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242 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade. You should always apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident. Parking Brake Lever When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park. As

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
ROLLOVER WARNING	4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	12
Ignition Key Removal	12
Locking Doors With The Key	14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	14
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY	14
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel	14
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock	14
SENTRY KEY	15
Replacement Keys	16
Customer Key Programming	17
General Information	18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	18
To Set the Alarm	18
To Disarm the System	19
Security System Manual Override	19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED	19
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate	20
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate	21
Using The Panic Alarm	21
To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock	22
Programming Additional Transmitters	22
General Information	24
Battery Replacement	24
DOOR LOCKS	26
Manual Door Locks	26
Power Door Locks	27
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped	30
POWER WINDOWS- IF EQUIPPED	31
Power Window Switches	31
Auto Down	31
Window Lockout Switch	32
LIFTGATE	32
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	34
Lap/Shoulder Belts	35
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	39
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	40
Seat Belt Pretensioners	43
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	44
Seat Belt Extender	45
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	46
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	46
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	55
Child Restraint	57
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	65
SAFETY TIPS	66
Exhaust Gas	66
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	66
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	67
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	69
MIRRORS	73
Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped	73
Outside Mirror-Drivers Side	73
Outside Mirror-Passengers Side	74
Power Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped	74
Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	76
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	76
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	76
Operation	78
Phone Call Features	85
UConnect System Features	88
Advanced Phone Connectivity	93
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	95
General Information	103
SEATS	103
Front Seat Adjustment	103
Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped	104
Manual Lumbar- If Equipped	105
Drivers Seat Back Recline	105
Adjustable Head Restraints	106
Heated Seats - If Equipped	107
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat	108
Folding Rear Seat	109
Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped	110
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	112
LIGHTS	113
Map/Reading Lights	113
Multi-Function Control Lever	114
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights	114
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	115
Lights-On Reminder	115
Fog Lights - If Equipped	116
Turn Signals	116
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	117
Passing Light	118
Off-Road lights - If equipped	118
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	119
Windshield Washers	119
Mist Feature	120
Windshield Wiper Operation	121
Intermittent Wiper System	122
Adding Washer Fluid	122
TILT STEERING COLUMN	122
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	123
To Activate	123
To Set At A Desired Speed	124
To Deactivate	124
To Resume Speed	124
To Vary The Speed Setting	124
Manual Transaxle	125
To Accelerate For Passing	125
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED	126
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP	127
Anti-Lock Brake System - (ABS)	127
Traction Control System (TCS)	127
Brake Assist System (BAS)	128
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	129
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	130
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	134
Programming HomeLink	135
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	138
Using HomeLink	139
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button	139
Security	139
Troubleshooting Tips	140
General Information	140
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	141
Opening the Sunroof	142
Closing the Sunroof	142
Pinch Protect Feature	143
Pinch Protect Override	143
Venting Sunroof - Express	143
Sunshade Operation	143
Wind Buffeting	143
Sunroof Maintenance	144
Ignition Off Operation	144
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED	144
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off	146
CONSOLE FEATURES	147
CARGO AREA FEATURES	148
Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging Flashlight - If Equipped	148
Cargo Cover - If Equipped	150
Removable Load Floor	150
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	151
Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped	152
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	152
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	152
Rear Window Defroster	153
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	154
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	155
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM	159
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	160
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	171
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	172
EVIC Functions	173
Compass/Temperature/Audio	174
Average Fuel Economy	174
Distance To Empty (DTE)	175
Elapsed Time	175
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	175
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)	175
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	181
Radio Broadcast Signals	181
Two Types of Signals	181
Electrical Disturbances	181
AM Reception	181
FM Reception	181
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	182
Clock Setting Procedure	182
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY	183
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	183
Operation Instructions - CD Mode	187
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	189
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped	190
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped	190
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES	190
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	191
Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)	196
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)	197
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	199
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)	202
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	202
SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM	204
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)	205
REC Setting the Clock	205
Audio Clock Display	207
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	208
System Activation	208
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	209
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios	209
Selecting a Channel	210
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	210
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)	211
PTY Button SCAN	211
PTY Button SEEK	211
Satellite Antenna	211
Reception Quality	212
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	212
Radio Operation	213
CD Player	213
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	214
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	214
CLIMATE CONTROLS	214
Climate Controls	214
Air Conditioning	218
Air Filtration System - If Equipped	219
Operating Tips	220
STARTING AND OPERATING	223
STARTING PROCEDURES	227
Manual Transaxle	227
Automatic Transaxle	227
Normal Starting	227
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	228
If Engine Fails to Start	228
After Starting	229
MANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED	229
Recommended Shift Speeds	231
Downshifting	231
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED	232
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	233
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	233
Gear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)	234
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	236
Autostick Operation	236
Autostick General Information	237
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	238
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	238
Acceleration	238
Traction	239
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	239
Flowing/Rising Water	240
Shallow Standing Water	240
PARKING BRAKE	241
BRAKE SYSTEM	243
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped	244
POWER STEERING	246
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	247
Tire Markings	247
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	251
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	252
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	256
Tire Pressure	256
Tire Inflation Pressures	257
Radial-Ply Tires	259
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	260
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped	260
Tire Spinning	261
Tread Wear Indicators	262
Life of Tire	262
Replacement Tires	263
Alignment And Balance	264
TIRE CHAINS	265
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	265
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED	266
Base System - If Equipped	269
Premium System - If Equipped	271
General Information	274
SNOW TIRES	275
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	275
GASOLINE ENGINES	275
Reformulated Gasoline	276
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	276
MMT In Gasoline	277
Materials Added to Fuel	277
Fuel System Cautions	277
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	278
ADDING FUEL	279
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	279
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	280
VEHICLE LOADING	281
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	281
TRAILER TOWING	281
Common Towing Definitions	281
Trailer Hitch Classification	284
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	285
Trailer and Tongue Weight	286
Towing Requirements	287
Towing Tips	292
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	293
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	293
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	295
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	296
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	296
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING	298
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	298
Jack Location	299
Spare Tire Stowage	299
Preparations For Jacking	299
Jacking Instructions	300
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY	303
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	305
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	306
With Ignition Key	306
Without The Ignition Key	307
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	309
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - GASOLINE	312
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	313
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	314
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	314
REPLACEMENT PARTS	316
DEALER SERVICE	316
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	317
Engine Oil	317
Drive Belt - Check Condition	320
Spark Plugs	320
Catalytic Converter	321
Crankcase Emission Control System	322
Fuel Filter	323
Air Cleaner Element (Filter)	323
Maintenance-Free Battery	324
Air Conditioner Maintenance	325
Power Steering - Fluid Check	326
Front Suspension Ball Joints	327
Body Lubrication	327
Windshield Wiper Blades	328
Windshield Washer Reservoir	328
Exhaust System	328
Cooling System	329
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	335
Fuel System Connections	335
Brake System	335
Automatic Transaxle (CVT)	339
Manual Transaxle	339
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only	340
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only	341
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	341
FUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)	347
VEHICLE STORAGE	350
REPLACEMENT BULBS	350
BULB REPLACEMENT	351
Headlamps	351
Fog Lights	353
Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement	354
License Lights	356
Center High-Mounted Stoplight	358
Off-Road Light	358
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	360
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	361
Engine	361
Chassis	362
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	363
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	364
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	365
Required Maintenance Intervals	367
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	371
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	372
Prepare For The Appointment	372
Prepare A List	372
Be Reasonable With Requests	372
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	372
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	375
MOPAR PARTS	375
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	375
In Canada	376
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	376
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	378
Treadwear	378
Traction Grades	378
Temperature Grades	379