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304 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Since four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. You or others could be injured. Shift Positions The electronic transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever. 4WD Control Switch 2WD Rear Wheel Drive High Range - This range is used for normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads.

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
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED	20
Rearming of the System	20
To Arm the System	20
To Disarm the System	21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	22
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate	23
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate	24
To Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window	26
Express Down Window Feature - If Equipped	26
Using the PANIC Alarm	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
Battery Replacement	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
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)	35
WINDOWS	37
Power Windows	37
Wind Buffeting	41
LIFTGATE	42
Liftgate Flipper Glass	43
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	44
Lap/Shoulder Belts	45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	50
Seat Belt Pretensioner - If Equipped	51
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	51
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped	53
Energy Management Feature	53
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	54
Seat Belt Extender	54
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	55
Child Restraint	73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	82
SAFETY TIPS	83
Transporting Passengers	83
Exhaust Gas	83
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	84
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	85
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	87
MIRRORS	92
Inside Day/Night Mirror	92
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped	92
Outside Mirrors	93
Power Mirrors	94
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped	95
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped	95
Sun Visor Slide-On Rod Feature - If Equipped	95
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED	96
Operation	98
Phone Call Features	106
uconnect phone Features	109
Advanced Phone Connectivity	114
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone	115
General Information	124
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	124
Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation	124
Commands	126
Voice Training	129
SEATS	129
Manual Front Seat Adjustments	129
Recliner Adjustment	130
Lumbar Support - If Equipped	131
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat - If Equipped	131
Power Seat - If Equipped	132
Head Restraints	133
Heated Seats - If Equipped	134
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED	138
Programming the Memory Feature	138
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory	140
Memory Position Recall	140
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)	141
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	142
LIGHTS	144
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control	144
Headlights and Parking Lights	145
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped	145
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	145
Headlight Time Delay - If Equipped	146
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped	146
Lights-On Reminder	147
Fog Lights - If Equipped	147
Turn Signals	148
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch	149
Flash-To-Pass	149
Interior Lights	149
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	151
Intermittent Wiper System	152
Mist Feature	153
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)	154
Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped	154
Windshield Washers	156
TILT STEERING COLUMN	156
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED	157
To Activate	158
To Set a Desired Speed	158
To Deactivate	159
To Resume Speed	159
To Vary the Speed Setting	159
To Accelerate for Passing	160
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED	160
System Usage Precautions	161
Enabling and Disabling the System	163
System Operation	164
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED	167
Programming HomeLink	168
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	171
Using HomeLink	171
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	172
Security	172
Troubleshooting Tips	172
General Information	173
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED	173
Opening Sunroof - Express	174
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode	174
Closing Sunroof - Express	174
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode	175
Pinch Protect Feature	175
Pinch Protect Override	175
Venting Sunroof - Express	175
Sunshade Operation	175
Wind Buffeting	176
Sunroof Maintenance	176
Ignition Off Operation	176
SKY SLIDER FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF	176
Sky Slider Usage Precautions	177
Sky Slider Control	179
Opening the Sky Slider	179
Closing the Sky Slider	180
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature	181
Wind Buffeting	181
Sky Slider Maintenance	181
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET	182
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED	184
CUPHOLDERS	186
STORAGE	187
Front Storage Compartment	187
Console Storage Compartment	187
CARGO AREA FEATURES	188
Cargo Load Floor	188
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	194
Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If Equipped	194
Rear Window Defroster	195
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED	196
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	199
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	202
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	203
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	204
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED	217
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	219
Oil Change Required	220
Trip Functions	221
Compass Display	223
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	225
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	229
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	229
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	237
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	240
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	242
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	242
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED	245
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped	245
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped	245
Clock Setting Procedure	245
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	247
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	248
Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	251
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	253
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	255
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	256
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	256
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	266
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	266
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)	268
System Activation	268
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	268
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	269
Satellite Antenna	269
Reception Quality	269
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode	270
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)	273
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)	273
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED	273
Right-Hand Switch Functions	274
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation	274
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation	274
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	275
CLIMATE CONTROLS	276
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System	276
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped	279
Operating Tips	285
STARTING AND OPERATING	289
STARTING PROCEDURES	293
Normal Starting	293
Extreme Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)	293
If Engine Fails to Start	294
After Starting	295
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED	295
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	296
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	297
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	297
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	304
MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case - If Equipped	304
MP3022 Selec-Trac II Transfer Case - If Equipped	310
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	315
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	316
When To Use 4WD LOW Range	316
Driving Through Water	316
Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand	317
Hill Climbing	318
Traction Downhill	319
After Driving Off-Road	319
POWER STEERING	320
Power Steering Fluid Check	321
PARKING BRAKE	322
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	323
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	326
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	326
Traction Control System (TCS)	327
Brake Assist System (BAS)	327
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	328
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - If Equipped	329
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	330
Hill Descent Control (HDC) - If Equipped	333
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	334
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	351
Radial-Ply Tires	351
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped	352
Tire Spinning	353
Tread Wear Indicators	353
Life Of Tire	354
Replacement Tires	354
TIRE CHAINS	355
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	357
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	358
Base System	360
Premium System - If Equipped	363
General Information	367
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	367
Reformulated Gasoline	368
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	368
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	369
MMT In Gasoline	369
Materials Added To Fuel	370
Fuel System Cautions	370
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	371
ADDING FUEL	372
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	372
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	373
VEHICLE LOADING	373
Certification Label	373
TRAILER TOWING	376
Common Towing Definitions	376
Trailer Hitch Classification	381
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	382
Trailer and Tongue Weight	384
Towing Requirements	385
Towing Tips	390
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	391
Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models	391
Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models	391
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	395
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	396
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	396
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	397
Jack Location	398
Spare Tire Stowage	398
Spare Tire Removal	398
Preparations For Jacking	399
Jacking Instructions	400
JUMP-STARTING	404
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	406
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	409
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L	411
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II	412
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	412
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	413
REPLACEMENT PARTS	414
DEALER SERVICE	414
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	415
Engine Oil	415
Engine Oil Filter	417
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	418
Maintenance-Free Battery	419
Air Conditioner Maintenance	420
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped	421
Body Lubrication	421
Windshield Wiper Blades	422
Adding Washer Fluid	422
Exhaust System	423
Cooling System	425
Brake System	431
Automatic Transmission	432
Transfer Case	433
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	434
Sky SliderTop Care	435
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	437
FUSES	442
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)	442
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS	448
BULB REPLACEMENT	449
Headlight	449
Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights	450
Front Fog Light	450
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights	451
FLUID CAPACITIES	452
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	453
Engine	453
Chassis	454
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	455
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	456
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	456
Required Maintenance Intervals	458
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	471
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	473
Prepare For The Appointment	473
Prepare A List	473
Be Reasonable With Requests	473
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	473
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	474
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	474
In Mexico contact	474
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	475
Service Contract	475
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	476
MOPAR PARTS	476
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	476
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C	476
In Canada	477
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	477
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	478
Treadwear	479
Traction Grades	479
Temperature Grades	480