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634 INDEX Seat Belt Reminder ...68 Seat Belts ...52,101 Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...61 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...61 And Pregnant Women ...69 Child Restraint ...85,87 Extender ...70 Front Seat ...55 Inspection ...101 Pretensioners ...64 Rear Seat ...55 Seats ...160 Adjustment ...166 Fold in Floor (Stow Јn Go) ...172 Heated ...163 Memory ...192 Power ...160 Reclining ...167 Stow Јn Go (Fold in Floor) ...172 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...17 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...563,590 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...15 Sentry Key Programming ...17 Sentry Key Replacement ...16 Service Assistance ...611 Service Contract ...613 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) ...291 Service Manuals ...615 Setting the Clock ...323,332 Settings, Personal ...315 Shift Lever Override ...537 Short Message Service (SMS) ...147 Shoulder Belts ...55 Side Airbag ...79 Signals, Turn ...103,203,286,587,588 Sliding Door ...41 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ...434

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	6
INTRODUCTION	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	12
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	15
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	15
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming Of The System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	23
Using The RKE Transmitter	23
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	32
How To Use Remote Start	32
DOOR LOCKS	35
Manual Door Locks	35
Power Door Locks — If Equipped	37
WINDOWS	39
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped	39
Power Windows	39
SLIDING SIDE DOOR	44
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped	45
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock	49
LIFTGATE	51
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	52
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	55
Lap/Shoulder Belts	58
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	65
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	65
Energy Management Feature	66
Seat Belt Pretensioners	67
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	67
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	71
Seat Belt Lock Out	72
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	72
Seat Belt Extender	73
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	73
Air Bag System Components	75
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	76
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	79
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	87
Child Restraints	88
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED	98
Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles	100
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	101
SAFETY TIPS	102
Transporting Passengers	102
Exhaust Gas	103
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	104
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	106
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	108
MIRRORS	115
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped	115
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	115
Outside Mirrors	116
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	117
Outside Mirror Folding Feature	117
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	117
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	118
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped	119
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	119
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	119
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	120
Rear Cross Path	126
Modes Of Operation	127
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	128
Operation	131
Phone Call Features	138
Uconnect™ Phone Features	141
Advanced Phone Connectivity	145
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	147
General Information	158
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	158
Voice Command System Operation	158
Commands	159
Voice Training	163
SEATS	163
Power Seats — If Equipped	163
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	165
Heated Seats — If Equipped	166
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster	169
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped	170
Head Restraints	170
Stow 'n Goĥ Seating — If Equipped	175
Quad Seats — If Equipped	181
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped	187
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped	189
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped	189
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped	191
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks	194
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	195
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory	195
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)	198
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	199
LIGHTS	201
Headlight Switch	201
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	202
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped	202
Headlight Delay — If Equipped	202
Lights-On Reminder	203
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	203
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped	203
Dimmer Controls	204
Multifunction Lever	206
Turn Signals	206
Lane Change Assist	207
High/Low Beam Switch	207
Flash-To-Pass	207
Battery Protection	207
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS	207
Intermittent Wiper System	208
Windshield Wiper Operation	209
Windshield Washers	209
Mist Feature	209
Rear Wiper And Washer	209
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	210
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	211
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	212
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	213
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	215
To Activate	216
To Set A Desired Speed	216
To Deactivate	216
To Resume Speed	217
To Vary The Speed Setting	217
To Accelerate For Passing	217
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	218
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	219
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	219
ParkSenseĥ Display	220
Enabling/Disabling ParkSenseĥ	223
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	224
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	224
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	224
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	227
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	229
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	230
OVERHEAD CONSOLES	230
Front Overhead Console	230
Courtesy/Interior Lighting	231
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)	231
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped	233
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped	233
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	234
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	236
Programming A Rolling Code	237
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	239
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	240
Using HomeLinkĥ	241
Security	242
Troubleshooting Tips	242
General Information	243
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	244
Opening Sunroof — Express	245
Opening The Sunroof — Manual Mode	245
Closing Sunroof — Express	245
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	245
Pinch Protect Feature	245
Pinch Protect Override	246
Venting Sunroof — Express	246
Sunshade Operation	246
Wind Buffeting	246
Sunroof Maintenance	247
Ignition Off Operation	247
Sunroof Fully Closed	247
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	247
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	252
CUPHOLDERS	253
Instrument Panel Cupholders	253
Super Console — If Equipped	254
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped	255
Interior Bottle Holders	255
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped	256
STORAGE	257
Glove Compartments	257
Door Trim Panel Storage	258
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped	259
Umbrella Holder	259
Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped	260
Storage Bin Safety Warning	261
Coat Hooks	263
Cargo Area Storage	263
CONSOLE FEATURES	264
Basic Console	264
Premium Console — If Equipped	265
Super Console — If Equipped	269
CARGO AREA FEATURES	271
Rechargeable Flashlight	271
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	272
Rear Window Defroster	272
REAR LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	273
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	274
Deploying the Crossbars	275
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED	280
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	282
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	286
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	287
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM	288
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	289
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	303
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	305
EVIC White Telltale Lights	308
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	309
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	309
Oil Change Required	312
Fuel Economy	313
Vehicle Speed	314
Trip Info	314
Tire PSI	315
Units	315
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	315
Messages #	316
Compass / Temperature Display	316
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	318
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	325
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	325
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	325
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	325
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	326
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	329
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	331
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	333
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	334
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	334
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	340
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	342
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	344
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	344
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	345
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	349
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	349
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	350
Using This Feature	351
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	351
Play Mode	352
List Or Browse Mode	353
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	355
UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	356
Getting Started	356
Play Video Games	357
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1	360
Dual Video Screen	362
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio	362
Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player (If Equipped)	365
Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing	368
Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped)	370
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System	371
Remote Control	371
Remote Control Storage	374
Locking The Remote Control	374
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	375
Headphones Operation	375
Controls	376
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	377
Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	377
System Information	379
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	393
Radio Operation	394
CD Player	394
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	395
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	395
CLIMATE CONTROLS	396
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If Equipped	396
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped	401
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	403
Summer Operation	414
Winter Operation	414
Vacation/Storage	415
Window Fogging	415
Outside Air Intake	415
Operating Tips	416
A/C Air Filter	416
STARTING AND OPERATING	418
STARTING PROCEDURES	422
Automatic Transmission	422
Normal Starting	422
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or –29°C)	423
If The Engine Fails To Start	423
After Starting	425
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	425
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	425
Key Ignition Park Interlock	427
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	427
Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode	428
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission	429
Gear Ranges	430
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	437
Acceleration	437
Traction	438
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	438
Flowing/Rising Water	438
Shallow Standing Water	439
POWER STEERING	440
Power Steering Fluid Check	441
PARKING BRAKE	442
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)	444
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light	446
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	446
Traction Control System (TCS)	446
Brake Assist System (BAS)	447
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	448
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	452
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	455
Tire Markings	455
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	458
Tire Terminology And Definitions	459
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	460
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	464
Tire Pressure	464
Tire Inflation Pressures	465
Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation	466
Radial-Ply Tires	467
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	467
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	468
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	469
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	469
Tire Spinning	470
Tread Wear Indicators	471
Life Of Tire	471
Replacement Tires	472
TIRE CHAINS	473
SNOW TIRES	475
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	475
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	476
Base System	479
Premium System – If Equipped	481
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	485
Reformulated Gasoline	485
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	486
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	486
MMT In Gasoline	487
Materials Added To Fuel	487
Fuel System Cautions	488
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	489
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED	489
E-85 General Information	489
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	491
Fuel Requirements	491
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	492
Starting	492
Cruising Range	492
Replacement Parts	493
Maintenance	493
ADDING FUEL	493
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	493
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	495
VEHICLE LOADING	495
Vehicle Certification Label	495
TRAILER TOWING	498
Common Towing Definitions	498
Towing Tips	511
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	512
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	512
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	514
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	516
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	516
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	517
Jack Location	518
Spare Tire Removal	519
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut	519
Spare Tire Tools	521
Spare Tire Removal Instructions	523
Preparations For Jacking	525
Jacking Instructions	526
Securing The Spare Tire	531
Road Tire Installation	533
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE	535
Preparations For Jump-Start	536
Jump-Starting Procedure	537
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	539
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	540
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	542
Without The Ignition Key	544
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	546
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	548
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	549
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	549
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	550
REPLACEMENT PARTS	552
DEALER SERVICE	552
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	552
Engine Oil	553
Engine Oil Filter	555
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	556
Exhaust System	557
Maintenance-Free Battery	559
Air Conditioner Maintenance	560
Body Lubrication	563
Windshield Wiper Blades	563
Cooling System	565
Brakes	570
Automatic Transmission	572
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	574
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders	580
FUSES	581
Totally Integrated Power Module	581
VEHICLE STORAGE	588
REPLACEMENT BULBS	588
BULB REPLACEMENT	589
Headlamps	589
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps	590
Fog Lamps	590
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamps	591
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	591
License Lamp	592
FLUID CAPACITIES	592
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	593
Engine	593
Chassis	594
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	596
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	597
Required Maintenance Intervals	599
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	612
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	614
Prepare For The Appointment	614
Prepare A List	614
Be Reasonable With Requests	614
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	614
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	615
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	615
In Mexico contact:	615
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	616
Service Contract	616
WARRANTY INFORMATION	617
MOPARĥ PARTS	617
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	617
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	617
In Canada	618
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	618
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	620
Treadwear	620
Traction Grades	620

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Seat Belt Reminder

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Seat Belts

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52,101

Adjustable Shoulder Belt

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

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage

. . . . . .

And Pregnant Women

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

Child Restraint

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

85,87

Extender

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

Front Seat

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

Inspection

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

101

Pretensioners

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

Rear Seat

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

Seats

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

160

Adjustment

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

166

Fold in Floor (Stow

n Go)

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

172

Heated

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

163

Memory

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

192

Power

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

160

Reclining

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167

Stow

n Go (Fold in Floor)

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172

Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)

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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)

. . . . . . . . . .

563,590

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)

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

Sentry Key Programming

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

Sentry Key Replacement

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

Service Assistance

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

611

Service Contract

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

613

Service Engine Soon Light

(Malfunction Indicator)

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

291

Service Manuals

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

615

Setting the Clock

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

323,332

Settings, Personal

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

315

Shift Lever Override

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

537

Short Message Service (SMS)

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

147

Shoulder Belts

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

Side Airbag

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

Signals, Turn

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

103,203,286,587,588

Sliding Door

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Slippery Surfaces, Driving On

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434

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