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192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to rubber seal at the top of the windshield. pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the rear door. 6. Clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the door frame. 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the door rail in position.

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
Ignition Key Removal	16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	17
SENTRY KEYĥ	18
Replacement Keys	19
Customer Key Programming	19
General Information	20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED	21
Rearming The System	21
To Arm The System	21
To Disarm The System	22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED	22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED	23
To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate	23
Remote Key Unlock On First Press	24
To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate	25
Sound Horn On Lock	25
Using The Panic Alarm	25
To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock	26
Programming Additional Transmitters	27
General Information	27
Transmitter Battery Replacement	27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED	28
How To Use Remote Start	29
DOORS	31
Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped	32
Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped	32
Front Door Removal	32
Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)	34
DOOR LOCKS	36
Manual Door Locks	36
Power Door Locks — If Equipped	38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors	40
WINDOWS	41
Power Windows — If Equipped	41
Wind Buffeting	43
REAR SWING GATE	44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	45
Lap/Shoulder Belts	48
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout — Four-Door Models Only	53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	54
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage	55
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions	56
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped	56
Energy Management Feature	57
Seat Belt Pretensioners	58
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)	58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women	59
Seat Belt Extender	60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags	60
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls	65
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	72
Child Restraints	73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	86
SAFETY TIPS	87
Transporting Passengers	87
Exhaust Gas	88
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle	89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	93
MIRRORS	98
Inside Day/Night Mirror	98
Outside Mirrors	99
Power Mirrors — If Equipped	100
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped	100
Vanity Mirrors	100
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED	101
Operation	103
Phone Call Features	111
Uconnect™ Phone Features	114
Advanced Phone Connectivity	119
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone	121
General Information	132
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED	132
Voice Command System Operation	132
Commands	133
Voice Training	137
SEATS	137
Front Seat Adjustment	137
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped	138
Front Seatback Recline	139
Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two-Door Models	140
Tip n' Slide Seats — Two-Door Models	141
Heated Seats — If Equipped	143
Head Restraints	144
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two-Door Models	146
Removing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models	147
Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models	148
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	150
LIGHTS	151
Multifunction Lever	151
Headlights And Parking Lights	152
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped	152
Turn Signals	153
Lane Change Assist	154
Lights-On Reminder	154
High/Low Beam Switch	154
Flash-To-Pass	154
Front Fog Lights	154
Instrument Panel Dimmer	155
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped	155
Interior Lights	156
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	157
Windshield Wiper Operation	158
Intermittent Wiper System	158
Windshield Washers	159
Mist Feature	160
TILT STEERING COLUMN	160
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	161
To Activate	162
To Set A Desired Speed	163
To Deactivate	163
To Resume Speed	163
To Vary The Speed Setting	163
To Accelerate For Passing	164
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET	164
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED	168
CUPHOLDERS	170
Front Cupholders	170
Rear Cupholders	170
STORAGE	171
Glovebox Storage	171
Console Storage Compartment	171
Rear Storage Compartment	171
DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED	172
Removing The Soft Top	172
Installing The Soft Top	175
FREEDOM TOP™ THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED	178
Front Panel(s) Removal	179
Freedom Top™ Storage Bag	181
Front Panel(s) Installation	185
Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed	185
Rear Hard Top Removal	186
Rear Hard Top Installation	189
DOOR FRAME	189
Door Frame Removal	190
Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models	192
Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models	193
SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS	196
Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top	198
Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top	200
Lowering The Soft Top	203
Raising The Soft Top	212
SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS	221
Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top	224
Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top	227
Folding Down The Soft Top	230
Putting Up The Soft Top	240
SUNRIDERĥ (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED	249
Opening The Sunriderĥ	250
Closing The Sunriderĥ	252
SUNRIDERĥ (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED	252
Opening The Sunriderĥ	253
Closing The Sunriderĥ	255
FOLDING WINDSHIELD	255
Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars	257
Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars	260
REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY	262
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped	262
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped	263
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	265
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	269
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER	270
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS	271
COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED	286
Control Buttons	286
Compass/Temperature Display	287
Trip Conditions	289
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED	291
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays	293
Oil Change Required	294
EVIC Main Menu	295
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped	295
Average Fuel Economy	298
Distance To Empty (DTE)	299
Elapsed Time	299
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)	299
System Status	300
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)	300
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)	303
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode	304
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)	312
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files	314
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	316
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)	316
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	318
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED	322
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped	322
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped	322
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)	323
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	323
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play	326
Notes on Playing MP3 Files	328
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode	331
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)	331
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode	332
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play	337
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	339
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	342
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)	342
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped	343
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED	347
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device	348
Using This Feature	348
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons	349
Play Mode	349
List Or Browse Mode	350
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)	352
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS	354
Radio Operation	354
CD Player	355
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	355
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES	356
CLIMATE CONTROLS	356
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning	356
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped	360
Operating Tips	366
STARTING AND OPERATING	369
STARTING PROCEDURES	374
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	374
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	374
Normal Starting	375
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C)	375
If Engine Fails To Start	375
After Starting	377
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED	377
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	378
Shifting	379
Downshifting	380
Reverse Shifting	381
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED	381
Key Ignition Park Interlock	383
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System	384
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission	384
Gear Ranges	386
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC Iĥ OR ROCK-TRACĥ)	392
Operating Instructions/Precautions	392
Shift Positions	394
Shifting Procedure	395
TRAC-LOKĥ REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED	396
AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOKĥ) — RUBICON MODELS	397
ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF EQUIPPED	398
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	400
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS	401
Side Step Removal – If Equipped	401
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving	402
When To Use 4L (Low) Range	403
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation	403
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand	404
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)	405
Hill Climbing	408
Driving Through Water	410
After Driving Off-Road	413
POWER STEERING	414
Power Steering Fluid Check	415
PARKING BRAKE	416
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	419
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM	421
Traction Control System (TCS)	421
Brake Assist System (BAS)	422
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	422
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)	426
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	427
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light	431
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	432
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped	433
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	434
Tire Markings	434
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	438
Tire Terminology And Definitions	439
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure	440
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION	445
Tire Pressure	445
Tire Inflation Pressures	446
Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation	447
Radial-Ply Tires	448
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped	448
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped	449
Full Size Spare – If Equipped	449
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped	450
Tire Spinning	450
Tread Wear Indicators	451
Life Of Tire	452
Replacement Tires	452
TIRE CHAINS	454
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	455
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	456
Base System	459
General Information	461
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	462
Reformulated Gasoline	462
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	463
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles	463
MMT In Gasoline	464
Materials Added To Fuel	464
Fuel System Cautions	465
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	466
ADDING FUEL	467
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	467
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	468
VEHICLE LOADING	468
Certification Label	468
TRAILER TOWING	471
Common Towing Definitions	471
Trailer Hitch Classification	474
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)	475
Trailer And Tongue Weight	479
Towing Requirements	480
Towing Tips	485
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	487
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle	487
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models	488
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	493
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	494
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	494
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING	495
Jack Location	496
Spare Tire Stowage	497
Preparations For Jacking	497
Jacking Instructions	498
Road Tire Installation	502
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	503
Preparations For Jump-Start	504
Jump-Starting Procedure	505
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	507
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED	508
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE	509
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	510
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob	511
Four–Wheel Drive Models	512
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	513
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L	515
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II	516
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message	516
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	517
REPLACEMENT PARTS	518
DEALER SERVICE	519
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	519
Engine Oil	520
Engine Oil Filter	522
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	522
Maintenance-Free Battery	523
Air Conditioner Maintenance	524
Body Lubrication	528
Windshield Wiper Blades	528
Adding Washer Fluid	529
Exhaust System	529
Cooling System	532
Brake System	537
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped	539
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – Manual Transmission	541
Manual Transmission – If Equipped	541
Transfer Case	542
Front/Rear Axle Fluid	543
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion	543
FUSES	551
Totally Integrated Power Module	551
VEHICLE STORAGE	556
REPLACEMENT BULBS	557
BULB REPLACEMENT	558
Headlamp	558
Front Park/Turn Signal	559
Front Side Marker	559
Front Fog Lamp	559
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp	560
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)	560
FLUID CAPACITIES	561
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS	562
Engine	562
Chassis	563
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	565
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	566
Required Maintenance Intervals	568
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	583
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	585
Prepare For The Appointment	585
Prepare A List	585
Be Reasonable With Requests	585
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	585
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center	586
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	586
In Mexico contact:	586
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	587
Service Contract	587
WARRANTY INFORMATION	588
MOPARĥ PARTS	588
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	588
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.	588
In Canada	589
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	589
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	591
Treadwear	591
Traction Grades	591