| 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 |
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