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Deluxe Security Alarm
...................................... 20Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 84Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 45DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 216Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 208DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 225Door Ajar.......................................................... 78Door Ajar Light................................................. 78Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 25Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 25Doors............................................................... 22Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 30DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 146Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 145Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 147, 151Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 38
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)...229
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........ 98Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................147Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 78
Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 203Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 206Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 193Jacking..................................................... 197Jump Starting........................................... 201Towing...................................................... 208Emission Control System Maintenance........... 85Engine.................................................. 214, 215Air Cleaner................................................ 218Block Heater................................................ 89Break-In Recommendations........................ 89Checking Oil Level.................................... 216Compartment.................................. 214, 215Compartment Identification...................... 214Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 224, 268Cooling..................................................... 224Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 191, 192Fails To Start............................................... 88Flooded, Starting......................................... 88Fuel Requirements................................... 264Jump Starting........................................... 201Oil........................................... 217, 267, 268Oil Filler Cap............................................. 214Oil Filter.................................................... 218Oil Selection.................................... 217, 267Oil Synthetic............................................. 218Overheating.............................................. 204Starting........................................................ 86

Enhanced Accident Response Feature... 174, 209
Ethanol.......................................................... 265Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 191, 192Exhaust System................................... 191, 222Exterior Lighting...............................................44Exterior Lights........................................ 44, 191
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 218Air Conditioning................................. 55, 219Engine Oil........................................ 218, 268Engine Oil Disposal................................... 218Flashers........................................................ 193Hazard Warning........................................ 193Turn Signals................................ 47, 83, 191Flash-To-Pass...................................................46Flooded Engine Starting...................................88Floor Console...................................................57Fluid Capacities............................................ 267Fluid Leaks.................................................... 191Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 226Cooling System......................................... 224Engine Oil................................................. 216Transfer Case........................................... 228Fluid, Brake................................................... 269Fog Lights........................................................47Fold-Flat Seats.................................................30

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Folding Rear Seats
.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 155Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 193Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 206Fuel............................................................... 264Additives................................................... 265Clean Air.................................................... 265Ethanol...................................................... 265Gasoline.................................................... 264Gauge.......................................................... 80Materials Added........................................ 265Methanol................................................... 265Octane Rating................................. 264, 268Requirements........................................... 264Specifications............................................ 268Tank Capacity............................................ 267Fuses............................................................. 228
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 40Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 265Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 265Gauges Fuel............................................................. 80Gear Ranges.................................................... 93Glass Cleaning............................................... 262Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 119, 121Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 119, 120GVWR............................................................ 119
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 127Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 193Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 240Automatic.................................................... 46Cleaning................................................... 260High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 45Lights On Reminder..................................... 47On With Wipers............................................ 46Passing........................................................ 46Switch.......................................................... 44Time Delay................................................... 46Washers................................................... 216Heated Mirrors................................................. 39Heated Seats................................................... 33Heater, Engine Block....................................... 89
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 45
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 150HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 122Holder, Coin..................................................... 57HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 40Hood Prop........................................................ 65Hood Release.................................................. 65
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 37, 193Instrument Cluster....................................68, 70Descriptions.................................................83Display.................................................. 70, 73Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 262Interior Appearance Care.............................. 261Interior Lights...................................................48
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Jack Location................................................ 198Jack Operation.............................................. 198Jacking Instructions...................................... 198Jump Starting................................................ 201
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Key FobArm The System
...........................................19Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................ 23, 86Enter The Trunk...........................................13Passive Entry...............................................23Passive Entry Programming.........................23Keys.................................................................12Replacement...............................................14
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Modifications/Alterations Vehicle
.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 157Mopar Parts................................................... 272MP3 Control.................................................... 58Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 45
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 89
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 160Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 264, 268Oil Change Indicator........................................ 72Reset........................................................... 72Oil Filter, Change........................................... 218Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 218Oil Pressure Light............................................ 79Oil, Engine........................................... 217, 268Capacity.................................................... 267Checking................................................... 216Dipstick..................................................... 216Disposal.................................................... 218Filter................................................ 218, 268Filter Disposal........................................... 218Identification Logo..................................... 218Materials Added To................................... 218Pressure Warning Light............................... 79
Recommendation............................ 217, 267Synthetic.................................................. 218Viscosity................................................... 267Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 84Operating Precautions..................................... 84Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 273Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 38Overheating, Engine...................................... 204
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Paddle Shift Mode........................................... 96Paddle Shifters................................................ 96Paint Care..................................................... 260Parking Brake.................................................. 90ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 108Passive Entry................................................... 23Pets.............................................................. 189Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 247PowerBrakes...................................................... 263Deck Lid Release......................................... 65Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 234Door Locks.................................................. 22Mirrors......................................................... 38Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 60
Seats...........................................................31Steering.......................................................97Sunroof........................................................63Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................26Windows......................................................61Power SeatsForward.......................................................32Lumbar........................................................32Rearward.....................................................32Recline.........................................................32Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 165Preparation For Jacking................................ 197PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 166
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 251Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 225Radio Operation............................................ 144Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................51Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 228Rear Camera................................................. 116Rear Cross Path............................................ 154Rear ParkSense System................................ 108Rear Seats, Folding..........................................30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 20911

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Recreational Towing
...................................... 126Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 265Refrigerant.................................................... 219Release, Hood................................................. 65Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 161Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm............................................. 19Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 13Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 18
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features.... 18
Uconnect Settings....................................... 18Remote Trunk Release.................................... 65Replacement Bulbs....................................... 238Replacement Keys........................................... 14Replacement Tires......................................... 253Reporting Safety Defects............................... 272Restraints, Child............................................ 176Restraints, Head....................................... 35, 36Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 206Rotation, Tires............................................... 258
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 189Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 191Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 272Safety Information, Tire................................. 242
Safety Tips.................................................... 189Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 191Schedule, Maintenance....................... 210, 211Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 78Seat Belts............................................ 161, 189Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 164Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 164
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 164
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 166Child Restraints........................................ 176Energy Management Feature................... 166Extender................................................... 165Front Seat............................... 161, 162, 163Inspection................................................. 189Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 163Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 164Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 162Operating Instructions.............................. 163Pregnant Women...................................... 165Pretensioners........................................... 166Rear Seat................................................. 162Reminder.................................................. 161Seat Belt Extender.................................... 165Seat Belt Pretensioner............................. 166Untwisting Procedure............................... 164Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 261
Seats.................................................. 30, 32, 33Adjustment...........................................30, 32Easy Entry....................................................33Head Restraints....................................35, 36Heated.........................................................33Height Adjustment.......................................31Power...........................................................31Rear Folding................................................30Seatback Release........................................30Tilting....................................................30, 31Vented.........................................................35Ventilated....................................................35Security Alarm.................................... 19, 20, 79Arm The System...........................................19Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 268Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................15Sentry Key Replacement..................................14Service Assistance........................................ 270Service Contract............................................ 271Service Manuals........................................... 273Shifting.............................................................91Automatic Transmission....................... 91, 92Shoulder Belts.............................................. 162Side View Mirror Adjustment............................38Signals, Turn................................... 47, 83, 191Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 257Snow Tires.................................................... 254Spare Tires..................................198, 254, 255

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Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 268Oil.............................................................. 268Speed ControlAccel/Decel................................................. 99Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 103Cancel....................................................... 100Resume....................................................... 99Set............................................................... 99Speed Control (Cruise Control)............... 98, 100Sport Mode...................................................... 97Starting............................................................ 86Automatic Transmission.............................. 86Button......................................................... 15Cold Weather.............................................. 89Engine Fails To Start................................... 88Starting And Operating.................................... 86Starting Procedures......................................... 86Steering........................................................... 26Column Lock............................................... 26Power.......................................................... 97Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 26Wheel, Tilt................................................... 26Storage.......................................................... 260Storage, Vehicle...................................... 55, 260Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 260
Stuck, Freeing............................................... 206Sun Roof.......................................................... 63Sunglasses Storage......................................... 58Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 168Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 218
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 54Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 46Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 247Tire Markings................................................ 242Tire Safety Information................................. 242Tires...................................191, 250, 254, 259Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 252Air Pressure.............................................. 250Chains...................................................... 257Changing......................................... 197, 198Compact Spare......................................... 254General Information........................ 250, 254High Speed............................................... 251Inflation Pressure..................................... 250Jacking..................................................... 198Life Of Tires.............................................. 252
Load Capacity........................................... 247
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 81, 157
Quality Grading......................................... 259Radial....................................................... 251Replacement............................................ 253Rotation.................................................... 258Safety.............................................. 242, 250Sizes......................................................... 243Snow Tires................................................ 254Spare Tires.............................198, 254, 255Spinning................................................... 252Trailer Towing........................................... 124Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 252Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 263To Open Hood..................................................65Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 123Towing........................................................... 120Behind A Motorhome................................ 126Disabled Vehicle....................................... 208Guide........................................................ 122Recreational............................................. 126Weight...................................................... 122
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Towing Behind A Motorhome
......................... 126Traction......................................................... 126Traction Control............................................. 151Trailer Towing................................................ 120Hitches...................................................... 122Minimum Requirements............................ 123Tips........................................................... 125Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 123Wiring........................................................ 124Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 122Trailer Weight................................................ 122Transfer Case Fluid................................................ 228, 269Maintenance............................................. 228Transmission................................................... 92Automatic........................................... 92, 227Fluid.......................................................... 269Maintenance............................................. 227Shifting........................................................ 91Transporting Pets.......................................... 189Tread Wear Indicators................................... 252Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 65Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 65Turn Signals.............................................. 47, 83
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UconnectUconnect Settings
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Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display.... 129
Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable Features.. 18, 23, 129
Passive Entry Programming......................... 23Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 259Universal Garage Door Opener
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............................................. 40Unleaded Gasoline....................................... 264Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................... 164USB.................................................................. 58
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Vanity Mirrors.................................................. 37Vehicle Certification Label............................ 119Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 263Vehicle Loading.......................... 119, 120, 247Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 217Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 8Vehicle Security Alarm..................................... 19Vehicle Storage.......................................55, 260Voice Command............................................... 27Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 27
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Warning Flashers, Hazard............................. 193Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Descriptions)....................80Warranty Information.................................... 272Washer Adding Fluid.............................................. 216Washers, Windshield.................................... 216Washing Vehicle............................................ 260WaterDriving Through........................................ 127Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 256Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 256Wind Buffeting.................................................63Window Fogging...............................................55Windows..........................................................61Power...........................................................61Reset Auto-Up..............................................62Windshield Defroster.................................... 190Windshield Washers........................................50Fluid.......................................................... 216Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 221Windshield Wipers...........................................50Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 221Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................51

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