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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal.
Simply turn the ignition switch to the START position
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quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements. When cleaning the rearview mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections on the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.
Instrument Panel Bezels
CAUTION!
When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-
hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Some air fresheners will damage the finish of
painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly
contact any surface.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may
be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean, damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
23 15 Amp
Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed
3
24 15 Amp
Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed
25 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirror (If
Equipped)
26 15 Amp
Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed
2
27 10 Amp
Red IGN RUN Only ORC
Feed
28 10 Amp
Red IGN RUN ORC/OCM
Feed
29 Hot Car (No Fuse Re-
quired)
30 20 Amp
Yellow Heated Seat (If
Equipped)Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
31 10 Amp
Red Headlamp Washer
Relay Control (If
Equipped)
32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control
Feed 1
33 10 Amp
Red ABS MOD/J1962
Conn/PCM
34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed
35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed
36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/Washer
Control/Smart Glass
(If Equipped)
37 25 Amp
Natural Diesel Fuel Heater —
If Equipped
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 266
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 355
Adding Fuel ........................... 305
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 351
Additives, Fuel ......................... 304
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 347
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 349
Air Conditioning ........................ 236
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............349,350
Air Conditioning System ................236,349
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 284
Airbag ................................ 49
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ....................... 59,73,171
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side ............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 50AlarmLight ........................... 171
Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........354,377,378
Capacities ........................... 377
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 266
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 177
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 362
Assistance Towing ........................ 98
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ................... 28,29
Automatic Transaxle ........... 12,249,253,325,361
Fluid Level Check ..................... 361
Interlock System ....................... 255
Overheating .......................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 361
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Corrosion Protection..................... 362
CruiseLight ........................... 176
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 401
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 59
Dealer Service .......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 159
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 341
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 129
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 263
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 357
Engine Oil ........................... 346
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 28 Door Opener, Garage
..................... 138
Downshifting .......................... 253
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 259
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 148
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 268
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 269
Brake Assist System .................... 269
Electronic Stability Program ............... 270
Traction Control System ................. 270
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 270
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 180
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General Information................. 18,112,301
General Maintenance ..................... 344
Glass Cleaning .......................... 366
Glove Compartment ...................... 160
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 310
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............308,310
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 83
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 324
Head Restraints ......................... 120
Headlights ............................ 372
Cleaning ............................ 366
High Beam .......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 129
Passing ............................. 130
Replacing ........................... 372 Switch .............................. 126
Heated Seats ........................... 120
Heater ............................... 236
Hitches TrailerTowing ........................ 312
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 138
Hood Release .......................... 124
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 63
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 180
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster .................... 167,169
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 166
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 367
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 367
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 175,342
Manual, Service......................... 405
Manual Transaxle .................. 249,251,362
Downshifting ......................... 253
Fluid Level Check ..................... 362
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 362
Lubricant Selection ..................... 362
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 130
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 359
Mirrors ................................ 79 Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Powered ....................... 81
Outside .............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 83
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 293
Mopar Parts ......................... 343,404
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 301
Odometer ............................. 174
Trip ............................. 174,176
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 174
Oil, Engine ......................... 344,377
Capacity ............................ 377
Change Interval ....................... 345
Checking ............................ 344
Disposal ............................ 346
Filter ............................... 347
Identification Logo ..................... 346
Materials Added to ..................... 346
Recommendation ................... 345,377
Synthetic ............................ 346
Viscosity ............................ 346
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............341,342
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Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 138
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake ....................... 243
Overdrive ............................. 257
Overheating, Engine ................... 169,324
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 4,405
PaintCare ............................. 362
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 130
Personal Settings ........................ 185
Pets .................................. 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 279
Power Door Locks ........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 81 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
.......... 148
Steering .......................... 262,263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 379
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 48
Preparation for Jacking .................... 327
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 46
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 185
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 286
Radio Operation ........................ 236
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 373
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 123
Rear Window Defroster ................... 159
Rear Window Features .................... 158
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Operation........................... 253
Overdrive ........................... 257
Selection of Lubricant ................... 361
Transmission Range Indicator ....................... 172
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 138
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 288
Trip Odometer .......................... 174
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 176
Turn Signals ...................... 128,177,373
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 83
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 166
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 406
Universal Transmitter ..................... 138
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 301 VanityMirrors ........................... 83
Vehicle Certification Label
................. 308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 279,307,309
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 371
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 112
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 169
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 404
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 351
Washers, Windshield ..................... 132
Washing Vehicle ......................... 363
Water Driving Through ...................... 260
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 364
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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 RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED To Set The Security AlarmTo Disarm
The SystemVehicle Security Alarm Manual OverrideREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock The Doors And LiftgateRemote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First PressIlluminated Approach - If EquippedTo Lock The Doors And LiftgateSound Horn With Remote Key LockFlash Lights With Remote Key Lock/UnlockUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional RKE TransmittersGeneral InformationRKE Transmitter Battery ReplacementDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection
Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If EquippedPOWER WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild Restraints
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror - Drivers SideOutside Mirror - Passengers SidePower Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding Featureuconnect phone
- IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedManual Lumbar - If EquippedDrivers Seatback ReclineAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedFold-Flat Front Passenger
SeatFolding Rear SeatReclining Rear Seat - If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Multifunction LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel LightsLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHigh Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchFlash-to-PassMap/Reading LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemWindshield WashersMist FeatureTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC
SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening the SunroofClosing the SunroofPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect Override
Venting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS CONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight - If EquippedCargo Cover - If EquippedRemovable Load FloorCargo Tie-Down LoopsFold Down Speakers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window DefrosterCOOLED BEVERAGE
STORAGE BIN/GLOVE COMPARTMENT - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If Equipped Oil Change RequiredEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE
for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating
Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning SystemAir Filtration System - If EquippedOperating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingExtremely Cold Weather
(Below -20 degrees F Or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED 5-Speed Manual TransaxleRecommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemGear RangesAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED OperationGeneral InformationDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing
WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Traction Control System (TCS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed
OperationRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System
CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsInstalling A Trailer HitchTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer And Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL 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 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.0L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- 2.4L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemAutomatic Transaxle (CVT) - If EquippedManual Transaxle - If Equipped
Appearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn SignalFog LightsTail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights License LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDUL E
Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX
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