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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
How To Use This Manual
Warnings And Cautions
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
A Word About Your Keys
Ignition Key Removal
Key In Ignition Reminder
Horn
Sentry Key
Replacement Keys
Customer Key Programming
General Information
Illuminated Entry System
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
Power Door Locks
Child Protection Door Lock
Remote Keyless Entry
To Unlock The Doors
To Lock The Doors
To Unlatch The Trunk
Using The Panic Alarm
General Information
Transmitter Battery Service
Vehicle Theft Alarm
Trunk Lock And Release
Trunk Safety Warning
Trunk Emergency Release
Windows
Power Windows
Occupant Restraints
Lap/Shoulder Belts
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Belt Alert)
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat Belt Extender
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag
Engine BreakIn Recommendations
Safety Tips
Exhaust Gas
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Outside Mirror — Driver's Side
Outside Mirror — Passenger's Side
Power Remote Control Mirrors
Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect) — If Equipped
Operations
Phone Call Features
UConnect System Features
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
Seats
Power Seats
Power Reclining Seats
Lumbar Support
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Head Restraints
Folding Rear Seat
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped
To Open And Close The Hood
Lights
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
Interior Lights
Headlight Switch
Multi Function Lever
Lights
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
Lights On Reminder
Headlight Time Delay
Fog Lights — If Equipped
Turn Signals
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Flash To Pass
Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Washers
Mist Feature
Windshield Wiper Operation
Intermittent Wiper System
Adding Washer Fluid
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped
Brake Assist System (BAS) — If Equipped
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) — If Equipped
Synchronizing ESP
Electronic Speed Control
To Activate
To Set At A Desired Speed
To Deactivate
To Resume Speed
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Accelerate For Passing
Overhead Console — If Equipped
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Sunglasses Storage
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped
Programming HomeLink
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Using HomeLink
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
Security
Power Sunroof — If Equipped
Opening SunroofExpress
Closing SunroofExpress
Pinch Protect Feature
Pinch Protect Override
Venting SunroofExpress
Sunshade Operation
Wind Buffeting
Sunroof Maintenance
Ignition Off Operation
Sunroof Fully Closed
Electrical Power Outlets
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
Cup Holders
Front Seat Cup Holders — Standard
Front Seat Cup Holders — Premium
Rear Seat Cup Holders
Storage
Console Features
Cargo Tie Down Hooks
Load Leveling System — If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments And Controls
Standard Instrument Cluster
Premium Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
Trip Functions
Compass Display
Telephone — If Equipped
Navigation — If Equipped
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
Radio General Information
Radio Broadcast Signals
Two Types Of Signals
Electrical Disturbances
AM Reception
FM Reception
Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability
Operating InstructionsRadio Mode
Operation InstructionsCD Mode
Operation InstructionsAuxiliary Mode
Operating InstructionsHands Free Phone — If Equipped
Operating InstructionsSatellite Radio — If Equipped
Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6 Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
Operating InstructionsRadio Mode
Operating Instructions — Tape Player
Seek Button
Fast Forward (FF)
Rewind (RW)
Tape Eject
Scan Button
Changing Tape Direction
Metal Tape Selection
Pinch Roller Release
Noise Reduction
Operation Instructions (CD Mode For CD Audio Play)
Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play)
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
Operation Instructions (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play)
Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play)
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios
Selecting A Channel
Storing And Selecting PreSet Channels
Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)
PTY Button Scan
PTY Button Seek
Satellite Antenna
Reception Quality
Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) — If Equipped
Navigation System (Sales Code REC) — If Equipped
Clock Setting Procedure
Remote Sound System Controls
Radio Operation
Tape Player Operation
CD Player Operation
Satellite Radio Operation
Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
Climate Controls
Climate Controls — Manual
Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped
Summer Operation
Winter Operation
Vacation Storage
Window Fogging
Outside Air Intake
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
Operating Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING
Starting Procedures
Normal Starting
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped
Transmission Shifting
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission — General Information
AutoStick — If Equipped
AutoStick — 3.5L Engines
AutoStick — 5.7L Engines
Parking Brake
Brake System
Anti Lock Brake System
Power Steering
Multi Displacement System (MDS) 5.7L Engine Only
Tire Safety Information
Tire Markings
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tires—General Information
Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressures
Radial Ply Tires
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
Tire Spinning
Tread Wear Indicators
Life Of Tire
Replacement Tires
Alignment And Balance
Self Sealing Tires — If Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitoring — Base System
Tire Pressure Monitoring — Premium System
General Information
Tire Chains
Snow Tires
Tire Rotation Recommendations
Fuel Requirements
2.7L Engines
3.5L And 5.7L Engines
Spark Knock
Reformulated Gasoline
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
MMT In Gasoline
Materials Added To Fuel
Fuel System Cautions
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
Adding Fuel
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
Vehicle Loading
Vehicle Certification Label
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Overloading
Loading
Trailer Towing
Common Towing Definitions
Trailer Hitch Classification
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Towing Requirements
Towing Tips
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Hazard Warning Flasher
If Your Engine Overheats
Jacking And Tire Changing
Preparations For Jacking
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
Jacking And Changing A Tire
Compact Spare Tire
Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)
Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
Acceleration
Traction
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
Towing A Disabled Vehicle
With Ignition Key
Without The Ignition Key
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
2.7L Engine
3.5L Engine
5.7L Engine
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Replacement Parts
Dealer Service
Maintenance Procedures
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Filter
Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tensioner
Spark Plugs
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Fuel Filter
Catalytic Converter
MaintenanceFree Battery
Air Conditioner Maintenance
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
Power Steering — Fluid Check
Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints
Steering Linkage
Body Lubrication
Windshield Wiper Blades
Windshield Washers
Exhaust System
Cooling System
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Brakes
Brake Fluid Level Check
Fuel System Hoses
Automatic Transmission
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
Power Distribution Centers
Front Power Distribution Center
Rear Power Distribution Center
Vehicle Storage
Replacement Light Bulbs
Bulb Replacement
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, And Front Sidemarker Light
Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light, And Tail/Stop Light
License Light
Fluids And Capacities
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Engine
Chassis
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Emission Control System Maintenance
Maintenance Schedules
Schedule “B”
Schedule “A”
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
Prepare For The Appointment
Prepare A List
Be Reasonable With Requests
If You Need Assistance
Warranty Information (U.S.Vehicles Only)
Mopar Parts
Reporting Safety Defects
In Canada
Publication Order Forms
Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction Grades
Temperature Grades
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INTRODUCTION
3
Introduction
4
How To Use This Manual
4
Warnings And Cautions
6
Vehicle Identification Number
6
Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
9
A Word About Your Keys
11
Ignition Key Removal
11
Key In Ignition Reminder
12
Horn
12
Sentry Key
12
Replacement Keys
14
Customer Key Programming
14
General Information
15
Illuminated Entry System
15
Door Locks
16
Manual Door Locks
16
Power Door Locks
16
Child Protection Door Lock
20
Remote Keyless Entry
21
To Unlock The Doors
21
To Lock The Doors
22
To Unlatch The Trunk
23
Using The Panic Alarm
23
General Information
24
Transmitter Battery Service
24
Vehicle Theft Alarm
25
Trunk Lock And Release
27
Trunk Safety Warning
27
Trunk Emergency Release
28
Windows
28
Power Windows
28
Occupant Restraints
31
Lap/Shoulder Belts
32
Seat Belt Pretensioners
36
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Belt Alert)
36
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
37
Seat Belt Extender
37
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag
38
Engine BreakIn Recommendations
59
Safety Tips
59
Exhaust Gas
59
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
60
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
60
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
63
Mirrors
67
Inside Day/Night Mirror
67
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
67
Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped
68
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
68
Outside Mirror — Driver's Side
68
Outside Mirror — Passenger's Side
68
Power Remote Control Mirrors
69
Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
69
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
69
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect) — If Equipped
70
Operations
71
Phone Call Features
77
UConnect System Features
79
Advanced Phone Connectivity
83
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
85
Seats
90
Power Seats
90
Power Reclining Seats
91
Lumbar Support
92
Heated Seats — If Equipped
92
Head Restraints
94
Folding Rear Seat
94
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped
95
To Open And Close The Hood
96
Lights
98
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
98
Interior Lights
98
Headlight Switch
99
Multi Function Lever
100
Lights
100
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
101
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
102
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
102
Lights On Reminder
102
Headlight Time Delay
102
Fog Lights — If Equipped
103
Turn Signals
103
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
103
Flash To Pass
103
Windshield Wipers And Washers
104
Windshield Washers
104
Mist Feature
105
Windshield Wiper Operation
105
Intermittent Wiper System
105
Adding Washer Fluid
105
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
106
Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped
107
Brake Assist System (BAS) — If Equipped
108
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) — If Equipped
109
Synchronizing ESP
111
Electronic Speed Control
111
To Activate
112
To Set At A Desired Speed
112
To Deactivate
112
To Resume Speed
112
To Vary The Speed Setting
112
To Accelerate For Passing
113
Overhead Console — If Equipped
114
Courtesy/Reading Lights
114
Sunglasses Storage
114
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped
115
Programming HomeLink
116
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
118
Using HomeLink
119
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
119
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
119
Security
120
Power Sunroof — If Equipped
120
Opening SunroofExpress
121
Closing SunroofExpress
121
Pinch Protect Feature
121
Pinch Protect Override
122
Venting SunroofExpress
122
Sunshade Operation
122
Wind Buffeting
122
Sunroof Maintenance
122
Ignition Off Operation
122
Sunroof Fully Closed
123
Electrical Power Outlets
123
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
125
Cup Holders
125
Front Seat Cup Holders — Standard
125
Front Seat Cup Holders — Premium
126
Rear Seat Cup Holders
126
Storage
127
Console Features
127
Cargo Tie Down Hooks
127
Load Leveling System — If Equipped
128
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
129
Instruments And Controls
132
Standard Instrument Cluster
133
Premium Instrument Cluster
134
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
135
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
143
Trip Functions
144
Compass Display
146
Telephone — If Equipped
148
Navigation — If Equipped
149
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
150
Radio General Information
153
Radio Broadcast Signals
153
Two Types Of Signals
153
Electrical Disturbances
153
AM Reception
153
FM Reception
153
Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability
154
Operating InstructionsRadio Mode
155
Operation InstructionsCD Mode
158
Operation InstructionsAuxiliary Mode
159
Operating InstructionsHands Free Phone — If Equipped
160
Operating InstructionsSatellite Radio — If Equipped
160
Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6 Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
161
Operating InstructionsRadio Mode
161
Operating Instructions — Tape Player
164
Seek Button
165
Fast Forward (FF)
165
Rewind (RW)
165
Tape Eject
165
Scan Button
165
Changing Tape Direction
165
Metal Tape Selection
165
Pinch Roller Release
165
Noise Reduction
166
Operation Instructions (CD Mode For CD Audio Play)
166
Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play)
167
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
168
Operation Instructions (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play)
170
Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play)
170
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
172
System Activation
172
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
173
Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios
173
Selecting A Channel
174
Storing And Selecting PreSet Channels
174
Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)
174
PTY Button Scan
174
PTY Button Seek
175
Satellite Antenna
175
Reception Quality
175
Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) — If Equipped
176
Navigation System (Sales Code REC) — If Equipped
177
Clock Setting Procedure
178
Remote Sound System Controls
178
Radio Operation
179
Tape Player Operation
179
CD Player Operation
179
Satellite Radio Operation
180
Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance
180
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
181
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
181
Climate Controls
181
Climate Controls — Manual
181
Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped
184
Summer Operation
189
Winter Operation
190
Vacation Storage
190
Window Fogging
190
Outside Air Intake
190
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
190
Operating Tips
191
STARTING AND OPERATING
193
Starting Procedures
196
Normal Starting
196
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped
198
Transmission Shifting
198
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
198
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
203
Automatic Transmission — General Information
208
AutoStick — If Equipped
210
AutoStick — 3.5L Engines
210
AutoStick — 5.7L Engines
211
Parking Brake
212
Brake System
214
Anti Lock Brake System
214
Power Steering
217
Multi Displacement System (MDS) 5.7L Engine Only
218
Tire Safety Information
218
Tire Markings
218
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
221
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
222
Tires—General Information
226
Tire Pressure
226
Tire Inflation Pressures
227
Radial Ply Tires
229
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
229
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
230
Tire Spinning
230
Tread Wear Indicators
231
Life Of Tire
232
Replacement Tires
232
Alignment And Balance
233
Self Sealing Tires — If Equipped
234
Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
234
Tire Pressure Monitoring — Base System
234
Tire Pressure Monitoring — Premium System
235
General Information
238
Tire Chains
238
Snow Tires
239
Tire Rotation Recommendations
240
Fuel Requirements
241
2.7L Engines
241
3.5L And 5.7L Engines
241
Spark Knock
241
Reformulated Gasoline
241
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
242
MMT In Gasoline
242
Materials Added To Fuel
243
Fuel System Cautions
243
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
244
Adding Fuel
244
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
244
Vehicle Loading
247
Vehicle Certification Label
247
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
247
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
247
Overloading
248
Loading
248
Trailer Towing
249
Common Towing Definitions
249
Trailer Hitch Classification
251
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
251
Trailer And Tongue Weight
253
Towing Requirements
254
Towing Tips
257
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
259
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
259
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
261
Hazard Warning Flasher
262
If Your Engine Overheats
262
Jacking And Tire Changing
263
Preparations For Jacking
264
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
265
Jacking And Changing A Tire
266
Compact Spare Tire
269
Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)
270
Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low
270
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
272
Acceleration
272
Traction
273
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
273
Towing A Disabled Vehicle
274
With Ignition Key
274
Without The Ignition Key
275
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
275
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
275
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
277
2.7L Engine
279
3.5L Engine
280
5.7L Engine
281
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II
282
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
283
Replacement Parts
284
Dealer Service
284
Maintenance Procedures
285
Engine Oil
285
Engine Oil Filter
290
Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tensioner
290
Spark Plugs
290
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
290
Fuel Filter
291
Catalytic Converter
291
MaintenanceFree Battery
292
Air Conditioner Maintenance
294
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
295
Power Steering — Fluid Check
295
Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints
296
Steering Linkage
296
Body Lubrication
296
Windshield Wiper Blades
296
Windshield Washers
297
Exhaust System
297
Cooling System
298
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
303
Brakes
303
Brake Fluid Level Check
304
Fuel System Hoses
305
Automatic Transmission
306
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
307
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
307
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
310
Power Distribution Centers
311
Front Power Distribution Center
311
Rear Power Distribution Center
313
Vehicle Storage
317
Replacement Light Bulbs
317
Bulb Replacement
318
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, And Front Sidemarker Light
318
Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light, And Tail/Stop Light
320
License Light
322
Fluids And Capacities
323
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
324
Engine
324
Chassis
325
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
327
Emission Control System Maintenance
328
Maintenance Schedules
328
Schedule “B”
331
Schedule “A”
339
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
343
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
344
Prepare For The Appointment
344
Prepare A List
344
Be Reasonable With Requests
344
If You Need Assistance
344
Warranty Information (U.S.Vehicles Only)
346
Mopar Parts
346
Reporting Safety Defects
347
In Canada
347
Publication Order Forms
347
Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
349
Treadwear
349
Traction Grades
349
Temperature Grades
349
INDEX
351
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