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2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves
together and test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The system monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
about 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the headlights, park lights, tail lights and the
indicator light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior
lights will flash for another 15 minutes.
If the monitored system, which triggered the alarm is
deactivated the alarm will continue to sound until 3
minutes of alarm time is reached. If the monitoredsystem, which triggered the alarm is deactivated after the
alarm has been on for 3 minutes the alarm will shut off
immediately.
To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash
rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is
arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are
unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically
disarm. After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash
slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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▫UConnect™ System Features.............147
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity............152
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................154

Seats................................159
▫Front Seat Adjustment..................159
▫Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped........160
▫Manual Lumbar—If Equipped............162
▫Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . . 162
▫Driver’s Seat Back Tilt—If Equipped........163
▫Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)
(Convertible)........................163
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............164
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............165▫Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)...............166
▫Folding Rear Seat (Convertible)...........168
▫Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)..............169
▫Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)..........171
▫Rear Seat Removal (Sedan)..............175

To Open And Close The Hood.............177

Lights...............................178
▫Map/Reading Lights (Sedan).............178
▫Map/Reading Lights (Convertible).........179
▫Interior Lights.......................180
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............181
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................182
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▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL)(Canada Only) . 182
▫Lights-On Reminder...................182
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............183
▫Turn Signals.........................183
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........183
▫Passing Light........................183

Windshield Wipers And Washers...........184
▫Windshield Washers...................184
▫Mist Feature.........................184
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............185
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............185
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(Sedan Models Only)...................186
Tilt Steering Column....................187

Traction Control Switch — If Equipped.......188

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......189
▫ToActivate ..........................189
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............190
▫To Deactivate........................190
▫To Resume Speed.....................190
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............190
▫Manual Transaxle.....................191
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............191

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........192
▫Programming The Universal Transceiver.....194
▫“Rolling Code” Programming............196
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An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.Sun Visor Sliding Feature
The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended
coverage of the side glass.
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —
IF EQUIPPED
UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””WorkorDial”
“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect™ system.
NOTE:The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Then move the safety catch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and slightly to the right, and
raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod clipped to the driver’s side of the
engine compartment to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into
the inner hood surface.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20
cm (8 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rear view mirror. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the button. Press the button a second time to turn the
light OFF. The lights also come on when a door is opened
or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the
second detent.
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NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, these
lights, located under the rearview mirror can be turned
on by switches located at the base of the rearview mirror.
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NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door or deck lid
(convertible) is opened.
With the ignition key in the OFF position, the interior
lights will automatically turn off in about 10 minutes if a
door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the Dome
light position. The interior lights will remain on for only
90 seconds for all occurrences after that, until the engine
is turned on and off.
Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position. With the
ignition key in the OFF position, the
interior lights will automatically turn
off in about 10 minutes if the dimmer
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