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140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the to turn on the parking lights. headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam Turn the end of the lever to the second detent to turn on selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the headlights. the passing lights and the fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Headlight Control Multifunction Lever

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
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	10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Ignition Key Removal	13
Locking Doors With A Key	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEY	16
Replacement Keys	17
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	19
To Set The Security Alarm	19
To Disarm The System	20
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override	20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	20
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	21
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press	21
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	22
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate	22
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock	22
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock	23
Using The Panic Alarm	24
Programming Additional Transmitters	24
General Information	24
Transmitter Battery Replacement	25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	26
How to Use Remote Start	26
DOOR LOCKS	29
Manual Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	30
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)	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	40
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	45
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	49
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped	49
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped	50
Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints (AHR)	50
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)	54
Seat Belt Extender	56
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags	57
Advanced Front Airbag Features	59
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls	64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	71
Child Restraint	73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	81
SAFETY TIPS	82
Transporting Passengers	82
Exhaust Gas	82
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	83
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle	84
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	86
MIRRORS	90
Inside Day/Night Mirror	90
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	90
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	91
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	91
Power Mirrors	92
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	93
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	93
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	93
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	94
Operation	96
Phone Call Features	104
Uconnect™ Phone Features	107
Advanced Phone Connectivity	111
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	113
General Information	122
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	122
Voice Command System Operation	122
Commands	124
Voice Training	127
SEATS	127
Front Seat Adjustment	127
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	129
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	129
Driver's Seatback Recline	130
Six-Way Power Seats — If Equipped	131
Heated Seats — If Equipped	132
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	133
Adjusting Active Head Restraints	134
Folding Rear Seat	137
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	139
LIGHTS	141
Multifunction Lever	141
Headlights and Parking Lights	141
Instrument Panel Dimming	142
Lights-On Reminder	142
Fog Lights — If Equipped	143
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	143
Turn Signals	143
Lane Change Assist	144
High/Low Beam Switch	144
Flash-to-Pass	144
Map/Reading Lights	145
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	145
Windshield Wiper Operation	146
Intermittent Wiper System	147
Windshield Washers	147
Mist Feature	148
TILT STEERING COLUMN	148
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	149
To Activate	150
To Set a Desired Speed	151
To Deactivate	151
To Resume Speed	151
To Vary the Speed Setting	151
Manual Transaxle	152
To Accelerate for Passing	152
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	153
Programming HomeLink	154
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	157
Using HomeLink	157
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button	158
Security	158
Troubleshooting Tips	158
General Information	159
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	159
Opening the Sunroof	160
Closing the Sunroof	160
Pinch Protect Feature	161
Pinch Protect Override	161
Venting Sunroof — Express	161
Sunshade Operation	161
Wind Buffeting	162
Sunroof Maintenance	162
Ignition Off Operation	162
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	162
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	164
CUPHOLDERS	166
STORAGE	167
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin	167
Door Storage	168
CONSOLE FEATURES	169
CARGO AREA FEATURES	170
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight	170
Cargo Cover	171
Removable Load Floor	173
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	174
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	175
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	175
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	175
Rear Window Defroster	176
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	177
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	178
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	182
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	183
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	184
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	197
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped	199
EVIC Functions	200
Compass/Temperature/Audio	201
Average Fuel Economy	201
Distance To Empty (DTE)	201
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	201
Elapsed Time	202
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	202
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	207
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	207
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	215
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	217
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	220
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	220
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	222
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped	223
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped	223
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio	223
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio	225
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)	227
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	227
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	230
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	233
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	235
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO	236
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	236
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	242
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	244
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	246
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	247
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED	248
Connecting The iPod	248
Using This Feature	249
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons	249
Play Mode	249
List Or Browse Mode	251
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU/RBZ RADIOS ONLY)	253
System Activation	253
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)	253
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	254
Satellite Antenna	254
Reception Quality	254
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode	255
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)	258
Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped)	258
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED	258
Radio Operation	259
CD Player	259
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	259
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	260
CLIMATE CONTROLS	260
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning	261
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	265
Operating Tips	271
STARTING AND OPERATING	274
STARTING PROCEDURES	278
Manual Transaxle – If Equipped	278
Automatic Transaxle – If Equipped	278
Normal Starting	279
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)	279
If Engine Fails to Start	280
After Starting	280
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	280
MANUAL TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED	281
Five–Speed Manual Transaxle	281
Recommended Shift Speeds	282
Downshifting	282
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED	283
Brake/Transmission Interlock System	284
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System	284
Gear Ranges	285
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED	286
Operation	287
General Information	287
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED	288
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	289
Acceleration	289
Traction	289
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	290
Flowing/Rising Water	290
Shallow Standing Water	290
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	292
POWER STEERING	292
Power Steering Fluid Check	294
PARKING BRAKE	294
BRAKE SYSTEM	297
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	298
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	300
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	300
Traction Control System (TCS)	300
Brake Assist System (BAS)	301
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	302
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transaxle Only	303
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	304
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	309
Tire Markings	309
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	312
Tire Terminology and Definitions	313
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	314
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	318
Tire Pressure	318
Tire Inflation Pressures	319
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation	320
Radial Ply Tires	321
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	321
Tire Spinning	322
Tread Wear Indicators	323
Life of Tire	324
Replacement Tires	324
TIRE CHAINS	325
SNOW TIRES	326
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	326
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	327
Base System	330
Premium System – If Equipped	332
General Information	335
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	336
Reformulated Gasoline	336
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	337
E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	337
MMT In Gasoline	338
Materials Added To Fuel	338
Fuel System Cautions	339
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	340
ADDING FUEL	340
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	340
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	342
VEHICLE LOADING	342
Vehicle Certification Label	343
TRAILER TOWING	345
Common Towing Definitions	345
Trailer Hitch Classification	347
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	348
Trailer and Tongue Weight	348
Towing Requirements	349
Towing Tips	354
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	356
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)	356
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	358
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	359
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	359
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING	361
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	361
Jack Location	362
Spare Tire Stowage	362
Preparations For Jacking	362
Jacking Instructions	363
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	367
Preparations for Jump-Start	368
Jump-Starting Procedure	369
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	371
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	372
With Ignition Key	372
Without The Ignition Key	374
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	376
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L	378
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	379
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	380
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	380
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	381
REPLACEMENT PARTS	382
DEALER SERVICE	383
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	383
Engine Oil	384
Engine Oil Filter	387
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	387
Maintenance-Free Battery	388
Air Conditioner Maintenance	389
Body Lubrication	390
Windshield Wiper Blades	391
Adding Washer Fluid	391
Exhaust System	392
Cooling System	394
Brake System	399
Automatic Transaxle (CVT) – If Equipped	401
Manual Transaxle – If Equipped	402
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only	403
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only	404
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	404
FUSES	409
Integrated Power Module (IPM)	409
VEHICLE STORAGE	412
REPLACEMENT BULBS	413
BULB REPLACEMENT	414
Headlamps	414
Fog Lamps	416
Tail Lamp, Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamp	417
License Lamps	418
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	420
Off-Road Lamp	420
FLUID CAPACITIES	422
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	423
Engine	423
Chassis	424
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	426
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	427
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	427
Required Maintenance Intervals	429
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	446
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	448
Prepare For The Appointment	448
Prepare A List	448
Be Reasonable With Requests	448
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	448
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	449
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	449
In Mexico contact:	449
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	450
Service Contract	450
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	451
MOPAR PARTS	451
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	451
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	451
In Canada	452
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	452
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	454
Treadwear	454
Traction Grades	454