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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................10
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .............10
Theft Alarm .................13
Seat Belt ...................14
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ...............15
Child Restraints ................16
Front Seats ..................18
Rear Seats ..................19
Heated Seats .................23
Heated Steering Wheel ............24
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......24
Adjustable Pedals ...............25
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations ......26
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 26
Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch ....28
Speed Control ................29
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) .......30
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode ..........30
Manual Climate Controls ...........31
Three Zone Manual Climate Controls .....32
Three Zone Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC) ...............33
Parksense® Rear Park Assist ..........35
Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera .......35
Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot Monitoring . . 35
Power Sliding Side Doors ...........36
Power Liftgate ................36
Power Sunroof ................37
Wind Buffeting ................39
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........40
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......42
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
CodeRES+RSC) ..............44
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ..................46
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) ....55
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link .....64
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ........68
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...........68
Uconnect™ Phone ...............69
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........72Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
..........74
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ .....74
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................76
Programmable Features ............77
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................78
Power Inverter ................80
Power Outlets ................81
UTILITYIn-Floor Storage – Stow 'N Go® ........83
Roof Luggage Rack ..............83
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............84
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.).....................85
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........86
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......86
If Your Engine Overheats ...........90
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........91
Jump-Starting ...............101
Shift Lever Override ............103
Towing A Disabled Vehicle .........104
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...........105
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .........106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood.............107
Adding Fuel ................107
Engine Compartment ............109
Fluids And Capacities ............110
Maintenance Chart ..............111
Fuses .................... 113
Tire Pressures ................ 117
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........ 117
Exterior Bulbs ................ 118
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center .... 119
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 119
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .... 119
Publications Ordering ............ 119
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ..............120
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR® ..... 121
INDEX.................122
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.........125
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 86 for more information.)
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Door AjarnoFUSE* - Fuse Fault
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
gATE* - Liftgate Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
LoCOOL - Low Coolant
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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• In case the Key Fob battery is dead, usethe emergency key to open the door. If
the vehicle is equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™, remove the ENGINE
START/STOP button by inserting the
metal part of the emergency key under
the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position
and gently pry the button loose.
NOTE:The ENGINE START/STOP button
should only be removed or inserted with the
ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position
for Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
• With the ENGINE START/STOP buttonremoved, start the vehicle by inserting the
Key Fob in the ignition and turning to the
Start position.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in theignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and
unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using the manualover ride method.
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child orothers could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle
or in the ignition. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you
are operating the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured
or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. Thisfeature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to
press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with
the press of a button.
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• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the KeylessEnter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Lock or Unlock the Liftgate:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0m) of the liftgate, press thebutton located to the right of the liftgate handle to unlock the liftgate. Press the button a
second time to lock the liftgate.
NOTE:
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facingup and readable.
• Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button
• The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for Key Fob use.
• Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose.
NOTE:
• The ENGINE START/STOP button shouldonly be removed or inserted with the ignition
in the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If theengine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
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Stopping
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to theOFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for
two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will
shut off.
Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE:
• The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACCposition.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
• If the ignition switch is left in the ACC orON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
•Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed:Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button
until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is
“OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK
button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button
located on the door handle.
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed:Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or
with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and
passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the
door handle.
NOTE:
After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
OFF RUN
ACCPress
Press
Press
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission andaxle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.
• Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring will produce a visual alert and may be programmed to produce an audible alert when signaling a lane change; refer to your
Owner’s Manual on the DVD for operation.
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows youto limit the highest available transmission
gear, and can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a trailer or
operating the vehicle in off-road
conditions, using ERS shift control will
help you maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once.
The current gear will be maintained as the
top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until
“D” is displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy duringnormal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
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• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will beable to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost mode.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
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