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CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of an airwrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
• The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare tire.
• The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other full-size tire. Vehicle
damage may result.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull farenough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on
a jack.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
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Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition toLOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed
metal part of the discharged vehicle's engine) away from the battery and fuel injection system.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a systemvoltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged
in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before
attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal
injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to
temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the cover located to the top right of the
shift lever in the instrument panel.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• The override can be activated by pressing the white-colored tab, which can be
accessed through the hole in the
instrument panel.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is torecord, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such
data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add
2.9 Quarts (2.8 Liters) if equipped with rear
heater.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane20 Gallons (76 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used
or equivalent. If DOT 3 is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. X XXXXXXXX X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
Open the left and right sliding doors (slowly) and inspect
for excessive dirt. If noise exists, wipe clean and apply kry-
tox lube to the door rollers. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; re-
place if necessary. XX X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals
for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXX X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine). X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the battery.This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module
J3 30 Amp Pink Rear Door Module (RR Door Node)
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If Equipped)
J9 40 Amp Green PZEV Motor/Flex Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay/Manifold Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink Power Sliding Door Module/Thatchum Relay
Lock Feed
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green Rear Window Defogger
J15 30 Amp Pink Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 — — —
M3 20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat (If Equipped)
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (If Equipped)
M10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module
(HFM), Universal Garage Door Opener
(UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP),
Streaming Video Module
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), Global
Powertrain Engine Controller (GPEC), TCM
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater Ventilation, Air
Conditioning Module (HVAC MOD),
Headlamp Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass
(COMPAS), IR Sensor, Rear Camera, Lamp
Door FT Drv/Pass, Lamp Flashlight, AHLM,
Relay Diesel Cabin Heater, Rad Fan Diesel
M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (BATT)
M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic
Stability Program (ESP), Stop Lamp Switch (STP
LP SW), Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M38 25 Amp Natural Door Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/UNLOCK
MTRS), Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors
TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate tothe recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle . Never overload them.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is theleading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or
“blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road
and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleanedregularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Backup Lamp 3157
Tail and Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (*)
Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W
Park/Turn Signal LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Headlamp – (Low and High Beam Halogen) H13
License Lamp 168
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL assembly
must be replaced. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Jack ................39
Audio Settings ...............37
Automatic Headlights ...........21
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................79
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....48
Axle Fluid .................79
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid .................79
Bulb Replacement .............86
Calibration, Compass ...........50
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............55
Change Oil Indicator ...........61
Changing A Flat Tire ...........62
Child Restraint ...............13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting .............. 37,39
Compass Calibration ...........50
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............79
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......22
Cruise Light ................22
Customer Assistance ...........87
Defects, Reporting ............88
Dimmer Control ..............21
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........21
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
DriverCockpit ...............4
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........24
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............22
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................49,50
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......34
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......74Jacking
............... 62,66
Overheating ..............61
Engine Compartment ..............78
Oil Selection ..............79
Overheating ..............61
Starting .................11
Stopping .................11
Event Data Recorder ............75
ExpressDownWindows...........8
Exterior Lights ...............86
Flash-To-Pass ...............21
Fluid Capacities ..............79
Fluids ...................79
Fog Lights .................21
F old
in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....29
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........74
Front Heated Seats .............17
Fuel EconomyMode .............24
Specifications ..............79
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....51
HardDiskDrive ..............40
Headlights Automatic ................21
Dimmer Switch .............21
HighBeam ...............21
Heated Seats ................17
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................21
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................51
Hood Release ...............76
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,58
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....20
Introduction .................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........53
Inverter, Power ...............53
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......49
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