Section |
Page |
INTRODUCTION |
4 |
INTRODUCTION |
5 |
Roll Over Warning |
5 |
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 |
10 |
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS |
13 |
Ignition Key Removal |
13 |
Locking Doors With The Key |
14 |
Key-In-Ignition Reminder |
15 |
SENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED |
15 |
Replacement Keys |
16 |
Sentry Key Programming |
17 |
General Information |
17 |
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - Manual Transmission Only |
17 |
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel |
18 |
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock |
18 |
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System |
18 |
DOOR LOCKS |
18 |
Manual Door Locks |
19 |
Power Door Locks |
20 |
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped |
24 |
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED |
25 |
To unlock the doors and liftgate |
26 |
To lock the doors and liftgate |
27 |
Using The Panic Alarm |
27 |
To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock |
28 |
Programming Additional Transmitters |
28 |
General Information |
30 |
Battery Replacement |
30 |
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED |
31 |
To set the alarm |
32 |
To disarm the system |
32 |
Security System Manual Override |
33 |
LIFTGATE |
33 |
POWER WINDOWS |
35 |
Power Window Switches |
35 |
Auto Down |
36 |
Window Lockout Switch |
37 |
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS |
37 |
Lap/Shoulder Belts |
38 |
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage |
43 |
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions |
44 |
Seat Belt Pretensioners |
47 |
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) |
48 |
Seat Belt Extender |
49 |
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women |
50 |
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag |
50 |
Event Data Recorder (EDR) |
59 |
Child Restraint |
61 |
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS |
69 |
SAFETY TIPS |
70 |
Exhaust Gas |
70 |
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle |
71 |
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle |
72 |
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE |
74 |
MIRRORS |
79 |
Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped |
79 |
Outside Mirror-Drivers Side |
79 |
Outside Mirror-Passengers Side |
80 |
Folding Outside Mirrors - If Equipped |
81 |
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors |
81 |
Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped |
83 |
Sun Visor Sliding Feature |
83 |
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED |
83 |
Operations |
85 |
Phone Call Features |
92 |
UConnect System Features |
94 |
Advanced Phone Connectivity |
99 |
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System |
100 |
General Information |
108 |
SEATS |
108 |
Front Seat Adjustment |
109 |
Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped |
110 |
Manual Lumbar- If Equipped |
110 |
Drivers Seat Back Recline |
111 |
Adjustable Head Restraints |
111 |
Heated Seats - If Equipped |
112 |
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat |
114 |
Folding Rear Seat |
115 |
Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped |
116 |
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD |
117 |
LIGHTS |
119 |
Map/Reading Lights |
119 |
Multi-Function Control Lever |
120 |
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights |
120 |
Lights-on Reminder |
121 |
Fog Lights - If Equipped |
122 |
Turn Signals |
122 |
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch |
123 |
Passing Light |
124 |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped |
124 |
Functionality |
124 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS |
124 |
Windshield Washers |
124 |
Mist Feature |
125 |
Windshield Wiper Operation |
126 |
Intermittent Wiper System |
126 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
127 |
TILT STEERING COLUMN |
127 |
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED |
128 |
To Activate |
128 |
To Set At A Desired Speed |
129 |
To Deactivate |
129 |
To Resume Speed |
129 |
To Vary The Speed Setting |
129 |
Manual Transaxle |
130 |
To Accelerate For Passing |
130 |
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED |
131 |
Programming The Universal Transceiver |
132 |
Rolling Code Programming |
134 |
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming |
136 |
Operation |
136 |
Reprogramming A Single Button |
136 |
Security |
137 |
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED |
137 |
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/HDC/ESP |
138 |
Anti-Lock Brake System - ABS |
138 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
139 |
Brake Assist System (BAS) |
139 |
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) |
140 |
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) - IF EQUIPPED |
141 |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) |
142 |
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED |
147 |
OPENING SUNROOF - MANUAL |
148 |
OPENING SUNROOF - EXPRESS MODE |
148 |
CLOSING SUNROOF - MANUAL |
148 |
CLOSING SUNROOF - EXPRESS MODE |
148 |
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE |
148 |
PINCH PROTECT OVERRIDE |
149 |
VENTING SUNROOF - EXPRESS |
149 |
SUNSHADE OPERATION |
149 |
Wind Buffeting |
149 |
Sunroof Maintenance |
150 |
IGNITION OFF OPERATION |
150 |
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED |
150 |
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off |
152 |
CONSOLE FEATURES |
152 |
CARGO AREA FEATURES |
153 |
Cargo Light/Removable Self- Recharging Flashlight - If Equipped |
153 |
Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped |
155 |
Removable Load Floor |
157 |
Cargo Tie-Down Loops |
157 |
Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped |
158 |
REAR WINDOW FEATURES |
159 |
Rear Window Wiper/Washer |
159 |
Rear Window Defroster |
160 |
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED |
161 |
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL |
164 |
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES |
168 |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM |
169 |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS |
170 |
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If Equipped |
180 |
EVIC Functions |
182 |
Compass/Temperature/Audio |
183 |
Average Fuel Economy |
183 |
Distance To Empty (DTE) |
184 |
Elapsed Time |
184 |
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) |
184 |
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) |
184 |
Setting The Compass Variance And Compass Calibration |
187 |
Compass Variance |
187 |
Compass Calibration |
189 |
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION |
190 |
Radio Broadcast Signals |
190 |
Two Types of Signals |
190 |
Electrical Disturbances |
191 |
AM Reception |
191 |
FM Reception |
191 |
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK |
191 |
Clock Setting Procedure |
192 |
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY |
192 |
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode |
193 |
Operation Instructions - CD Mode |
196 |
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode |
198 |
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped |
199 |
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped |
200 |
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES |
200 |
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode |
200 |
Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) |
205 |
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) |
207 |
Notes On Playing MP3 Files |
209 |
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play) |
211 |
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) |
211 |
SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM |
214 |
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped) |
214 |
REC Setting the Clock |
214 |
Audio Clock Display |
216 |
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED |
217 |
System Activation |
218 |
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) |
218 |
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios |
219 |
Selecting a Channel |
219 |
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels |
220 |
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped) |
220 |
PTY Button SCAN |
220 |
PTY Button SEEK |
221 |
Satellite Antenna |
221 |
Reception Quality |
221 |
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED |
222 |
Radio Operation |
222 |
CD Player |
223 |
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE |
223 |
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES |
224 |
CLIMATE CONTROLS |
224 |
Climate Controls |
224 |
Air Conditioning |
227 |
Air Filtration System - If Equipped |
229 |
Operating Tips |
230 |
STARTING AND OPERATING |
234 |
STARTING PROCEDURES |
238 |
Automatic Transaxle |
238 |
Manual Transaxle |
239 |
Normal Starting |
239 |
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C) |
239 |
If Engine Fails to Start |
240 |
After Starting |
240 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED |
241 |
Brake/Transmission Interlock System |
242 |
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System |
242 |
Gear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) |
243 |
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION |
244 |
Recommended Shift Speeds |
246 |
Downshifting |
246 |
Four Wheel Drive System - If Equipped |
247 |
PATRIOT FREEDOM DRIVE II - SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING |
248 |
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics |
248 |
Freedom Drive II 4WD System Operation |
249 |
Freedom Drive II - Off-Road Features |
250 |
High Mobility Characteristics |
251 |
Water Fording Characteristics |
253 |
The Basics of Off-Road Driving |
255 |
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock Lever Engaged |
255 |
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation |
256 |
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand |
256 |
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) |
258 |
Hill Climbing |
261 |
Driving Through Water |
263 |
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving |
266 |
Vehicle Recovery |
267 |
After Driving Off-Road |
270 |
PARKING BRAKE |
271 |
BRAKE SYSTEM |
273 |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped |
274 |
POWER STEERING |
276 |
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION |
277 |
Tire Markings |
278 |
Tire Identification Number (TIN) |
281 |
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure |
282 |
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION |
286 |
Tire Pressure |
286 |
Tire Inflation Pressures |
287 |
Radial-Ply Tires |
290 |
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped |
290 |
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped |
291 |
Tire Spinning |
292 |
Tread Wear Indicators |
292 |
Life of Tire |
293 |
Replacement Tires |
293 |
Alignment And Balance |
295 |
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED |
295 |
Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Operation - If Equipped |
295 |
Premium System - If Equipped |
297 |
General Information |
302 |
TIRE CHAINS |
302 |
SNOW TIRES |
303 |
Tire Rotation Recommendations |
303 |
FUEL REQUIREMENTS |
304 |
GASOLINE ENGINES |
304 |
Reformulated Gasoline |
304 |
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends |
305 |
MMT In Gasoline |
305 |
Materials Added to Fuel |
306 |
Fuel System Cautions |
306 |
Carbon Monoxide Warnings |
307 |
ADDING FUEL |
307 |
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) |
308 |
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message |
309 |
VEHICLE LOADING |
310 |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
310 |
TRAILER TOWING |
310 |
Common Towing Definitions |
310 |
Trailer Hitch Classification |
313 |
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) |
314 |
Trailer and Tongue Weight |
315 |
Towing Requirements |
316 |
Towing Tips |
321 |
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) |
322 |
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) |
323 |
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES |
324 |
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER |
325 |
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS |
325 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING |
327 |
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING |
327 |
Jack Location |
328 |
Spare Tire Stowage |
328 |
Preparations For Jacking |
328 |
Jacking Instructions |
329 |
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY |
331 |
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES |
334 |
Acceleration |
335 |
Traction |
335 |
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE |
336 |
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE |
337 |
With Ignition Key |
337 |
Without The Ignition Key |
338 |
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE |
340 |
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - GASOLINE ENGINES |
343 |
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II |
344 |
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message |
345 |
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS |
345 |
REPLACEMENT PARTS |
347 |
DEALER SERVICE |
347 |
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES |
347 |
Engine Oil |
348 |
Drive Belt - Check Condition |
352 |
Spark Plugs |
352 |
Catalytic Converter |
352 |
Crankcase Emission Control System |
354 |
Fuel Filter |
354 |
Air Cleaner Element (Filter) |
354 |
Maintenance-Free Battery |
355 |
Air Conditioner Maintenance |
357 |
Power Steering - Fluid Check |
358 |
Front Suspension Ball Joints |
358 |
Body Lubrication |
359 |
Windshield Wiper Blades |
359 |
Windshield Washer Reservoir |
360 |
Exhaust System |
360 |
Cooling System |
361 |
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses |
366 |
Fuel System Connections |
366 |
Brake System |
367 |
Automatic Transaxle (CVT) |
369 |
Manual Transaxle |
370 |
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA )- AWD/4WD Models Only |
371 |
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only |
372 |
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion |
372 |
FUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) |
377 |
VEHICLE STORAGE |
380 |
REPLACEMENT BULBS |
381 |
BULB REPLACEMENT |
382 |
Headlamps |
382 |
Fog Lights |
384 |
Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement |
385 |
License Lights |
387 |
Center High-Mounted Stoplight |
388 |
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES |
389 |
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS |
389 |
Engine |
389 |
Chassis |
390 |
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES |
392 |
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE |
393 |
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES |
393 |
Schedule B |
396 |
Schedule A |
406 |
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE |
412 |
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE |
413 |
Prepare For The Appointment |
413 |
Prepare A List |
413 |
Be Reasonable With Requests |
413 |
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE |
413 |
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) |
416 |
MOPAR PARTS |
416 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS |
416 |
In Canada |
417 |
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS |
417 |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES |
418 |
Treadwear |
419 |
Traction Grades |
419 |
Temperature Grades |
420 |