
MAINTENANCE CHART	128
Gasoline Engine	129
Maintenance Record (Gasoline Engine)	131
Diesel Engine	132
Maintenance Record (Diesel Engine)	134
FUSES	135
Integrated Power Module (fuses)	135
TIRE PRESSURES	139
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE	140
EXTERIOR BULBS	140
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	141
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER	141
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER	141
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED	141
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING	142
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C.	142
In Canada	142
MOPAR ACCESSORIES	143
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®	143
FAQ (How To?)	147
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS	147
GETTING STARTED	147
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE	147
ELECTRONICS	147
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES	147
DIESEL	147
UTILITY	147
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	147

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Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

MiniFuse

Description

20AmpYellow RearHeatedSeats

M10

15AmpBlue

HandsFreeModule/Vanity

Lamp/UniversalGarageDoor

OpenerModule

M11

10AmpRed

ClimateControlSystem

M12

30AmpGreen Radio/Amplifier

M13

20AmpYellow Main#2Instrument

Cluster/WirelessControl

Module/ITM/Siren/

MultifunctionSwitch(Steering

ColumnModule)

M14

20AmpYellow BackUpCamera(Domestic

Only)

M15

20AmpYellow PowerSeatModule(s)/Audio

Telematics/DaytimeRunning

LightsRelay/Instrument

Cluster/TransferCaseModule

M16

10AmpRed

AirbagModule

M18

15AmpBlue

CenterStopLamp

M19

25Amp

Natural

AutomaticShutdown1and2

M20

15AmpBlue

InstrumentClusterInterior

Lighting/SwSteering

Wheel/SwBank

M21

20AmpYellow AutomaticShutdown3

M22

10AmpRed

Horns(Low/High)–Right

M23

10AmpRed

Horns(Low/High)–Left

M25

20AmpYellow FuelPumpMotor/DieselLift

Pump–IfEquipped

M26

10AmpRed

Driver'sDoorSwitch

M27

10AmpRed

IgnitionSwitch

M28

15AmpBlue

PowertrainControlModule

M29

10AmpRed

TirePressureMonitor

M30

15AmpBlue

J1962DiagConnector

M31

20AmpYellow Back-UpLamps

M32

10AmpRed

AirbagModule

M33

10AmpRed

PowertrainControlModule

M34

10AmpRed

ParkAssistModule/Climate

ControlSystemModule/IR

Sensor/CompassModule

M35

15AmpBlue

LeftFront&RearParklamps

M36

20AmpYellow PowerOutlet(Instrument

PanelorCenterConsole)

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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