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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
5
Introduction
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
6
Vehicle Identification Number
8
Warnings and Cautions
8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
14
Sentry Key
17
Replacement Keys
18
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
19
Rearming of the System
19
Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
22
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
22
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
22
Using the RKE Transmitter
23
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
32
How to Use Remote Start
32
Door Locks
36
Manual Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
38
Keyless Enter-N-Go
39
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
39
Power Vent Windows - if Equipped
43
Windows
43
Power Windows
44
Sliding Side Door
48
Power Sliding Side Door - if Equipped
49
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
53
Liftgate
55
Power Liftgate - if Equipped
56
Occupant Restraints
59
Lap/Shoulder Belts
63
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions
69
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) - if Equipped
70
Energy Management Feature
71
Seat Belt Pretensioners
71
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) - if Equipped
72
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
76
Seat Belt Extender
77
Seat Belt Lock out
77
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
77
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
77
Air Bag System Components
79
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
80
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
83
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
90
Child Restraints
91
Commercial Cargo Vehicles (no Factory Installed Rear Seats) - if Equipped
102
Restraining Infants and Small Children in Commercial Cargo Vehicles
103
Engine Break-In Recommendations
105
Maintaining Your Vehicle
105
Safety Tips
106
Transporting Passengers
106
Exhaust Gas
106
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
107
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
109
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
111
Mirrors
118
Inside Day/Night Mirror - if Equipped
118
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
118
Outside Mirrors
119
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
120
Outside Mirror Folding Feature
120
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
120
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
121
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - if Equipped
122
Power Folding Mirrors - if Equipped
122
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
122
Blind Spot Monitoring - if Equipped
123
Rear Cross Path
129
Modes of Operation
130
Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
131
Operation
134
Phone Call Features
141
Uconnect™ Phone Features
144
Advanced Phone Connectivity
149
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
150
General Information
161
Voice Command - if Equipped
161
Voice Command System Operation
161
Commands
162
Voice Training
166
Seats
166
Power Seats - if Equipped
167
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
169
Heated Seats - if Equipped
169
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
172
Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
173
Head Restraints
174
Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped
178
Quad Seats - if Equipped
185
Second Row Bench Seat - if Equipped
191
Third Row Power Folding Seat - if Equipped
193
Third Row Power Recline - if Equipped
193
Manually Folding Third Row Seats - if Equipped
195
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
198
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
199
Transmitter to Memory
199
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)
202
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
198
To Open and Close the Hood
203
Lights
204
Interior Lighting
205
Parking Lights
207
Headlights
207
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
207
Headlights on with Wipers - if Equipped
207
Headlight Delay - if Equipped
208
Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
208
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
209
Battery Protection
209
Multifunction Lever
209
Turn Signals
210
High/Low Beam Switch
210
Flash-To-Pass
211
Smartbeam™ - if Equipped
211
Windshield Wipers and Washers
212
Mist, Front Wiper and Washer
213
Intermittent, Low and High Speed Wipers
213
Rear Wiper and Washer
213
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
214
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
217
Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
218
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
219
To Activate
220
To Set a Desired Speed
221
To Deactivate
221
To Resume Speed
221
To Vary the Speed Setting
221
To Accelerate for Passing
222
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
222
Parksense Sensors
223
Parksense Warning Display
223
Parksense Display
224
Enabling/Disabling Parksense
227
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
228
Cleaning the Parksense System
228
Parksense System Usage Precautions
228
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
231
Turning Parkview on or off - with Navigation/Multimedia Radio
233
Turning Parkview on or off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
234
Overhead Consoles
234
Front Overhead Console
234
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
235
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
235
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - if Equipped
237
Rear Overhead Consoles - if Equipped
237
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
238
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
240
Programming a Rolling Code
240
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
242
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
243
Using Homelink
245
Security
245
Troubleshooting Tips
246
General Information
247
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
247
Opening Sunroof - Express
248
Opening the Sunroof - Manual Mode
248
Closing Sunroof - Express
248
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
249
Pinch Protect Feature
249
Pinch Protect Override
249
Venting Sunroof - Express
249
Sunshade Operation
249
Wind Buffeting
250
Sunroof Maintenance
250
Ignition off Operation
250
Sunroof Fully Closed
250
Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped
250
Power Inverter - if Equipped
255
Cupholders
256
Instrument Panel Cupholders
256
Super Console - if Equipped
257
Premium Console Cupholders - if Equipped
258
Interior Bottle Holders
259
Smoker's Package Kit - if Equipped
260
Storage
260
Glove Compartments
260
Door Trim Panel Storage
261
Driver Seatback Storage - if Equipped
262
Umbrella Holder
262
Second Row Floor Storage Bins
263
Storage bin Safety Warning
264
Center and Rear Overhead Console Storage - if Equipped
265
Coat Hooks
266
Cargo Area Storage
266
Console Features
267
Basic Console
267
Premium Console - if Equipped
268
Super Console - if Equipped
272
Cargo Area Features
274
Rechargeable Flashlight
274
Rear Window Features
275
Rear Window Defroster
275
Rear Load-Leveling System - if Equipped
276
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
276
Deploying the Crossbars
278
Sun Screens - if Equipped
283
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
285
Instrument Panel Features
289
Instrument Cluster - Base
290
Instrument Cluster - Premium
291
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
292
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
306
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
308
EVIC White Telltale Lights
311
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
312
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
312
Oil Change Required
315
Fuel Economy
316
Trip Info
318
Vehicle Speed
318
(Customer Information Features)
319
Tire PSI
319
Units
319
Vehicle Info
319
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages
320
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - if Equipped
320
Compass / Temperature Display
320
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
322
Media Center 730N/430/430N
329
Equipped
330
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) - if Equipped
330
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
330
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
330
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
330
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
333
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
335
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
338
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
339
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
339
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
345
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
347
List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
349
Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
349
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
350
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
354
Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
354
Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
355
Using this Feature
356
Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
356
Play Mode
357
List or Browse Mode
358
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
360
Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (VES)™ - if Equipped
361
Getting Started
361
Play Video Games
362
Listen to an Audio Source on Channel 2 While a Video Is Playing on Channel 1
365
Dual Video Screen
367
Play a DVD Using the Touch-Screen Radio
367
Play a DVD Using the VES™ Player (if Equipped)
370
Listen to an Audio Source While a Video Is Playing
372
Third Row Swivel Screen (if Equipped)
375
Important Notes for Dual Video Screen System
376
Remote Control
376
Remote Control Storage
379
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries
380
Headphones Operation
380
Controls
381
Replacing the Headphone Batteries
382
Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
382
System Information
384
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
397
Radio Operation
398
CD Player
398
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
399
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
399
Climate Controls
400
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System - if Equipped
400
Rear Manual Climate Control - if Equipped
405
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
408
Summer Operation
419
Winter Operation
419
Vacation/Storage
420
Window Fogging
420
Outside Air Intake
420
Operating Tips
421
A/C Air Filter
421
Starting and Operating
423
Starting Procedures
427
Automatic Transmission
427
Keyless Enter-N-Go - if Equipped
428
Normal Starting
429
Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)
431
If Engine Fails to Start
431
After Starting
432
Automatic Transmission
433
Key Ignition Park Interlock
434
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
435
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode
435
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
436
Gear Ranges
437
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
433
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
445
Acceleration
445
Traction
445
Flowing/Rising Water
446
Shallow Standing Water
446
Power Steering
448
Power Steering Fluid Check
449
Parking Brake
449
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
452
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
453
Electronic Brake Control System
454
Traction Control System (TCS)
454
Brake Assist System (BAS)
455
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
456
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
459
Tire Safety Information
462
Tire Markings
462
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
466
Tire Terminology and Definitions
467
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
468
Tires - General Information
472
Tire Pressure
472
Tire Inflation Pressures
473
Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation
474
Radial-Ply Tires
475
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
475
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
476
Full Size Spare - if Equipped
477
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
477
Tire Spinning
478
Tread Wear Indicators
478
Life of Tire
479
Replacement Tires
480
Tire Chains
481
Snow Tires
482
Tire Rotation Recommendations
483
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
484
Base System
487
Premium System - if Equipped
489
Fuel Requirements
493
3.6L Engine
493
Reformulated Gasoline
493
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
494
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
494
MMT in Gasoline
495
Materials Added to Fuel
495
Fuel System Cautions
495
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
496
Flexible Fuel - if Equipped
497
E-85 General Information
497
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
498
Fuel Requirements
498
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
499
Starting
500
Cruising Range
500
Replacement Parts
500
Maintenance
500
Adding Fuel
501
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
501
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
502
Vehicle Loading
503
Vehicle Certification Label
503
Trailer Towing
505
Common Towing Definitions
506
Towing Tips
518
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
519
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
519
What to Do in Emergencies
521
Hazard Warning Flashers
523
If Your Engine Overheats
523
Jacking and Tire Changing
524
Jack Location
525
Spare Tire Removal
526
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
526
Spare Tire Tools
528
Spare Tire Removal Instructions
530
Preparations for Jacking
532
Jacking Instructions
533
Securing the Spare Tire
538
Road Tire Installation
540
Jump-Starting Procedure
542
Preparations for Jump-Start
543
Jump-Starting Procedure
544
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
546
Shift Lever Override
547
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
549
Without the Ignition Key
551
Maintaining Your Vehicle
553
Engine Compartment - 3.6L
555
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
556
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
556
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
557
Dealer Service
559
Maintenance Procedures
559
Engine Oil
560
Replacement Parts
559
Engine Oil Filter
562
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
563
Exhaust System
564
Maintenance-Free Battery
566
Air Conditioner Maintenance
567
Body Lubrication
570
Windshield Wiper Blades
570
Cooling System
572
Brakes
577
Automatic Transmission
579
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
581
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders
587
Fuses
588
Totally Integrated Power Module
588
Replacement Bulbs
595
Vehicle Storage
595
Bulb Replacement
596
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) - if Equipped
596
Quad Headlamps
597
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp
597
Front Side Marker Lamp
598
Fog Lamp
598
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamp
599
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
600
License Lamp
600
Fluid Capacities
601
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
602
Engine
602
Chassis
603
Service Schedule
610
If You Need Consumer Assistance
621
If You Need Assistance
623
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
624
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
624
In Mexico Contact
624
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
625
Service Contract
625
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
623
Prepare for the Appointment
623
Prepare a List
623
Be Reasonable with Requests
623
MOPAR Parts
626
Reporting Safety Defects
626
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
626
In Canada
627
Warranty Information
626
Publication Order Forms
627
Bags
646
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Category
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Language
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