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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manufactured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the "LEARN" or "TRAIN" button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. 3 Training The Garage Door Opener 1 - Door Opener 2 - Training Button 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink௡ button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink௡ indicator light in view.

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 A Key	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	16
SENTRY KEYĥ	17
Replacement Keys	18
Customer Key Programming	18
General Information	19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	20
To Arm The System	20
Rearming The System	20
To Disarm The System	21
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override	21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate	22
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press	22
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped	23
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
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	28
DOOR LOCKS	31
Manual Door Locks	31
Power Door Locks	32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	35
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED	37
Power Window Switches	37
Auto-Down	38
Window Lockout Switch	39
LIFTGATE	39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	41
Lap/Shoulder Belts	44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	50
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions	51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	55
Energy Management Feature	56
Seat Belt Pretensioners	56
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped	57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	61
Seat Belt Extender	62
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features	65
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	69
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	76
Child Restraints	77
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	86
SAFETY TIPS	87
Transporting Passengers	87
Exhaust Gas	87
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	88
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	90
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	91
MIRRORS	96
Inside Day/Night Mirror	96
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped	97
Power Mirrors	98
Outside Mirror — Driver Side	99
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side	99
Folding Outside Mirrors	100
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	100
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped	101
Sun Visor Sliding Feature	101
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	101
Operation	103
Phone Call Features	110
Uconnect™ Phone Features	113
Advanced Phone Connectivity	118
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	120
General Information	131
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	131
Voice Command System Operation	131
Commands	132
Voice Training	136
SEATS	136
Power Seats — If Equipped	137
Heated Seats — If Equipped	138
Manual Front Seat Adjustment	139
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	141
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped	141
Driver's Seatback Recline	142
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat	143
Head Restraints	144
Folding Rear Seat	147
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped	149
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	149
LIGHTS	151
Multifunction Lever	151
Headlights And Parking Lights	152
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	152
Lights-On Reminder	152
Fog Lights — If Equipped	152
Turn Signals	153
High/Low Beam Switch	154
Flash-To-Pass	154
Instrument Panel Dimming	154
Map/Reading Lights	155
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	156
Windshield Wiper Operation	157
Intermittent Wiper System	157
Windshield Washers	158
Mist Feature	158
TILT STEERING COLUMN	159
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	160
To Activate	161
To Set A Desired Speed	161
To Deactivate	161
To Resume Speed	162
To Vary The Speed Setting	162
To Accelerate For Passing	162
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED	163
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ	164
Programming A Rolling Code	165
Programming A Non-Rolling Code	167
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming	168
Using HomeLinkĥ	169
Security	170
Troubleshooting Tips	170
General Information	171
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED	172
Opening Sunroof — Express	173
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode	173
Closing Sunroof — Express	173
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode	173
Pinch Protect Feature	173
Venting Sunroof — Express	174
Sunshade Operation	174
Wind Buffeting	174
Sunroof Maintenance	174
Ignition Off Operation	174
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS	175
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	178
CUPHOLDERS	180
STORAGE	180
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin	180
Door Storage	182
CONSOLE FEATURES	183
CARGO AREA FEATURES	184
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight	184
Cargo Cover	185
Removable Load Floor	187
Cargo Tie-Down Loops	187
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped	189
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	189
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	189
Rear Window Defroster	190
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED	191
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	195
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	198
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	199
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	200
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	213
Control Buttons	214
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	215
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped	218
EVIC Functions	219
Compass/Temperature/Audio	219
Average Fuel Economy	219
Distance To Empty (DTE)	220
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)	220
Elapsed Time	220
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	221
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	226
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	226
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	234
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	236
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	239
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	239
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	241
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	245
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	245
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	245
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	245
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	246
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	249
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	251
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	253
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	254
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	254
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	260
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	262
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	264
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	264
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	265
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	269
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	270
Using This Feature	271
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	271
Play Mode	271
List Or Browse Mode	273
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	275
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	276
Radio Operation	277
CD Player	277
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	277
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	278
CLIMATE CONTROLS	278
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	279
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	283
Operating Tips	289
STARTING AND OPERATING	293
STARTING PROCEDURES	297
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	297
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	298
Normal Starting	298
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)	299
If Engine Fails To Start	299
After Starting	299
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	300
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	300
Five–Speed Manual Transmission	300
Recommended Shift Speeds	301
Downshifting	302
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	302
Key Ignition Park Interlock	304
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	304
Gear Ranges	305
AUTOSTICKĥ	310
Operation	310
General Information	311
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED	311
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	312
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	312
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged	313
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	314
Hill Climbing	315
Driving Through Water	318
After Driving Off-Road	320
POWER STEERING	321
Power Steering Fluid Check	322
PARKING BRAKE	323
BRAKE SYSTEM	325
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	326
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	328
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	329
Brake Assist System (BAS)	329
Traction Control System (TCS)	330
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	330
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped	331
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Or Off-Road Package Only	332
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	334
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	337
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	339
Tire Markings	339
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	342
Tire Terminology And Definitions	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
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	351
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	352
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	353
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	353
Tire Spinning	354
Tread Wear Indicators	354
Life Of Tire	355
Replacement Tires	356
TIRE CHAINS	357
SNOW TIRES	357
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	358
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	359
Base System	362
Premium System – If Equipped	364
General Information	368
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	369
Reformulated Gasoline	369
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	370
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	370
MMT In Gasoline	371
Materials Added To Fuel	371
Fuel System Cautions	371
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	372
ADDING FUEL	373
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	373
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	375
VEHICLE LOADING	375
Vehicle Certification Label	375
TRAILER TOWING	377
Common Towing Definitions	377
Trailer Hitch Classification	380
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	381
Trailer And Tongue Weight	382
Towing Requirements	383
Towing Tips	388
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	389
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	391
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	392
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	392
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING	393
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	394
Jack Location	394
Spare Tire Stowage	395
Preparations For Jacking	395
Jacking Instructions	396
Road Tire Installation	402
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	404
Preparations For Jump-Start	405
Jump-Starting Procedure	406
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	408
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	409
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	411
With Ignition Key	411
Without The Ignition Key	412
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	413
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L	415
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L	416
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	417
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	417
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	418
REPLACEMENT PARTS	419
DEALER SERVICE	420
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	420
Engine Oil	421
Engine Oil Filter	424
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	424
Maintenance-Free Battery	425
Air Conditioner Maintenance	426
Body Lubrication	429
Windshield Wiper Blades	429
Adding Washer Fluid	430
Exhaust System	431
Cooling System	433
Brake System	438
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped	441
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	442
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only	443
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only	443
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	444
FUSES	450
Integrated Power Module	450
VEHICLE STORAGE	454
REPLACEMENT BULBS	454
BULB REPLACEMENT	455
Headlamps	455
Fog Lamps	455
Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps	455
License Lamps	456
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	456
FLUID CAPACITIES	456
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	457
Engine	457
Chassis	458
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	459
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	460
Required Maintenance Intervals	462
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	475
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	477
Prepare For The Appointment	477
Prepare A List	477
Be Reasonable With Requests	477
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	477
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	478
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	478
In Mexico contact:	478
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	479
Service Contract	479
WARRANTY INFORMATION	480
MOPARĥ PARTS	480
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	480
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	480
In Canada	481
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	481
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	483
Treadwear	483
Traction Grades	483