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INDEX 499 Radiator Cap ...Selection of Coolant Courtesy Lights ...Cruise Light ...Cupholders ...Customer Assistance ...(Antifreeze) ... ...434 ...432,465 ...147 ...198 ...176 ...487 Data Recorder, Event ...62 Daytime Running Lights ...143 Dealer Service ...421 Defroster, Rear Window ...181 Defroster, Windshield ...75,273,279 Diagnostic System, Onboard ...418 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...146 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ...441 Oil (Engine) ...422 Power Steering ...317 Disabled Vehicle Towing ...412 Disarming, Theft System ...21 Disposal Engine Oil ...424 Used Engine Fluids ...424 Door Locks ...29 Door Locks, Automatic ...30 Door Opener, Garage ...162 Driving ...312 Off-Pavement ...313 Off-Road ...313 DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ...267 E-85 Fuel ...372 Electric Remote Mirrors ...86 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...173 Electronic Brake Control System ...323 Anti-Lock Brake System ...323 Brake Assist System ...324 Electronic Roll Mitigation ...325 10

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	16
Integrated Ignition Key	17
Ignition Key Removal	17
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	19
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM	19
Replacement Keys	20
Customer Key Programming	21
General Information	22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM	22
Rearming The System	22
To Set the Alarm	22
To Disarm the System	23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	23
To Unlock the Doors	24
To Lock the Doors	25
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass	26
Express Down Window Feature - If Equipped	26
Using the Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional RKE Transmitters	27
RKE Transmitter Battery Service	27
General Information	28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	29
How to Use Remote Start	29
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Passive Entry System - If Equipped	33
To Place an RKE Transmitter in the Vehicle for Safekeeping - Vehicles Equipped with Keyless Go only	34
Child Protection Door Lock	35
WINDOWS	36
Power Windows	36
Wind Buffeting	39
LIFTGATE	39
Liftgate Flipper Glass	40
Power Liftgate - If Equipped	41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	50
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	51
Energy Management Feature	51
Seat Belt Pretensioners	52
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	52
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	54
Seat Belt Extender	54
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)	54
Child Restraints	66
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	75
SAFETY TIPS	76
Exhaust Gas	76
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	77
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	77
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	79
MIRRORS	85
Inside Day/Night Mirror	85
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	86
Outside Mirrors	87
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	87
Automatic Dimming Mirrors - If Equipped	87
Power Mirrors	88
Heated Power Mirrors - If Equipped	89
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	89
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	90
Operation	92
Phone Call Features	100
UConnect System Features	103
Advanced Phone Connectivity	107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	109
General Information	118
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	118
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	118
Commands	120
Voice Training	123
SEATS	123
Front Manual Seat Adjustment	123
Front Seat Adjustment - Recline	124
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment	124
Eight-Way Drivers Power Seat	125
Four-Way Passengers Power Seat - If Equipped	125
Head Restraints	126
Front Heated Seats - If Equipped	127
Rear Heated Seats - If Equipped	128
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	136
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to Memory	137
Memory Position Recall	138
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory	139
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	140
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	141
LIGHTS	142
Multifunction Lever	142
Headlights and Parking Lights	142
Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped	143
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	143
SmartBeams - If Equipped	143
Automatic Headlight Leveling - HID Headlights Only	144
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped	145
Fog Lights - If Equipped	145
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights	146
Battery Saver Feature - Exterior/Interior Lights	147
Lights-On Reminder	147
Turn Signals	147
High Beam Switch	148
Flash-To-Pass	148
Headlight Time Delay	148
Interior Lights	149
Courtesy/Reading Lights	149
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	150
Mist	151
Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System	151
Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped	152
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	153
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED	154
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	155
To Activate	156
To Set At A Desired Speed	156
To Deactivate	157
To Resume Speed	157
To Vary The Speed Setting	157
To Accelerate For Passing	158
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	158
Rear Park Assist Sensors	159
Rear Park Assist Warning Display	159
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System	161
Service The Rear Park Assist System	161
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System	162
REAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED	162
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off	162
OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED	164
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	164
Programming HomeLink	166
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	168
Using HomeLink	169
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	169
Security	169
Troubleshooting Tips	170
General Information	170
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	171
Opening Sunroof - Express	172
Closing Sunroof - Express	172
Pinch Protect Feature	172
Pinch Protect Override	172
Venting Sunroof - Express	172
Sunshade Operation	173
Wind Buffeting	173
Sunroof Maintenance	173
Ignition Off Operation	173
Sunroof Fully Closed	173
COMMAND-VIEW SKYLIGHTS - IF EQUIPPED	174
POWER OUTLETS	175
Front Power Outlet	175
Rear Power Outlet - If Equipped	175
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	177
CUPHOLDERS	178
Front Cupholders	178
Cupholders (Second Row Seat)	179
Cupholders (Third Row Seat)	180
CARGO AREA FEATURES	180
Cargo Load Floor	180
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	182
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	182
Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped	183
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	183
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	187
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	191
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	192
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	193
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	202
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	203
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	207
Trip Functions	208
Keyless Go Display - If Equipped	211
Compass Display	212
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	214
System Status	218
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	220
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	220
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	229
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	231
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	233
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	233
AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	236
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	236
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If Equipped	236
Clock Setting Procedure	236
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	238
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	239
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	242
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	244
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	246
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	247
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	247
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	253
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	255
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	258
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	258
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	259
Connecting The iPod	260
Using This Feature	260
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	260
Play Mode	261
List Or Browse Mode	262
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)	264
System Activation	264
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	265
Selecting Satellite Mode	265
Satellite Antenna	266
Reception Quality	266
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	266
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	268
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED	268
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED	269
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	270
Radio Operation	271
CD Player	271
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	271
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	272
CLIMATE CONTROLS	273
Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System - If Equipped	273
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped	276
Rear Climate Control - If Equipped	283
Operating Tips	285
Operating Tips Chart	287
STARTING AND OPERATING	289
STARTING PROCEDURE	294
Keyless Go (If Equipped)	294
Normal Starting	295
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	296
If Engine Fails To Start	297
After Starting	298
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	298
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	299
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	299
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	300
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	301
Gear Ranges	301
Rocking The Vehicle	308
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	309
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped	309
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped	309
Shift Positions	311
Shifting Procedures	311
Quadra-Drive II System - If Equipped	314
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	314
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	315
When To Use 4WD LOW Range - If Equipped	315
Driving Through Water	315
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	316
Hill Climbing	316
Traction Downhill	317
After Driving Off-Road	318
POWER STEERING	319
Power Steering Fluid Check	319
PARKING BRAKE	320
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	322
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	325
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	325
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)	325
TCS (Traction Control System)	326
BAS (Brake Assist System)	326
ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)	327
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	328
TSC (Trailer Sway Control)	333
HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models With NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)	334
HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models With NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)	336
ESP/BAS Warning Light And ESP/TCS Indicator Light	338
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	339
Tire Markings	339
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	343
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	344
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	348
Tire Pressure	348
Tire Inflation Pressures	349
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	350
Radial-Ply Tires	351
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	351
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped	352
Tire Spinning	353
Tread Wear Indicators	354
Life Of Tire	354
Replacement Tires	355
TIRE CHAINS	356
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	357
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	358
Base System	361
Premium System - If Equipped	363
General Information	368
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	369
Reformulated Gasoline	370
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	370
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	371
MMT In Gasoline	371
Materials Added To Fuel	372
Fuel System Cautions	372
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	373
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED	374
E-85 General Information	374
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)	375
Fuel Requirements	375
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	376
Starting	376
Cruising Range	376
Replacement Parts	377
ADDING FUEL	377
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	377
VEHICLE LOADING	380
Certification Label	380
TRAILER TOWING	382
Common Towing Definitions	382
Trailer Hitch Classification	385
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	386
Trailer And Tongue Weight	387
Towing Requirements	388
Towing Tips	393
SNOW PLOW	394
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	394
Towing - 2WD Models	394
Towing - Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD Models	395
Towing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II 4WD Models	395
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	401
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	402
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	402
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	403
Jack Location	404
Spare Tire Stowage	404
Spare Tire Removal	405
Preparations For Jacking	406
Jacking Instructions	406
JUMP STARTING	411
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED	413
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	414
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	415
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L	417
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L	418
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L	419
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	420
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	420
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	421
REPLACEMENT PARTS	423
DEALER SERVICE	423
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	424
Engine Oil	424
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	426
Maintenance-Free Battery	427
Air Conditioner Maintenance	428
Body Lubrication	429
Windshield Wiper Blades	430
Adding Washer Fluid	430
Exhaust System	431
Cooling System	433
Brake System	439
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	440
Transfer Case	441
Automatic Transmission	442
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving	445
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	446
FUSES	451
Interior Fuses	451
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	453
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)	457
VEHICLE STORAGE	458
REPLACEMENT BULBS	459
BULB REPLACEMENT	459
Head Light	460
Front Turn Signal	462
Front Fog Light	463
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights	464
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)	466
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	467
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	468
Engine	468
Chassis	469
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	471
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	472
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	472
Required Maintenance Intervals	474
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	487
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	489
Prepare For The Appointment	489
Prepare A List	489
Be Reasonable With Requests	489
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	489
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	490
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	490
In Mexico contact	490
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	491
Service Contract	491
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	492
MOPAR PARTS	492
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	492
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	492
In Canada	493
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	493
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	494
Treadwear	495
Traction Grades	495
Temperature Grades	496

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Radiator Cap

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434

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)

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432,465

Courtesy Lights

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147

Cruise Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198

Cupholders

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

176

Customer Assistance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

487

Data Recorder, Event

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Daytime Running Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

143

Dealer Service

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

421

Defroster, Rear Window

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

181

Defroster, Windshield

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

75,273,279

Diagnostic System, Onboard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

418

Dimmer Switch, Headlight

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

146

Dipsticks

Automatic Transmission

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

441

Oil (Engine)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

422

Power Steering

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

317

Disabled Vehicle Towing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

412

Disarming, Theft System

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Disposal

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

424

Used Engine Fluids

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424

Door Locks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Door Locks, Automatic

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Door Opener, Garage

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

162

Driving

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

312

Off-Pavement

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

313

Off-Road

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

313

DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)

. . . .

267

E-85 Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

372

Electric Remote Mirrors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)

. . . . . .

173

Electronic Brake Control System

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

323

Anti-Lock Brake System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

323

Brake Assist System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

324

Electronic Roll Mitigation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

325

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