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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go™" in "Things To Know Trunk Emergency Release Before Starting Your Vehicle" for more information on As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature. event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-thedark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism. WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. Trunk Emergency Release

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
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped	14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped	15
Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped	17
Key Fob — If Equipped	18
Ignition Or Accessory On Message	19
SENTRY KEYĥ	21
Replacement Keys	22
Customer Key Programming	22
General Information	22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	23
Rearming Of The System	23
To Arm The System	23
To Disarm The System	24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	26
To Unlock The Doors	27
To Lock The Doors	28
To Unlatch The Trunk	28
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	29
Transmitter Battery Replacement	29
General Information	30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	30
How To Use Remote Start	31
DOOR LOCKS	34
Manual Door Locks	34
Power Door Locks	35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	37
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™	38
WINDOWS	43
Power Windows	43
Wind Buffeting	47
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE	47
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING	48
Trunk Emergency Release	48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	49
Lap/Shoulder Belts	52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	57
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	58
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	58
Energy Management Feature	59
Seat Belt Pretensioner	60
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	61
Seat Belt Extender	61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	62
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	67
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	84
Child Restraints	85
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	95
SAFETY TIPS	96
Transporting Passengers	96
Exhaust Gas	96
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	97
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	99
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	101
MIRRORS	107
Inside Day/Night Mirror	107
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	107
Outside Mirrors	108
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped	109
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped	109
Power Mirrors	110
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	110
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	111
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	112
Rear Cross Path	117
Modes Of Operation	118
Uconnectĥ Phone (Uconnectĥ 200)	119
Operation	121
Phone Call Features	128
Uconnectĥ Phone Features	131
Advanced Phone Connectivity	136
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnectĥ Phone	138
General Information	147
Uconnectĥ Phone (8.4/8.4N)	147
Uconnectĥ 8.4/8.4 Nav	147
Operation	150
Phone Call Features	162
Uconnectĥ Phone Features	166
Advanced Phone Connectivity	171
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnectĥ Phone	171
General Information	181
VOICE COMMAND (Uconnectĥ 200)	182
Voice Command System Operation	182
Commands	183
Voice Training	186
VOICE COMMAND	187
Uconnectĥ 8.4/8.4 Nav	187
Uconnectĥ Voice Commands	189
Voice Tree	190
SEATS	199
Power Seats — If Equipped	200
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment	202
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment	203
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	204
Heated Seats — If Equipped	204
Head Restraints	207
Folding Rear Seat	209
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	211
LIGHTS	213
Headlight Switch	213
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	214
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)	214
Headlight Time Delay	214
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	215
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	216
Lights-On Reminder	216
Fog Lights — If Equipped	217
Multifunction Lever	218
Turn Signals	218
Lane Change Assist	218
High/Low Beam Switch	219
Flash-To-Pass	219
Front Map/Reading Lights	219
Interior Lights	220
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	222
Intermittent Wiper System	223
Wiper Operation	223
Mist Feature	224
Windshield Washers	224
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)	224
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	225
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	226
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	227
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	229
To Activate	230
To Set A Desired Speed	231
To Deactivate	231
To Resume Speed	232
To Vary The Speed Setting	232
To Accelerate For Passing	233
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	233
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	234
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	234
ParkSenseĥ Display	235
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	242
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	242
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	245
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	245
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	247
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio	249
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	250
Front Map/Reading Lights	250
Sunglass Bin Door	251
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	251
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	253
Programming A Rolling Code	253
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	255
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	256
Using HomeLinkĥ	258
Security	258
Troubleshooting Tips	259
General Information	260
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	260
Opening Sunroof — Express	261
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	262
Closing Sunroof — Express	262
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	262
Pinch Protect Feature	262
Venting Sunroof — Express	262
Sunshade Operation	263
Wind Buffeting	263
Sunroof Maintenance	263
Ignition OFF Operation	263
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED	264
CUPHOLDERS	267
Front Seat Cupholders	267
Rear Seat Cupholders	268
STORAGE	269
Glovebox Storage	269
Console Features	270
Door Storage	271
Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped	272
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped	273
CARGO AREA FEATURES	273
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat	273
Trunk Mat — If Equipped	276
Cargo Tie-Downs	276
Ski Pass-Through	277
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	277
Rear Window Defroster	277
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	279
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	282
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE	283
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ANALOG	284
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM DIGITAL	285
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	286
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	299
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	301
Two Button EVIC — If Equipped	302
Four Button EVIC — If Equipped	309
Uconnectĥ SETTINGS	327
Hard-Keys	328
Soft-Keys	328
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnectĥ System 8.4 Settings	328
Uconnectĥ 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM™ RADIO	341
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	341
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	346
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	348
Enter/Browse Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play)	351
INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play)	351
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode	351
Operation Instructions — Universal Serial Bus (USB)	352
Security	352
CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED	352
CD Player Operating Instructions	353
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnectĥ VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	354
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	354
Using This Feature	356
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	356
Play Mode	356
List Or Browse Mode	357
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	359
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	360
Radio Operation	361
CD Player	361
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	362
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	362
CLIMATE CONTROLS	363
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning — If Equipped	363
Uconnectĥ 8.4 Climate Controls — If Equipped	368
Climate Control Functions	373
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	374
Operating Tips	375
STARTING AND OPERATING	377
STARTING PROCEDURES	381
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	381
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	382
Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped	382
Normal Starting	382
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –30°F or ̺34°C)	384
Extended Park Starting	384
If Engine Fails To Start	384
After Starting	385
Turbocharger “Cool Down” – If Equipped	385
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	385
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	386
Shifting	386
Downshifting	387
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	388
Key Ignition Park Interlock	390
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	390
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo Engine Only — DDCT)	391
Gear Ranges	392
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And 2.4L Engine Only — 6F24)	401
Gear Ranges	402
AUTOSTICKĥ	409
Operation	409
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	410
Acceleration	410
Traction	411
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	411
Flowing/Rising Water	412
Shallow Standing Water	412
PARKING BRAKE	414
POWER STEERING	416
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	417
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	417
Brake Assist System (BAS)	420
Traction Control System (TCS)	420
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	421
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	422
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	422
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	425
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	429
Tire Markings	429
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	432
Tire Terminology And Definitions	433
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	434
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	438
Tire Pressure	438
Tire Inflation Pressures	439
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	440
Radial Ply Tires	441
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	441
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	442
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	443
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	443
Tire Spinning	444
Tread Wear Indicators	444
Life Of Tire	445
Replacement Tires	446
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	448
SNOW TIRES	449
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	450
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	451
Base System	453
Premium System – If Equipped	456
General Information	459
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	459
Reformulated Gasoline	460
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	460
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	461
MMT In Gasoline	462
Materials Added To Fuel	462
Fuel System Cautions	462
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	463
ADDING FUEL	464
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	464
VEHICLE LOADING	466
Vehicle Certification Label	467
TRAILER TOWING	469
Common Towing Definitions	469
Trailer Hitch Classification	471
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	472
Trailer And Tongue Weight	472
Towing Requirements	474
Towing Tips	479
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	481
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	481
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	483
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	485
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	485
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	486
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage	487
Preparations For Jacking	488
Jacking And Changing A Tire	489
Road Tire Installation	494
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED	497
TIREFIT Storage	497
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation	498
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	499
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT	502
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	507
Preparations For Jump-Start	508
Jump-Starting Procedure	509
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	511
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	513
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	515
Automatic Transmission	515
Manual Transmission	516
All Transmissions	516
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	517
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO	519
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L	520
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	521
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	522
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	522
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	523
REPLACEMENT PARTS	524
DEALER SERVICE	525
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	525
Engine Oil	526
Engine Oil Filter	529
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	529
Maintenance-Free Battery	530
Air Conditioner Maintenance	531
Body Lubrication	534
Windshield Wiper Blades	535
Adding Washer Fluid	536
Exhaust System	536
Cooling System	539
Brake System	544
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	546
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	548
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	548
FUSES	554
Interior Fuses	554
Underhood Fuses	555
VEHICLE STORAGE	558
REPLACEMENT BULBS	558
BULB REPLACEMENT	559
Headlamps	559
Backup Lamps	560
License Lamp	561
FLUID CAPACITIES	562
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	563
Engine	563
Chassis	564
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	565
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	566
Required Maintenance	566
Maintenance Chart	568
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	573
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	575
Prepare For The Appointment	575
Prepare A List	575
Be Reasonable With Requests	575
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	575
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	576
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	576
In Mexico contact:	576
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	577
Service Contract	577
WARRANTY INFORMATION	578
MOPARĥ PARTS	578
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	578
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	578
In Canada	579
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	579
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	581
Treadwear	581
Traction Grades	581