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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the "Listening" prompt and the following beep, say "Send message to John Smith mobile", • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say "List". There are 18 preset messages. While the list of defined messages are being read, you can button and interrupt the system by pressing the saying the message you want to send. 3 • If multiple numbers are available for the contact select which number you would like to have the message sent, • Press "Send" or "Cancel".

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
Security System Manual Override	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	23
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	24
Using The Panic Alarm	25
Programming Additional Transmitters	25
Transmitter Battery Replacement	26
General Information	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	27
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	34
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	36
WINDOWS	40
Power Windows	40
Wind Buffeting	43
LIFTGATE	44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	45
Lap/Shoulder Belts	48
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	57
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	61
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	62
Seat Belt Extender	62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	65
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	69
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	77
Child Restraints	78
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	91
SAFETY TIPS	92
Transporting Passengers	92
Exhaust Gas	93
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	94
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	96
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	97
MIRRORS	103
Inside Day/Night Mirror	103
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	103
Outside Mirrors	104
Power Mirrors	105
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	106
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	107
Uconnect™ Phone (4.3)	107
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3	107
Operation	110
Phone Call Features	117
Uconnect™ Phone Features	121
Advanced Phone Connectivity	125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	126
General Information	129
Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)	130
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	130
Operation	133
Phone Call Features	144
Uconnect™ Phone Features	148
Advanced Phone Connectivity	153
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	153
General Information	163
VOICE COMMAND	164
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav	164
Uconnect™ Voice Commands	166
Voice Tree	168
SEATS	179
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped	179
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	181
Heated Seats — If Equipped	181
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	184
Recliner Adjustment	185
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	186
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped	186
Head Restraints	187
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models	192
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	202
LIGHTS	204
Headlight Switch	204
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	204
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	205
Headlight Time Delay	205
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped	206
Lights-On Reminder	206
Fog Lights — If Equipped	206
Multifunction Lever	207
Turn Signals	207
Lane Change Assist	208
High/Low Beam Switch	208
Flash-To-Pass	208
Interior Lights	208
Map/Reading Lights	210
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	210
Intermittent Wiper System	211
Windshield Wiper Operation	212
Windshield Washers	213
Mist Feature	214
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	214
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	214
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	215
To Activate	216
To Set A Desired Speed	217
To Deactivate	217
To Resume Speed	217
To Vary The Speed Setting	217
To Accelerate For Passing	218
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	218
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	219
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	219
ParkSenseĥ Display	220
Enabling And 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 Touch Screen Radio	229
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	229
Courtesy/Reading Lights	229
Sunglasses Storage	230
Interior Observation Mirror	231
Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped	231
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	232
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	233
Programming A Rolling Code	234
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	236
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	237
Using HomeLinkĥ	238
Security	239
Troubleshooting Tips	239
General Information	240
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	241
Opening Sunroof — Express	242
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	242
Closing Sunroof — Express	242
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	242
Pinch Protect Feature	242
Pinch Protect Override	243
Venting Sunroof — Express	243
Sunshade Operation	243
Wind Buffeting	243
Sunroof Maintenance	244
Ignition Off Operation	244
Sunroof Fully Closed	244
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	244
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	249
Power Inverter Operation	250
CUPHOLDERS	251
STORAGE	253
Glovebox Storage	253
Floor Console Storage	253
Center Console Storage	254
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped	256
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin	256
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers — If Equipped	257
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner	257
CARGO AREA FEATURES	259
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped	259
Cargo Management System	260
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	264
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	264
Rear Window Defroster	266
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	267
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	271
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	274
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	275
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	276
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	284
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	286
EVIC White Indicators	289
EVIC Amber Indicators	290
EVIC Red Indicators	290
Oil Change Due	293
Fuel Economy	294
Vehicle Speed	295
Trip Info	295
Tire PSI	296
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	296
Messages	297
Turn Menu OFF	297
Uconnect Touch™ SETTINGS	297
Hard-Keys	297
Soft-Keys	298
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings	298
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings	308
UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED	321
Getting Started	321
Single Video Screen	322
Play Video Games	323
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1	324
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System	325
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio	325
Remote Control	327
Remote Control Storage	329
Locking The Remote Control	330
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries	330
Headphones Operation	330
Replacing The Headphone Batteries	331
Controls	331
Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty	332
System Information	334
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	343
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	344
Right-Hand Switch Functions	344
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation	344
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation	345
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	345
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	346
CLIMATE CONTROLS	346
General Overview	346
Climate Control Functions	354
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	355
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	357
Rear Blower Control	360
Rear Temperature Control	360
Rear Mode Control	360
Operating Tips	361
STARTING AND OPERATING	365
STARTING PROCEDURES	370
Automatic Transmission	370
Keyless Enter-N-Go	371
Normal Starting	371
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)	372
If Engine Fails To Start	373
After Starting	373
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	374
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	374
Key Ignition Park Interlock	375
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	376
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission – 2.4L Engine	376
Gear Ranges	377
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine	384
Gear Ranges	385
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED	392
Operation	392
General Information	392
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED	393
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	394
Acceleration	394
Traction	394
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	395
Flowing/Rising Water	395
Shallow Standing Water	395
POWER STEERING	397
Power Steering Fluid Check	397
PARKING BRAKE	398
BRAKE SYSTEM	401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	402
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	402
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	402
Brake Assist System (BAS)	405
Traction Control System (TCS)	405
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	406
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	407
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	408
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	409
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	410
Tire Markings	410
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	414
Tire Terminology And Definitions	415
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	416
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	420
Tire Pressure	420
Tire Inflation Pressures	421
Radial-Ply Tires	423
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	424
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	424
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	425
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	425
Tire Spinning	426
Tread Wear Indicators	427
Life Of Tire	427
Replacement Tires	428
TIRE CHAINS	429
SNOW TIRES	431
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	432
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	433
Base System	435
Premium System – If Equipped	437
General Information	440
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	441
Reformulated Gasoline	441
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	442
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	442
MMT In Gasoline	443
Materials Added To Fuel	443
Fuel System Cautions	444
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	445
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	445
E-85 General Information	445
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	447
Fuel Requirements	447
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles	448
Starting	448
Cruising Range	448
Replacement Parts	449
Maintenance	449
ADDING FUEL	449
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	449
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	451
VEHICLE LOADING	451
Vehicle Certification Label	451
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	452
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)	452
Overloading	452
Loading	453
TRAILER TOWING	453
Common Towing Definitions	453
Trailer Hitch Classification	458
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	459
Trailer And Tongue Weight	460
Towing Requirements	461
Towing Tips	466
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	467
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	469
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	471
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	471
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	473
Jack Location	474
Spare Tire Location	474
Preparations For Jacking	474
Spare Tire Removal	475
Spare Tire Stowage	477
Jacking Instructions	477
Road Tire Installation	483
JUMP-STARTING	485
Preparations For Jump-Start	485
Jump-Starting Procedure	487
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	489
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	490
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped	491
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	492
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	493
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)	494
Without The Ignition Key	495
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	495
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	497
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	499
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	500
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	501
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	501
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	502
REPLACEMENT PARTS	503
DEALER SERVICE	503
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	504
Engine Oil	505
Engine Oil Filter	508
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	508
Maintenance-Free Battery	509
Air Conditioner Maintenance	511
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped	512
Body Lubrication	514
Wiper Blades	514
Adding Washer Fluid	517
Exhaust System	517
Cooling System	520
Brake System	525
Automatic Transmission	527
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only	530
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only	531
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	531
Cleaning The Cupholders	536
FUSES	537
Interior Fuses	537
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	539
REPLACEMENT BULBS	543
BULB REPLACEMENT	544
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp	544
Front Fog Lamp	545
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp	546
License Plate Lamp	548
FLUID CAPACITIES	550
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	551
Engine	551
Chassis	552
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	553
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	554
Required Maintenance Intervals	556
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	569
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	571
Prepare For The Appointment	571
Prepare A List	571
Be Reasonable With Requests	571
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	571
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	572
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	572
In Mexico contact:	572
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	573
Service Contract	573
WARRANTY INFORMATION	574
MOPARĥ PARTS	574
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	574
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	574
In Canada	575
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	575
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	577
Treadwear	577
Traction Grades	577