Dodge Avenger 2011 Owner's Manual

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mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi-cle’s audio system; the system will automatically muteyour radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.

WARNING!Any voice commanded system should be used onlyin safe driving conditions following local laws andphone use. All attention should be kept on th

OperationVoice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phonemenu structure. Voice commands are requir

Cancel CommandAt any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” andyou will be returned to the main menu. However, in afew instances the system will

phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in thevehicle at the same time. For example, if priority threeand priority five phones are present in the v

•The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name andthen dial the corresponding phone number, whichmay appear in the display of certain radios.Add Names To

Phonebook Download – Automatic PhonebookTransfer From Mobile PhoneIf equipped and specifically supported by your phone,Uconnect™ Phone automatically d

Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook EntriesNOTE:•Editing names in the phonebook is recommendedwhen the vehicle is not in motion.•Automatic downloaded phonebook e

•After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you willthen be asked for the name of the entry that you wishto delete. You can either say the name of a p

List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say“Phonebook List Names”.•The U

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ... 12▫ Ignition Key Removal ... 12▫ Key-In-I

Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — CallCurrently In ProgressIf a call is currently in progress and you have anotherincoming call, you will hear the s

Conference CallWhen two calls are in progress (one active and one onhold), press and hold thebutton until you hear adouble beep indicating that the tw

Call ContinuationCall continuation is the progression of a phone call on theUconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has beenswitched to OFF. Ca

Emergency AssistanceIf you are in an emergency and the mobile phone isreachable:•Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergencynumber for your area

Towing AssistanceIf you need towing assistance:•Press the button to begin.•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say“Towing Assistance”.NOT

When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone thatnormally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequenceon your mobile phone keypad, you can press

Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFFTurning confirmation prompts off will stop the systemfrom confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™Phone will no

Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still beable to hear the conversation coming from the otherparty, but the other par

•When prompted, say “List Phones”.•The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names ofall paired mobile phones in order from the highest tothe lowest pri

Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™PhoneUconnect™ Phone TutorialTo hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press thebutton and say “Ucon

▫ Remote Open Window Feature —If Equipped ... 25▫ Using The Panic Alarm ... 25▫ Programming Additional Transmitter

Voice Command•For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror toprovide at least1⁄2in (1 cm) gap between the overheadconsole (if equipped) and the mi

•Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” mustbe spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”.•You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).•Even

SMSUconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages onyour phone.Read Messages:If you receive a new text message while your phone isconnected to Uconnect

To send a message, press the button while thesystem is listing the message and say “Send.”Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name ornumber of

Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFFTurning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stopthe system from announcing the new incoming mes-sages.•Press t

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Voice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)zeroonetwothreefourfivesixseveneightninestar (*)plus (+)pound (#)add locationallVoice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)ca

Voice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)languagelist nameslist phonesmobilemutemute offnew entrynootherpair a phonephone pairing pairingphonebook phone book

▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ... 50▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —If Equipped ... 50▫ Energy Managem

General InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:•

NOTE: If you do not say a command within a fewseconds, the system will present you with a list ofoptions.If you ever wish to interrupt the system whil

Changing the Volume1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Commandbutton.2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adj

•“Next Station” (to select the next station)•“Previous Station” (to select the previous station)•“Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu)•“Main Menu

MemoTo switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. Inthis mode, you may say the following commands:•“New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During ther

•“Language Spanish”•“Tutorial”•“Voice Training”NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VoiceCommandbutton first and wait for the beepbefore spea

WARNING! (Continued)•Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. In a collision, people ridi

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or RearwardThe seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat willmove i

WARNING! (Continued)•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against yourchest. In a collision you could

NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be feltwithin two to five minutes.When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater willprovide a b

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle hasthe key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Thesenumbers can be used to

Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsThe adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, nearthe floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat to thedesired

Reclining SeatsThe recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then leanback to the desire

WARNING!•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat belt might

Fold-Flat Front Passenger SeatThe recline handle on the front passenger seat alsoreleases the seatback to fold forward.The hard seatback features a wo

Head RestraintsHead restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injuryby restricting head movement in the event of a rearimpact. Head restraints sho

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the headrestraint. To lower the head restraint, press the pushbutton, located at the base of the head rest

NOTE:•The head restraints should only be removed by quali-fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either ofthe head restraints require removal

WARNING! (Continued)•Active Head Restraints may be deployed if theyare struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loosecargo. To avoid accidental dep

WARNING!The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rearseatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)should not be used as a play area by child

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be released.1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument p

NOTE:•If you try to remove the key before you place the shiftlever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-rarily in the ignition switch lock cylind

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openposition. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the holeon the left underside of the hood.Before

LIGHTSMultifunction LeverThe multifunction lever controls the operation of theparking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog

Automatic Headlights — If EquippedTurning the end of the multifunction lever to the thirddetent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlightsystem.Wi

NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, orthere is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outsidelight bulb. If an indicator fails

Fog Lights — If EquippedThe front fog light switch is on the multifunctionlever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on theparking lights or the lo

Instrument Panel DimmerRotate the center portion of the lever to the extremebottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lightsand prevent the in

will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time,so be sure they have been turned off before leaving thevehicle. They will not turn off automa

Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position forlow-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position forhigh-speed wiper operation.NOTE: The wipers will

CAUTION!•Turn the windshield wipers off when drivingthrough an automatic car wash. Damage to thewindshield wipers may result if the wiper controlis le

Windshield WashersTo use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washercontrol lever toward you and hold it for as long aswasher spray is desired.If you

The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-tures)”

Mist FeaturePush down on the wiper control lever to activate a singlewipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray froma passing vehicle. As long

handle is located below the steering wheel at the end ofthe steering column.To unlock the steering column, pull the control handleoutward. To tilt the

The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on theright side of the steering wheel.NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-tronic Spe

To Set A Desired SpeedTurn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehiclehas reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) buttonand release. Releas

To Accelerate For PassingPress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.Using Electr

NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-rity Alarm is active.WARNING!•Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training

Programming HomeLink姞Before You BeginIf you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons,erase all channels before you begin training.To do this, pre

•After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garagedoor does not operate with HomeLink威 and the ga-rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, thegar

6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAININGbutton. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer.NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which t

successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica-tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fullytrained.If you unplugged the device for

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock thedoor, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn thekey forward. For door lock lubrication

The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled whenthe Vehicle Security Alarm is active.Troubleshooting TipsIf you are having trouble programming Hom

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/reading lights.WARNING!•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in

Opening Sunroof — ExpressPress the switch rearward and release it within one-halfsecond and the sunroof will open automatically from anyposition. The

NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch ispressed.Venting Sunroof — ExpressPress and release the Vent button within one half secondand the

ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front doorwill cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Referto “Electronic Vehicle Information Ce

The center console power outlet is powered directly fromthe battery (power available at all times). Items pluggedinto this power outlet may discharge

CAUTION!•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting thesy

WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death:•Only devices designed for use in this type ofoutlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.•Do not touch

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —IF EQUIPPEDAn optional ash receiver is available from your autho-rized dealer and will fit in the center console front

WARNING!If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottleholder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-ing the occupants. Be careful when cl

CAUTION!•Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicleand lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-tended.•The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is

Pull on the handle to open the glovebox.CONSOLE FEATURESThe center console is located between the front driverand passenger seats. The center console

The top compartment holds small items, such as a penand note pad, while the larger bottom compartment willhold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment a

WARNING!•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback in not securely lockedinto position, the seat will not provide

Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of theseatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-gerous projectile in a sudden stop or co

REAR WINDOW FEATURESRear Window DefrosterThe rear window defroster button is located on theclimate control (Mode) knob. Press this button toturn on th

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instrument Panel Features ... 186䡵 Instrument Cluster ... 187䡵 Instrument Cl

▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CDAnd MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 223▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ... 225▫ List Button(Disc

▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —If Equipped ... 255䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —If Equipped ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES1 — Air Outlet 5 — Passenger Airbag 9 — Power Outlet2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Climate Contro

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2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turnthe ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at leastthree seconds, but no longer than 1

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS1. Temperature GaugeThe temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-ture. Any reading below the red area of the gaug

5. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and asingle chime will sound.NOTE: T

flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “OccupantRestraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting YourVehicle” for further information.9. Oil Pressure

The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharpcornering maneuvers which change fluid level c

12. TachometerThe silver area of the scale shows the permissible enginerevolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.Before reaching the red

Vehicle Odometer MessagesWhen the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer willdisplay the following messages:door ...Door

tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom-eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message.(Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDI

15. Cruise Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator shows that the Electronic SpeedControl System is ON.16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset ButtonDual Trip

18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the parklights or headlights are turned on.19. Electronic Stability C

NOTE:•The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESCActivation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned t

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•This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that may cause unde-sired operation.VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affectthe vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute f

25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part ofan onboard diagnostic system called OBD thatmonitors emissions, e

26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If EquippedThis light monitors the ABS. This light willcome on when the ignition key is turned to theON/RUN position

WARNING!If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light isilluminated and you continue operating the vehicle,in some circumstances you could cause the f

Control ButtonsSTEP ButtonPress the STEP button located on the steering wheel toscroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-tions: Odometer

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPEDThe Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display that

The system allows the driver to select information bypressing the following buttons mounted on the steeringwheel:Press and release the MENU button to

Press and release the SELECT Button to accepta selection. The SELECT Button also resetsvarious Trip Functions.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (E

•Oil Change Required (with a single chime)•ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped•Low Pressure (with a single chime) Refer to ⬙TirePressure Monitori

Trip FunctionsPress and release the MENU button until one of thefollowing Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:•ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equippe

Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door isopened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or thepower door locks are unlocked in any

•Distance To Empty (DTE)Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined by

Tire PSIPress and release the MENU button until ⬙Tire PSI⬙ ishighlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECTbutton and one of the following will

one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from largemetal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in theEVIC turns off. The compass will now

NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such ascell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops)should be kept away from the top of the in

Personal Settings (Customer-ProgrammableFeatures)Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recallfeatures when the automatic transaxle is in PARK

Sound Horn with LockWhen ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur whenthe RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This featuremay be selected wit

Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature.To make your selection, press the SELECT button untilOff, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appea

MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREORADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minuteswill begin to blink.4. Adjust the minutes u

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the batterybecomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm willremain armed when the battery is reconnected

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thirdtime and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or dec

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•DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the currenthighlighted selection. Use the remote control to

•Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allowsyou to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL controlknob to adjust the hours and then press and turn

Audio DRC — If EquippedSelecting this item allows you to limit maximum audiodynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and underthis setting, dialog

both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored intopushbutton memory. The stations stored in

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCposition to operate the radio.LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)Press the LOAD button and the pus

SCAN Button (CD MODE)Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on theCD currently playing.TIME Button (CD MODE)Press this button to change the

The radio uses the following limits for file systems:•Maximum number of directory levels: 8•Maximum number of files: 255•Maximum number of folders: 10

MPEGSpecificationSampling Fre-quency (kHz)Bit Rate (kbps)MPEG-1 AudioLayer 348, 44.1, 32320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128,112, 96, 80, 64,56, 48MPEG-2 Audio

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —IF EQUIPPEDThis system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, openthe trunk, lower both front windows (if equipped), orac

LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folderson the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done

SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)No function.EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)No function.TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)Press the TIME button to change the displ

MacrovisionThis product incorporates copyright protection technol-ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-tual property rights. Use o

2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:ESN/SID AccessWith the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC

Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia(Satellite) ModeNOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN orACC position to operate the radio.SEEK

MUSIC TYPE ButtonPressing this button once will turn on the Music Typemode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE buttonor turning the TUNE/SCROLL

You may add a second channel to each pushbutton byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in

MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of the radio faceplate.Operating Instructions — Radio Mo

SEEK ButtonsPress and release the SEEK buttons to search for the nextlistenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switchto seek up and the left s

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decre

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors FirstPressThis feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe driver’s door or all doors on the firs

SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AMand 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode andbegin to play when you insert the disc. The d

the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEKbutton will allow faster scrolling through the tracks inCD and MP3 modes.TIME ButtonPress this but

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.Whe

When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data toan MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in thefollowing table are supported. In additio

To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create asingle-session disc, enable the “Disc a

MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO(SALES CODE RES+RSC)NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of the radio faceplate.Operating

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minuteswill begin to blink.4. Adjust the minutes u

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thirdtime and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or dec

Flash Lights With LockThe feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-ter. This feat

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the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knobto save time change.AM/FM ButtonPress the button to select

Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD andMP3 Audio PlayNOTE:•The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCposition to operate the radio.•This radio i

EJECT Button - Ejecting a CDPress the EJECT button to eject the CD.If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within10 seconds, it will be rel

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact d

•Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:•Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-character extension)•Level 2: 31 (including a s

Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported.Playback of MP3 FilesWhen a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all

Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsedtime⬙ priority mode.Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds ormore and the radio will di

System ActivationSirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and youmay begin listening immediately to the one year of audioservice that is inclu

bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, withinthe loading design of the rack. Do not place items directlyon or above the antenna.Reception

(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “UnderstandingYour Instrument Panel” for further information.To Lock The DoorsPress and release the LOCK button o

INFO ButtonPressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-able). Also, pressing and h

SETUP ButtonPressing the SETUP button allows you to select thefollowing items:•Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/SELECT button to display the

Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone(If Equipped)Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding TheFeatures If Your Vehicle”.STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CO

•Press the button in the center of the switch to changemodes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.).Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation•Press the top of the

4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,or anti-static sprays.5. Store the disc in its case after playing.6. Do not expose the disc

Manual Heating And Air ConditioningThe Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series ofouter rotary dials and inner push knobs.Blower ControlRotate

Temperature ControlRotate this control to regulate the tem-perature of the air inside the passengercompartment. Rotating the dial leftinto the blue ar

NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, thereis a difference in temperature between the upper andlower outlets. The warmer air flows to

NOTE:•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may makethe inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.Extended use of this mode is not recommended

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engageuntil the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.•MAX A/CFor maximum cooling use the A/C an

NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressingthe LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are inthe vehicle will activate the Vehicle

Automatic OperationThe Automatic Temperature Control system automati-cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle atthe comfort levels desi

•If your air conditioning performance seems lower thanexpected, check the front of the A/C condenser locatedin front of the radiator for an accumulati

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting tochange airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Controlknob (on the right) to one of the following

•Air Conditioner ControlPress this button to turn on the airconditioning during manual operationonly. When the air conditioning isturned on, cool dehu

•Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, youcan temporarily put the system into RecirculationMode by pressing the Recirculation button. However

Window FoggingInterior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mixmode can be used to maintain

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275

STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS䡵 Starting Procedures ... 282▫ Automatic Transmission ... 282▫ Normal Starting ...

Programming Additional TransmittersRefer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.”If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,contact your author

▫ General Information ... 293䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... 294▫ Acceleration ... 294▫ Traction ...

▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ... 321▫ Radial-Ply Tires ... 323▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped TireAnd Wheel – If

䡵 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —If Equipped ... 344▫ E-85 General Information ... 344▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ...

▫ Trailer Towing Weights(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ... 356▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ... 357▫ Towing Requirements ...

STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust theinside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and ifpresent, instruc

For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans-mission), turn the ignition switch to the START positionand release it as soon as the starter en

Without Tip StartIf the engine fails to start after you have followed the“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-dures, it may be flooded. P

CAUTION!To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec-onds before trying again.After StartingThe idle speed will automatically decrease as the e

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCAUTION!Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed:•Shift into PARK only after the vehi

WARNING! (Continued)•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle

General InformationThis device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:1

Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemThis vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission ShiftInterlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in thePA

When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in thePARK position first, and then apply the parking brake.When parking on a hill, it is import

NEUTRALThis range is used when vehicle is standing for pro-longed periods with engine running. Engine may bestarted in this range. Set the parking bra

DRIVE 3— Four-Speed TransmissionThis range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The trans-mission will operate normally in first and second gear.Shifts

In the event that the problem has been momentary, thetransmission can be reset to regain all forward gears.1. Stop the vehicle.2. Shift into PARK.3. T

AutoStick威 is deactivated when the shift lever is shiftedfrom the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVEposition.General Information•You can start ou

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACESAccelerationRapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pullerrat

DRIVING THROUGH WATERDriving through water more than a few inches/centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensuresafety and prevent damage to yo

CAUTION! (Continued)•Driving through standing water may cause dam-age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (

POWER STEERINGThe standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system w

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...

How To Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:•Shift lever in PARK•Doors closed•Hood closed•Tr

Power Steering Fluid CheckChecking the power steering fluid level at a definedservice interval is not required. The fluid should only bechecked if a l

The parking brake lever is located in the center console.To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly aspossible. To release the parking br

WARNING! (Continued)•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or

WARNING!•Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminishtheir effectiveness and may lead to a collision.Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just

If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-LockBrake Warning Light” remain on, the Anti-Lock Brake(ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (

WARNING!The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticatedelectronic equipment that may be susceptible tointerference caused by improperly installed or

spinning faster than the other, the system will apply thebrake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more enginetorque to be applied to the wheel tha

Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If EquippedThe HSA system is designed to assist the driver inlaunching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain thelevel o

The system will only work if the intended direction of thevehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if theintended direction is forward up a hill a

EVIC Equipped VehiclesHSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVICequipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature,refer to “Electronic V

•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar•Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low•Remote Start Aborted — System FaultThe EVIC messag

ESC Operating ModesAll ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESCoperating modes:ESC OnThis is the normal operating mode for ESC. Wheneverthe

To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off”switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode ofoperation.WARNING!In partial ESC mode, the e

Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as littlethrottle as possible. Be sure to adap

NOTE:•P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the si

Tire Sizing ChartEXAMPLE:Size Designation:P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standardsⴖ...blank...ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Euro

EXAMPLE:Service Description:95 = Load Index— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carryH = Speed Symbol— A symbol indicating t

Tire Identification Number (TIN)The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white

Tire Terminology And DefinitionsTerm DefinitionB-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body locatedbetween the front and rear door

Tire Loading And Tire PressureTire Placard LocationNOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listedon the driver’s side B-Pillar.Tire And Loadi

This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weight your vehicle can carry3) t

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving TheVehiclePress and release the REMOTE START button one time orallow the engine to run for the entire 15 min

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and l

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WARNING!Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloadingcan cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, andincrease your stopping distance. Use ti

WARNING! (Continued)•Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve-hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift tothe right or left.•Always driv

CAUTION!After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will preventmoisture and dirt from entering the va

Tire Pressures For High Speed OperationThe manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions

vehicle has an option for a spare tire matching originalequipment tire and wheel, refer to the recommended tirerotation pattern in “Tire Rotation Reco

Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip-ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalledon your vehicle at the first oppor

your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) theoriginal equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at thefirst opportunity.WARNING!Limited-use

Tread Wear IndicatorsTread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced.These indic

WARNING!•For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicl

Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as littleexposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contactwith oil, grease, and gasoline.Repla

WARNING! (Continued)•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires havingadequate speed capability can result in sudden tirefailure and loss of vehicle con

poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should bechecked before using these tire types.TIRE

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn thedriver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-mende

For example, your vehicle may have a recommendedcold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressureof 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperatur

NOTE:•The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, or to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition.•The TPMS should not be

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure WarningsThe “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” willilluminate in the instrument cluster, a ⬙LOW TIRE⬙mess

NOTE:1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have atire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS willnot monitor the pressure in the c

The TPMS consists of the following components:•Receiver Module•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors•Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the fo

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing inthe EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s re

Power Door LocksA door lock switch is located on the driver and passengerdoor panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.Automatic Door Lock

If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,providing the system fault still exists. If the system faultno longer exists, the “Tire Press

Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a chime willsound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressurevalue in the graphic display.3. After

The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of thefollowing licenses:United States ...KR5S18002015BCanada...2

The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro-vide excellent performance and durability

To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once withE-85 perform the following:•change the engine oil and oil filter•disconnect and reconnect the b

Fuel System CautionsCAUTION!Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance:•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using le

Carbon Monoxide WarningsWARNING!Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning:•Do n

the other sections of this manual for information onfeatures that are common between Flexible Fuel andgasoline-only powered vehicles.CAUTION!Only vehi

Fuel RequirementsYour vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline withan octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture ofthese two. For best re

requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395contains additional requirements, developed during ex-tensive fleet testing, to provide additional p

Auto Unlock On Exit ProgrammingThe Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can beenabled or disabled as follows:•For vehicles equipped with the Electro

MaintenanceCAUTION!Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in yourvehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting andmay affect driveability.AD

NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure thereplacement cap is for use with this vehicle.CAUTION!•Damage to the fuel system or emission contro

WARNING! (Continued)•Never add fuel when the engine is running. This isin violation of most state and federal fire regula-tions and doing so may cause

The label contains the following information:•Name of manufacturer•Month and year of manufacture•Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)•Gross Axle Weight

OverloadingThe load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactoryservice as long as you do not exc

To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirementsand recommendations in this manual concerning ve-hicles used for trailer towing.If you have any

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rearaxles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axlesevenly. M

Trailer Hitch ClassificationThe following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class cantow and sh

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetra

CAUTION!Towing a trailer with a larger than recommendedfrontal area could cause the engine to overheat orcause severe engine damage under extreme cond

Child-Protection Door Lock System —Rear DoorsTo provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on thetrailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or authorized de

WARNING!Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow theseguidelines to make your trailer towing as safe aspossible:•Make certain that the load is

WARNING! (Continued)3. GAWR4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitchutilized (This requirement may limit the ability toalways achieve 10%

•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller isrequired when towing a trailer with electronicallyactuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipp

Towing TipsBefore setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,and backing the trailer in an area located away fromheavy traffic.Make sure all tr

•Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads tomaximize fuel efficiency.Cooling SystemTo reduce potential for engine and transmission over-

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESCONTENTS䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 366䡵 If Your Engine Overheats ... 366▫ Engine Oil Overheating

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSThe Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard War

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow downan impending overheat condition:•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/Csystem a

WARNING!Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the Child-Protection lo

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGWARNING!•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to av

Spare Tire RemovalLift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ic

6. Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the jackingposition. For example, if changing theright front tire, block the left rea

WARNING! (Continued)•If working on or near a roadway, be extremelycareful of motor traffic.•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, aresecurely

NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jackwith two attachment points. When the jack is partiallyexpanded, the tension between the two atta

4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can beplaced under the jacking location. Once the jack ispositioned, turn the jack screw to the righ

WARNING!Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can makethe vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack andhurt someone near it. Raise the vehic

each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nuttorque is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you havetightened the nuts correctly, have t

CAUTION!Do not use a portable battery booster pack or anyother booster source with a system voltage greaterthan 12 Volts or damage to the battery, sta

WARNING!•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime theignition switch is on. You can be injured b

WARNING!Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by

WARNING!Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as thiscould establish a ground connection and personalinjury could result.Jump-Starting ProcedureWA

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the boosterbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then startthe engine in the vehicle with the di

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLEIf your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, itcan often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn yoursteering wheel right an

WARNING!Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, oreven failure, of the axle and tires. A t

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLETowing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELSFlat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:•Trans in NEUTRAL•25 mph (40 km/h)

CAUTION!•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.Damage to the fascia will occur.•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, donot attach to fr

CAUTION!Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground cancause severe damage to the transmission. S

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ... 387䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... 388䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System

▫ Adding Washer Fluid ... 403▫ Exhaust System ... 403▫ Cooling System ... 406▫ Brake System ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill3 — Automatic Transm

Auto Window Up — If EquippedLift the window switch fully upward to the seconddetent, release, and the window will go up automatically.To cancel the Au

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick3 — Brake Fluid

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD IIYour vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe perfor

persists, the message will appear the next time thevehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. Ifthe problem is detected twice in a row, th

4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and thenreturn to being fully illuminated u

your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals beforeattempting any procedure yourself.NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions controlsystems may voi

CAUTION! (Continued)•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluidsthat protect the performance and durability ofyour vehicle and also allow extende

CAUTION!Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the enginewill cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oilpressure and an increase in oil temper

CAUTION!Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as thechemicals can damage your engine. Such damage isnot covered by the New Vehicle Limited Wa

Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-ber should not be used.Synthetic Engine

Engine Air Cleaner FilterWARNING!The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) canprovide a measure of protection in the case of enginebackfire.

Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window control on the other doors. Todisable the window c

WARNING!•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

Air Conditioner MaintenanceFor best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of ea

Refrigerant Recovery And RecyclingR-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Ag

6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out ofthe housing.7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filterpointing toward the fl

hood latching components to ensure proper function.When performing other underhood services, the hoodlatch, release mechanism and safety catch should

Adding Washer FluidThe fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is locatedin the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluidlevel in the reservoi

WARNING!•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They containcarbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless andodorless. Breathing it can make you unconsciousand

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep the engine properly tuned

Cooling SystemWARNING!•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignitionswitch to the LOCK position. The

Selection Of CoolantUse only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-taining Your Vehicle”

TRUNK RELEASEUse the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter to open the trunk fromoutside the vehicle. From inside thevehicle the trunk lid can be rele

replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the sameengine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the li

WARNING!•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” onthe cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)when the

The radiator normally remains completely full, so there isno need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forengine coolant (antifreeze) freeze poi

•Make sure that the radiator and coolant recoverybottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your veh

Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removingthe cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level upto the requirements described on

WARNING! (Continued)•To avoid contamination from foreign matter ormoisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid thathas been in a tightly closed contain

Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main-tained at the prescribed level usin

Fluid Level Check – 2.4L EngineUse the following procedure to check the automatictransmission fluid level properly:1. Park the vehicle on level ground

CAUTION!•Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-ration in transmission shift quality and/or tor

hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions willhave an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-body protection.The following maintenance

Trunk Internal Emergency ReleaseAs a security measure, a Trunk Internal EmergencyRelease lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.In the event

CAUTION!•Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces.•Use of p

Wheel And Wheel Trim CareAll wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly witha mild soap and water

•For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-PurposeCleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth andremove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to removesoap

WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if thebuckles do not work properly.Cleaning Center Console CupholdersRemovalGrab the rubber portion

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description140 AmpGreen—Power Top Module– If Equipped2—20 AmpYellowAWD ModuleCavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description3—10

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description940 AmpGreen—Battery Feed –Power Seats – IfEquipped/PZEVAir Pump – IfEquipped10 —20 AmpYellowInstrument Panel/

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description21 —10 AmpRedSiren – If Equipped22 —10 AmpRedIgnition Run – Cli-mate Controls/HotCupholder – IfEquipped23 —15

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description31 —10 AmpRedHeadlamp Washer– If Equipped3230 AmpPink—Auto Shutdown(ASD) Relay 133 —10 AmpRedSwitch Bank/Diagn

CAUTION!•When installing the Totally Integrated PowerModule cover, it is important to ensure the cover isproperly positioned and fully latched. Failur

•Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants•Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that mayenhance occupant protection by managing occupanten

REPLACEMENT BULBSAll the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should notbe used for replacement.LIGHT B

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleanerfilter housing and position the totally integrated powermodule aside prior to replacing the low bea

4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.6. R

Backup Lamps1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk linerbehind the tail lamp.2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamphousing.3

License Plate Lamp1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens inplace.2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose.3. Pull bulb from socket, replac

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTSEngineComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartEngine CoolantMOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Form

ChassisComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartAutomatic TransmissionMOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensedATF+4威 produc

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCONTENTS䡵 Maintenance Schedule ... 436▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ... 4388MAINTENANCESCHEDULES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe Scheduled Maintenance services listed in thismanual must be done at the times or mileages specifiedto protect your vehicle war

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicatormessage after completing the scheduled oil change. If ascheduled oil change is performed by

WARNING!Infants in rear facing child restraints should neverride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passengerAdvanced Front Air Bag. An air bag dep

Once A Month•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage.•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required.•Check the flu

8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or6 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sig

24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or18 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first s

40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or30 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first s

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or42 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first s

72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or54 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or66 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or78 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or90 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first

136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or102 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the firs

WARNING!•Relying on the air bags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The air bags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly

152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or114 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the firs

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturerto the owner, but is not required to maintain emissionswarranty.WARNING!•You can be badly injured

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCECONTENTS䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle... 453▫ Prepare For The Appointm

䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades ... 459▫ Treadwear ... 459▫ Traction Grades ...

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FORYOUR VEHICLEPrepare For The AppointmentIf you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have theright papers with

This is why you should always talk to an authorizeddealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-solved with this process.•If for some reason

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY)To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed specia

We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealerhas also made a major investment in facilities,

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a r

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and theycan reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident.Some of the worst injuries happen when pe

•Service ManualsThese comprehensive Service Manuals provide theinformation that students and professional techniciansneed in diagnosing/troubleshootin

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADESThe following tire grading categories were established bythe National Highway Traffic Safety Ad

Temperature GradesThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to

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About Your Brakes ...298ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...300Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ...407Adding Fuel

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...267Automatic Transaxle ...12,282,286,413Adding Fluid ...415,416,434Filter ...

Capacities, Fluid ...432Caps, FillerFuel ...348Oil (Engine) ...387,395Power Steering

Cooling System ...406Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...407Coolant Capacity ...432Coolant Level ...

DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces ...294Through Flowing, Rising, or ShallowStanding Water ...295E-85 Fuel ...

Oil Selection ...394,432Oil Synthetic ...396Overheating ...366Starting ...

WARNING! (Continued)•Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in an accident much worse. Youmight suffer internal injuries, or you

Fluid Capacities ...432Fluid Leaks ...88Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle ...415,416Br

GaugesCoolant Temperature ...188Fuel ...188Odometer ...192Tachometer ...

Ignition Key Removal ...12Illuminated Entry ...20Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...15Infant Restraint

Leaks, Fluid ...88Life of Tires ...327Light Bulbs ...88,428Lights ...

Tires...316LocksAuto Unlock ...32Automatic Door ...32Child Protection ...

Odometer ...192Trip ...192,195Oil Change Indicator ...194,206Oil Change Indicator, Re

PowerDoor Locks ...32Mirrors ...95Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...172Seats ...

Replacement Bulbs ...428Replacement Keys ...16Replacement Parts ...391Replacement Tires .

Heated ...136Lumbar Support ...140Power ...134Rear Folding ...14

Steering Wheel MountedSound System Controls ...260Storage ...177,178,427Storage, Vehicle ...

WARNING!•A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causingi

Radial ...323Replacement ...328Rotation ...330Safety ...3

Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 162Transporting Pets ...83Tread Wear Indicators ...327Trip Compu

WaterDriving Through ...295Wheel and Wheel Trim ...419Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ...419Wind Buffeting .

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WARNING!•A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in an accident, increasing head and

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ...4䡵 How To Use This Manual ...4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

WARNING!•A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in an accident. The belt forceswon’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point.2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the bel

Rear Seat BeltsThe shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three-point beltsare nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen-gers on sedans. The cen

anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seatingposition that has a belt with this feature. Children12 years old and under should always be prope

Seat Belt PretensionersThe seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove slack from th

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front halfof the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gapbetween the back of the occupant’s head

CAUTION!All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the headrestraints are placed in their pro

1 — Downward Movement2 — Rearward Movement3—Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55

4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lockinto the back decorative plastic half.NOTE:•If you have difficulties or problems resetting theActi

notification and illuminate the Seat Belt Reminder Light,then will proceed to the 96 second reminder sequence.BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the dr

INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler GroupLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precisionworkmanship, distinctive styling,

Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenWe recommend that pregnant women use the seat beltsthroughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe isthe best way to

NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federalregulations for Advanced Air Bags.The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflatordesign. T

vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located abovethe side windows. The trim covering the side air bags islabeled SRS AIRBAG.This vehicle is equip

Advanced Front Air Bag FeaturesThe Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistagedriver and front passenger air bags. This system providesoutput appropr

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provideenhanced protection to help protect an occupant during

NOTE:•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,but they will open during air bag deployment.•Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air ba

WARNING! (Continued)•If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags,do not have any accessory items installed whichwill alter the roof, including add

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-tional protection by supplementing the seat belts incertain frontal collisions depending on the s

Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag WarningLight in the instrument panel for approxi-mately four to eight seconds for a self-checkwhen the ignition is

are possible, based on the collision type and severity. Thesteering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side ofthe instrument panel separate and

INTRODUCTION 5

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the sidecurtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushesthe outside edge of the headline

NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in allcollisions. This does not mean something is wrong withthe air bag system.If you do have a colli

Maintaining Your Air Bag SystemWARNING!•Modifications to any part of the air bag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured if

Air Bag Warning LightYou will want to have the air bags ready toinflate for your protection in a collision. TheAir Bag Warning Light monitors the inte

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety beltswere buckled/fastened;•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing theaccelerator and/or brake

WARNING!In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The forcerequired to hold even an infant o

WARNING!Rearward-facing child seats must never be used inthe front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An air bag deployment could cause

Here are some tips on getting the most out of yourchild restraints:•Children who are large enough to wear the shoulderbelt comfortably, and whose legs

around, and insert the latch plate into the buckleagain. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,try a different seating position.•Buckle t

the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing TheLATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typicalinstallation instructions.Rear Seat LATCH

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in a collision orbodily injury. It also con

have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantageof all of the available attachments provided with yourchild restraint in any vehicle.NOTE: When

window. These tether strap anchorages are under aplastic cover with this symbol on it.Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped withsepara

the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Thisshould stow the seat belt out of the reach of aninquisitive child. Remind all children in the ve

between the two posts. If not possible, lower the headrestraint and pass the tether strap around the outboardside of the head restraint.3. Attach the

Driver Center PassengerCRS Lock CRS Lock CRS LockFirst Row N/A N/A ALRSecond Row ALR ALR ALR•N/A — Not Applicable•ALR — Automatic Locking RetractorIns

Children Too Large For Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is ahigh-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oilchanges should be consistent with anticipa

Exhaust GasWARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you uncon

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicleSeat BeltsInspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts

WARNING! (Continued)•Always make sure that floor mats are properlyattached to the floor mat fasteners.•Never place or install floor mats or other floo

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay l

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make OutsideThe VehicleTiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wearpatterns. Check for stones, nails,

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ... 93▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ... 93▫ Automatic

䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped ... 128▫ Voice Command System Operation ... 128▫ Commands ... 129▫ Voice Training ...

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ... 152▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ... 152▫ Lights On Reminder ... 152▫ Instrument Pa

▫ Security ... 167▫ Troubleshooting Tips ... 168▫ General Information ... 168䡵 Power Sunroof — I

MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorA two-point pivot system allows for horizontal andvertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center onthe view thr

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If EquippedThis mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on oroff

Power MirrorsThe power mirror controls are located on the driver’sdoor trim panel.To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mi

Adjusting Side View MirrorsOutside Mirror — Driver SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane oftraffic, with a slight overlap of th

Heated Mirrors — If EquippedThese mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This featureis activated whenever you turn on the rear windowdefroster. Ref