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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Transfer Case (NV140 Single Speed Only) Transfer Case (NV245 Two Speed Only) Axle Differential (Front-Rear) Brake Master Cylinder Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. MOPAR NV 247/245 Transfer Case Lubricant or equivalent. MOPAR Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (API-GL5) or equivalent with friction modifier additive. MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, 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. This system requires the use of MOPAR Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid or equivalent, which meets Chrysler Material Standard MS10838. Power Steering Reservoir 7

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	3
INTRODUCTION	4
ROLLOVER 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	11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)	14
Integrated Ignition Key	15
Ignition Key Removal	15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEY	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM	19
Rearming The System	19
To Set the Alarm	19
To Disarm the System	20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	21
To Unlock the Doors	21
To Lock the Doors	23
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass	23
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	23
Using the Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
Transmitter Battery Service	24
General Information	25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	26
How to Use Remote Start	26
DOOR LOCKS	28
Manual Door Locks	28
Power Door Locks	29
Child Protection Door Lock	30
WINDOWS	30
Power Windows	30
Wind Buffeting	33
LIFTGATE	33
Liftgate Flipper Glass	34
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	38
Lap/Shoulder Belts	40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	44
Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped	45
Energy Management Feature	46
Seat Belt Pretensioners	46
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	47
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	48
Seat Belt Extender	48
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)	49
Advanced Front Airbag Features	50
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	55
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	61
Child Restraints	63
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	73
SAFETY TIPS	73
Transporting Passengers	73
Exhaust Gas	74
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	75
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	76
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	77
MIRRORS	82
Inside Day/Night Mirror	82
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	82
Outside Mirrors	83
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature	83
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	84
Power Mirrors	84
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	84
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	85
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	85
uconnect™ phone — IF EQUIPPED	85
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	85
SEATS	85
Front Manual Seat Adjustment	86
Front Seat Adjustment — Recline	86
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment	87
Eight–Way Driver's Power Seat	88
Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped	88
Head Restraints	89
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped	90
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped	91
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	98
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory	99
Memory Position Recall	100
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory	101
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	102
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	103
LIGHTS	104
Multifunction Lever	104
Headlights and Parking Lights	105
Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped	105
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	106
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	106
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	107
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	108
Fog Lights — If Equipped	108
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights	109
Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior Lights	110
Lights-On Reminder	110
Turn Signals	110
Lane Change Assist	111
High/Low Beam Switch	111
Flash-To-Pass	111
Headlight Off Delay	111
Interior Lights	111
Courtesy/Reading Lights	111
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	112
Windshield Wiper Operation	113
Windshield Washer Operation	113
Mist	114
Intermittent Wiper System	114
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	115
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	117
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED	117
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	119
To Activate	120
To Set a Desired Speed	120
To Deactivate	121
To Resume Speed	121
To Vary the Speed Setting	121
To Accelerate for Passing	121
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	122
Rear Park Assist Sensors	122
Rear Park Assist Warning Display	123
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist	124
Service The Rear Park Assist	125
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist	125
System Usage Precautions	125
REAR CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	128
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — With Navigation Radio	129
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without Navigation Radio	130
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED	130
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	130
Programming HomeLink	132
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	134
Using HomeLink	135
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	135
Security	135
Troubleshooting Tips	136
General Information	136
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	137
Opening Sunroof — Express	138
Closing Sunroof — Express	138
Pinch Protect Feature	138
Pinch Protect Override	138
Venting Sunroof — Express	138
Sunshade Operation	139
Wind Buffeting	139
Sunroof Maintenance	139
Ignition Off Operation	139
Sunroof Fully Closed	139
COMMAND-VIEW™ SKYLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED	139
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	140
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	143
CUPHOLDERS	145
Front Cupholders	145
Cupholders — Second Row Seat	146
Cupholders — Third Row Seat	146
CARGO AREA FEATURES	147
Cargo Load Floor	147
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	148
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	148
Rear Window Defroster	150
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	150
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	155
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	159
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	160
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	170
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	172
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	175
Trip Functions	176
Compass Display	179
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	181
System Status	185
SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO – IF EQUIPPED	186
Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped	186
Operating Instructions — uconnect™ phone — If Equipped	186
Clock Setting Procedure	186
SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	189
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	189
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	192
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	194
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	197
SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	197
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	198
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	203
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	205
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	208
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	208
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED	209
Connecting The iPod	210
Using This Feature	211
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	211
Play Mode	211
List Or Browse Mode	213
uconnect™ studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)	215
System Activation	215
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	215
Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode	216
Satellite Antenna	216
Reception Quality	216
Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode	217
Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone (If Equipped)	219
uconnect™ studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED	219
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED	219
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	220
Radio Operation	221
CD Player	222
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE	222
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	223
CLIMATE CONTROLS	223
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped	223
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	226
Rear Climate Control — If Equipped	233
Operating Tips	235
Operating Tips Chart	237
STARTING AND OPERATING	239
STARTING PROCEDURE	243
Normal Starting	243
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)	244
If Engine Fails To Start	244
After Starting	245
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	245
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	246
Key Ignition Park Interlock	246
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	247
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override	247
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission	248
Gear Ranges	248
Rocking The Vehicle	255
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	256
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	256
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped	256
Shift Positions	257
Shifting Procedures	258
Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped	260
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	261
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	261
When to Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped	261
Driving Through Water	261
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand	263
Hill Climbing	263
Traction Downhill	264
After Driving Off-Road	264
POWER STEERING	265
Power Steering Fluid Check	266
PARKING BRAKE	267
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	269
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) – 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	271
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	272
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	272
Traction Control System (TCS)	273
Brake Assist System (BAS)	273
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	274
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	275
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	280
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only	280
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only	283
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light	285
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	286
Tire Markings	286
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	289
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	290
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	294
Tire Pressure	294
Tire Inflation Pressures	295
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	297
Radial-Ply Tires	297
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped	297
Tire Spinning	298
Tread Wear Indicators	299
Life of Tire	300
Replacement Tires	300
TIRE CHAINS	301
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	302
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	303
Base System	306
Premium System — If Equipped	308
General Information	313
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	314
Reformulated Gasoline	315
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	315
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	315
MMT In Gasoline	316
Materials Added To Fuel	316
Fuel System Cautions	317
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	317
ADDING FUEL	318
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	318
VEHICLE LOADING	320
Certification Label	320
TRAILER TOWING	323
Common Towing Definitions	323
Trailer Hitch Classification	327
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	328
Trailer And Tongue Weight	329
Towing Requirements	330
Towing Tips	335
SNOW PLOW	336
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	336
Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models	336
Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models	337
Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models	337
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	341
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	342
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	342
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	343
Jack Location	344
Spare Tire Stowage	344
Spare Tire Removal	345
Preparations For Jacking	345
Jacking Instructions	346
JUMP-STARTING	351
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	353
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	354
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	355
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L	357
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L	358
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II	359
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	359
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	360
REPLACEMENT PARTS	362
DEALER SERVICE	362
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	362
Engine Oil	363
Engine Oil Filter	366
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	366
Maintenance-Free Battery	367
Air Conditioner Maintenance	368
Body Lubrication	369
Windshield Wiper Blades	369
Adding Washer Fluid	370
Exhaust System	371
Cooling System	374
Brake System	379
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	381
Transfer Case	382
Automatic Transmission	383
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving	386
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	387
FUSES	392
Interior Fuses	392
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	395
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)	398
VEHICLE STORAGE	400
REPLACEMENT BULBS	400
BULB REPLACEMENT	401
Head Lamp	401
Front Turn Signal	402
Front Fog Lamp	403
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps	404
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	406
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	407
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	408
Engine	408
Chassis	409
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	411
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	412
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	412
Required Maintenance Intervals	414
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	431
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	433
Prepare For The Appointment	433
Prepare A List	433
Be Reasonable With Requests	433
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	433
Chrysler LLC Customer Center	434
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	434
In Mexico contact:	434
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	435
Service Contract	435
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	436
MOPAR PARTS	436
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	436
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	436
In Canada	437
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	437
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	439
Treadwear	439
Traction Grades	439