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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

Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk ofserious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury
or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers
may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and
Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try
disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms
persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors and the liftgate. Press the
UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors and
liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panicalarm off.
Power Liftgate
• Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the PowerLiftgate. If the button is pressed twice again while the liftgate is being power closed, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
Power Sliding Doors
• Press the LEFT or RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice within five seconds to poweropen/close the Power Sliding Door. If the button is pressed twice again while the door is
being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is anemergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the
doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways
with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
• The emergency key is used to unlock/lock the driver's door and the glove compartment.
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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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To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob located outside the vehicle and within
5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or passenger side
door handle, grab either front door handle
to unlock the door automatically.
To Lock the Vehicle:
• Both front door handles have LOCKbuttons located on the outside of the
handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside
the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's or passenger front door handle,
press the door handle LOCK button to
lock all four doors and liftgate.
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold ofthe front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in
your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for
further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the liftgate
will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this
guide for further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third
attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if
the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
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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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