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204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume, and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. RES Radio

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	5
INTRODUCTION	6
ROLLOVER WARNING	6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS	10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Ignition Key Removal	14
Locking Doors With The Key	17
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED	17
To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel	17
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock	17
SENTRY KEY	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	20
General Information	21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	21
To Set The Security Alarm	21
To Disarm The System	22
Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	23
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press	23
Illuminated Approach - If Equipped	24
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	24
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	24
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock	25
Using The Panic Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	26
General Information	26
RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks	28
Power Door Locks	29
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped	33
POWER WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED	34
Power Window Switches	34
Auto Down	35
Window Lockout Switch	36
LIFTGATE	36
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	38
Lap/Shoulder Belts	39
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	44
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	44
Seat Belt Pretensioners	48
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)	60
Child Restraint	62
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	70
SAFETY TIPS	71
Exhaust Gas	71
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	73
MIRRORS	77
Inside Day/Night Mirror	77
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped	78
Outside Mirror - Drivers Side	78
Outside Mirror - Passengers Side	78
Power Mirrors - If Equipped	79
Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	81
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	81
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED	81
Operation	83
Phone Call Features	91
UConnect System Features	94
Advanced Phone Connectivity	99
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System	101
General Information	109
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED	109
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation	109
Commands	111
Voice Training	114
SEATS	114
Front Seat Adjustment	114
Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped	115
Manual Lumbar - If Equipped	116
Drivers Seatback Recline	116
Adjustable Head Restraints	117
Heated Seats - If Equipped	118
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	119
Folding Rear Seat	120
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	121
LIGHTS	123
Multifunction Lever	123
Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights	123
Lights-On Reminder	124
Fog Lights - If Equipped	124
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	125
Turn Signals	125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch	126
Flash-to-Pass	126
Off-Road Lights - If Equipped	127
Map/Reading Lights	128
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	129
Windshield Wiper Operation	129
Intermittent Wiper System	130
Windshield Washers	130
Mist Feature	131
TILT STEERING COLUMN	132
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	133
To Activate	133
To Set At A Desired Speed	133
To Deactivate	134
To Resume Speed	134
To Vary The Speed Setting	134
Manual Transaxle	135
To Accelerate For Passing	135
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	136
Programming HomeLink	137
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	140
Using HomeLink	140
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	141
Security	141
Troubleshooting Tips	141
General Information	142
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	142
Opening the Sunroof	143
Closing the Sunroof	144
Pinch Protect Feature	144
Pinch Protect Override	144
Venting Sunroof - Express	145
Sunshade Operation	145
Wind Buffeting	145
Sunroof Maintenance	145
Ignition Off Operation	145
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	146
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	147
STORAGE	149
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin	149
Door Storage - If Equipped	150
CUPHOLDERS	151
CONSOLE FEATURES	152
CARGO AREA FEATURES	153
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight - If Equipped	153
Cargo Cover - If Equipped	154
Removable Load Floor	155
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	155
Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped	156
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	156
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	156
Rear Window Defroster	157
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	159
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM	164
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	165
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	177
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	178
EVIC Functions	179
Compass/Temperature/Audio	180
Average Fuel Economy	180
Distance To Empty (DTE)	181
Elapsed Time	181
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	181
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	181
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK	186
Clock Setting Procedure	187
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	188
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	188
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	196
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	198
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	201
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	201
AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	203
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	203
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If Equipped	204
Clock Setting Procedure	204
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	206
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	206
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	209
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	211
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	214
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	214
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	215
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	220
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	222
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	225
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	225
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED	226
Connecting The iPod	227
Using This Feature	227
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	228
Play Mode	228
List Or Browse Mode	229
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	231
System Activation	232
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	232
Selecting Satellite Mode	233
Satellite Antenna	233
Reception Quality	233
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode	233
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)	236
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	236
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	237
Radio Operation	237
CD Player	238
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	238
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	239
CLIMATE CONTROLS	239
Manual Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) System	239
Air Conditioning (A/C)	243
Air Filtration System - If Equipped	244
Operating Tips	245
STARTING AND OPERATING	249
STARTING PROCEDURES	253
Manual Transmission - If Equipped	253
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped	253
Normal Starting	254
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F Or -29 degrees C)	254
If Engine Fails to Start	255
After Starting	255
MANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED	256
Recommended Shift Speeds	257
Downshifting	257
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED	258
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	259
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	259
Gear Ranges	260
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED	262
Operation	262
General Information	263
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED	263
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	264
Acceleration	264
Traction	265
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	265
Flowing/Rising Water	265
Shallow Standing Water	266
POWER STEERING	267
Power Steering Fluid Check	268
PARKING BRAKE	269
BRAKE SYSTEM	270
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped	271
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	274
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	274
Traction Control System (TCS)	274
Brake Assist System (BAS)	275
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	276
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	277
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	281
Tire Markings	281
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	285
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	286
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	290
Tire Pressure	290
Tire Inflation Pressures	291
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	293
Radial Ply Tires	293
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	294
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped	294
Tire Spinning	295
Tread Wear Indicators	296
Life of Tire	296
Replacement Tires	297
TIRE CHAINS	299
SNOW TIRES	299
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	299
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	300
Base System	303
Premium System - If Equipped	305
General Information	309
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	309
Reformulated Gasoline	310
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	310
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	311
MMT In Gasoline	311
Materials Added To Fuel	312
Fuel System Cautions	312
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	313
ADDING FUEL	314
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	314
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	315
VEHICLE LOADING	316
Vehicle Certification Label	316
TRAILER TOWING	318
Common Towing Definitions	318
Trailer Hitch Classification	320
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	321
Trailer and Tongue Weight	322
Towing Requirements	323
Towing Tips	328
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	329
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	329
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	331
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	332
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	332
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING	334
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	334
Jack Location	335
Spare Tire Stowage	335
Preparations For Jacking	335
Jacking Instructions	336
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	340
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	342
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	343
With Ignition Key	343
Without The Ignition Key	344
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	345
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.0L/2.4L	347
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	348
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	348
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	349
REPLACEMENT PARTS	350
DEALER SERVICE	351
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	351
Engine Oil	351
Engine Oil Filter	354
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	354
Maintenance-Free Battery	355
Air Conditioner Maintenance	356
Body Lubrication	357
Windshield Wiper Blades	357
Adding Washer Fluid	358
Exhaust System	358
Cooling System	360
Brake System	366
Automatic Transaxle (CVT)	368
Manual Transaxle	368
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only	369
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only	370
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	370
FUSES	376
Integrated Power Module (IPM)	376
VEHICLE STORAGE	379
REPLACEMENT BULBS	379
BULB REPLACEMENT	380
Headlamps	380
Fog Lights	382
Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement	383
License Lights	384
Center High-Mounted Stoplight	386
Off-Road Light	386
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	388
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	389
Engine	389
Chassis	390
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	391
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	392
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	392
Required Maintenance Intervals	394
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	409
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	411
Prepare For The Appointment	411
Prepare A List	411
Be Reasonable With Requests	411
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	411
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	412
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	412
In Mexico contact	412
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	413
Service Contract	413
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	414
MOPAR PARTS	414
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	414
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	414
In Canada	415
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	415
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	416
Treadwear	417
Traction Grades	417
Temperature Grades	418