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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Component Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Chassis Component Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar௡ 04884900AB or equivalent. Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compartment. 87 Octane (R + M)/2 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar௡ CVTF + 4 Mopar௡ ATF+4 MS9602 Mopar௡ Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent nonsynthetic product. Mopar௡ Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent nonsynthetic product. Mopar௡ DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent. Mopar௡ Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar௡ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. 7

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