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STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information. WARNING! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle further information. and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all allowance for the presence of a driver. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ready for operationЉ condition. The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. 5

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
Key Fob	17
Removing Key Fob From Ignition	18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	20
SENTRY KEYĥ	21
Replacement Keys	22
Customer Key Programming	22
General Information	22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	23
Rearming The System	23
To Arm The System	23
To Disarm The System	24
ILLUMINATED ENTRY	25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)	25
To Unlock The Doors	26
To Lock The Doors	27
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped	27
Using The Panic Alarm	28
Programming Additional Transmitters	28
Transmitter Battery Replacement	28
General Information	30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	31
How To Use Remote Start	31
DOOR LOCKS	35
Power Door Locks	36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	37
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO	38
WINDOWS	43
Power Windows	43
Wind Buffeting	46
LIFTGATE	46
Liftgate Flipper Glass	47
Power Liftgate — If Equipped	48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	50
Lap/Shoulder Belts	54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	59
Energy Management Feature	60
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	61
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	62
Seat Belt Pretensioners	63
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)	63
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	67
Seatbelt Lock Out	69
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	69
Seat Belt Extender	69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags	70
Advanced Front Airbag Features	72
Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls	76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	83
Child Restraints	84
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	97
SAFETY TIPS	98
Transporting Passengers	98
Exhaust Gas	99
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	100
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	102
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	103
MIRRORS	110
Inside Day/Night Mirror	110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	111
Outside Mirrors	112
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature	112
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped	112
Outside Power Mirrors	112
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	113
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	113
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped	114
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED	114
Rear Cross Path	120
Modes Of Operation	122
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	123
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	123
SEATS	123
Power Seats — If Equipped	124
Passenger's Power Seat	126
Power Lumbar — If Equipped	127
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment	128
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline	129
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped	130
Heated Seats — If Equipped	131
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped	133
Head Restraints	134
Reclining Rear Seat	141
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED	142
Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory	143
Memory Position Recall	144
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory	144
Easy Entry/Exit Seat	145
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	146
LIGHTS	148
Headlight Switch	148
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	149
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers	149
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped	150
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	151
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only	151
Headlight Delay	151
Parking Lights And Panel Lights	152
Fog Lights — If Equipped	152
Interior Lights	153
Lights-On Reminder	154
Battery Saver	154
Front Map/Reading Lights	154
Ambient Light	155
Multifunction Lever	156
Turn Signals	156
Lane Change Assist	156
Flash-To-Pass	156
High/Low Beam Switch	157
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	157
Windshield Wiper Operation	158
Intermittent Wiper System	158
Windshield Washer Operation	159
Mist	160
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped	161
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN	162
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED	163
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED	164
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL	165
To Activate	167
To Set A Desired Speed	167
To Deactivate	167
To Resume Speed	167
To Vary The Speed Setting	168
To Accelerate For Passing	168
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED	169
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation	172
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	172
To Activate	173
To Set A Desired ACC Speed	174
To Cancel	175
To Turn Off	176
To Resume Speed	176
To Vary The Speed Setting	177
Setting The Following Distance In ACC	178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu	180
Display Warnings And Maintenance	182
Precautions While Driving With ACC	186
General Information	190
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode	190
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped	192
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED	197
ParkSenseĥ Sensors	197
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display	197
ParkSenseĥ Display	198
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ	202
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System	202
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System	203
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions	203
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED	206
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio	207
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio	208
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	208
Front Map/Reading Lights	208
Sunglass Bin Door	209
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	210
Programming HomeLinkĥ	211
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming	214
Using HomeLinkĥ	214
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button	215
Security	215
Troubleshooting Tips	215
General Information	216
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	216
Opening Sunroof — Express	217
Closing Sunroof — Express	217
Pinch Protect Feature	217
Pinch Protect Override	218
Venting Sunroof — Express	218
Sunshade Operation	218
Wind Buffeting	218
Sunroof Maintenance	219
Ignition OFF Operation	219
COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED	219
Opening Sunroof – Express	220
Venting Sunroof – Express	220
Closing Sunroof – Express	221
Opening Power Shade – Express	221
Closing Power Shade – Express	221
Sunroof And Power Shade Movement – Manual	222
Pinch Protect Feature	222
Pinch Protect Override	222
Pinch Protect Override Cancellation	222
Wind Buffeting	223
Sunroof Maintenance	223
Ignition OFF Operation	223
Sunroof Fully Closed	223
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	223
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	228
CUPHOLDERS	230
STORAGE	231
Glove Compartment	231
Door Storage	232
Center Console	232
CARGO AREA FEATURES	233
Rechargeable Flashlight	233
Cargo Storage Bins	235
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped	236
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	238
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	239
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	239
Rear Window Defroster	240
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	241
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	245
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	248
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	249
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	250
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)	260
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	262
EVIC White Telltale Lights	268
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights	269
EVIC Red Telltale Lights	271
Engine Oil Change Indicator System	274
Fuel Economy	274
Vehicle Speed	276
Trip Info	276
Units	277
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)	278
Tire PSI	278
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped	279
Compass / Temperature Display	279
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)	282
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	290
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	290
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	290
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	290
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	291
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	293
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	296
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	298
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	299
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	299
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	305
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	307
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	309
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	309
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	310
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	314
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	315
Connecting The iPodĥ or External USB Device	316
Using This Feature	316
Controlling The iPodĥ or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	317
Play Mode	317
List Or Browse Mode	319
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	321
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED	322
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED	322
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	323
Radio Operation	324
CD Player	324
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	325
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	325
CLIMATE CONTROLS	325
Dual-Zone Manual Heating and Air Conditioning	326
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	330
Operating Tips	336
Operating Tips Chart	338
STARTING AND OPERATING	339
STARTING PROCEDURES	345
Automatic Transmission	345
Keyless Enter-N-Go	346
Normal Starting	347
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	348
If Engine Fails To Start	349
After Starting	350
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	350
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	351
Key Ignition Park Interlock	351
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	352
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	352
Gear Ranges	352
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION	359
Quadra-Trac Iĥ Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped	359
Quadra-Trac IIĥ Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped	360
Shift Positions	361
Shifting Procedures	362
Quadra-Driveĥ II System – If Equipped	364
SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED	365
Description	365
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	367
QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED	367
Description	367
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages	370
Operation	370
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	372
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	372
Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped	373
When To Use 4WD LOW Range – If Equipped	373
Driving Through Water	374
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	375
Hill Climbing	375
Traction Downhill	376
After Driving Off-Road	376
POWER STEERING	377
Power Steering Fluid Check	380
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY	381
PARKING BRAKE	381
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	383
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	383
Traction Control System (TCS)	384
Brake Assist System (BAS)	384
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	385
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	386
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	389
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	389
Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped	392
Rain Brake Support – If Equipped	392
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only	392
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light	394
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	396
Tire Markings	396
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	399
Tire Terminology and Definitions	400
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	401
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	405
Tire Pressure	405
Tire Inflation Pressures	406
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation	408
Radial-Ply Tires	408
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped	408
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	409
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	410
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	410
Tire Spinning	411
Tread Wear Indicators	412
Life Of Tire	412
Replacement Tires	413
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)	414
SNOW TIRES	415
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	416
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	417
Base System	419
Premium System – If Equipped	422
General Information	426
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	426
Reformulated Gasoline	427
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	427
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	428
MMT In Gasoline	429
Materials Added to Fuel	429
Fuel System Cautions	429
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	430
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED	431
E-85 General Information	431
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)	432
Fuel Requirements	432
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles	433
Starting	434
Cruising Range	434
Replacement Parts	434
Maintenance	434
ADDING FUEL	435
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	435
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	438
VEHICLE LOADING	438
Certification Label	438
TRAILER TOWING	440
Common Towing Definitions	441
Trailer Hitch Classification	445
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	446
Trailer And Tongue Weight	447
Towing Requirements	448
Towing Tips	453
SNOW PLOW	454
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	455
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	455
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models	456
Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac Iĥ (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models	456
Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac IIĥ /Quadra–Driveĥ II Four-Wheel Drive Models	457
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	463
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	464
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	464
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	465
Jack Location	466
Spare Tire Stowage	466
Preparations For Jacking	467
Jacking Instructions	468
JUMP-STARTING	473
Preparations For Jump-Start	474
Jump-Starting Procedure	475
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	477
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	478
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	479
Towing Without the Ignition Key Fob	481
Two-Wheel Drive Models	481
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles	482
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	483
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L	485
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L	486
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II	487
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	487
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	488
REPLACEMENT PARTS	489
DEALER SERVICE	490
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	490
Engine Oil	491
Engine Oil Filter	494
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	494
Maintenance-Free Battery	495
Air Conditioner Maintenance	497
Body Lubrication	498
Windshield Wiper Blades	498
Adding Washer Fluid	500
Exhaust System	501
Cooling System	504
Brake System	509
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	511
Transfer Case	512
Automatic Transmission	513
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	517
FUSES	522
Totally Integrated Power Module	522
VEHICLE STORAGE	527
REPLACEMENT BULBS	528
BULB REPLACEMENT	529
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Equipped	529
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped	529
Front Turn Signal	530
Front Fog Lamps	530
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps	532
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp	533
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	534
Rear License Lamp	534
FLUID CAPACITIES	535
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	536
Engine	536
Chassis	537
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	539
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	540
Required Maintenance Intervals	541
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	555
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	557
Prepare For The Appointment	557
Prepare A List	557
Be Reasonable With Requests	557
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	557
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	558
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	558
In Mexico contact:	558
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	559
Service Contract	559
WARRANTY INFORMATION	560
MOPARĥ PARTS	560
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	560
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	560
In Canada	561
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	561
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	563
Treadwear	563
Traction Grades	563