CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have
been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using replacement equip-
ment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not
use aftermarket sealants or balance beads if your
vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the
sensors may result.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-
ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
²The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire
failure or condition.
²The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge
while adjusting your tire pressure.
²Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING
Example Only Front Axle Rear Axle
Empty Weight 2538 lbs
(1151 kg)2076 lbs
(942 kg )
Load (Including driver,
passengers and cargo)223 lbs
(101 kg)890 lbs (404
kg)
Total 2762 lbs
(1253 kg)2968 lbs
(1346 kg)
GAWR 2826 lbs
(1282 kg)3035 lbs
(1377 kg)
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-
view this information to tow your load as efficiently and
safely as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
exceed the GVWR.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment
(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its
9loaded and ready for operation9condition. The recom-
mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded
trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer
must be supported by the scale.
334 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:When reinstalling the wheel center cap, insure
that the valve stem symbol on the back of the cap is
pointed toward the wheel valve stem. Install the center
cap using hand pressure only. Do not use a hammer.
Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-
nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the
bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to
allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts
should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts
should then be tightened to recommended torque.
Tighten the nuts to final torque in increments. Progress
around the bolt circle, tightening the nut opposite to the
nut just previously tightened until final torque is
achieved. Recommended torque is 130 N´m (95 ft. lbs).
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING!
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot
be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a
discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from another vehicle. This type of start can be danger-
ous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
²Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don't lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to
touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
²A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
²Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the
hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
You can be hurt by the fan.
360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it's performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or
governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacture's engines have a full-flow type oil filter.
Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of
replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality
filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and
are recommended.
Drive Belt
At the mileage indicated in section 8: ªMaintenance
Scheduleº, replace the drive belt with a new drive belt.
NOTE:The belt must be routed correctly to ensure
proper drive function.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be
replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderLocking Doors With The KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemSENTRY KEY - IF
EQUIPPED Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the System - If EquippedTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemSecurity System Manual OverrideILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To unlock the doors and liftgateTo lock the doors and liftgateTo Open/Close Power Liftgate - If EquippedFlash Lights On Lock/UnlockUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementDOOR LOCKS Manual Door
LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsLIFTGATE Power Liftgate - If EquippedOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenAutomatic-Locking Retractor (ALR)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - AirbagEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day / Night MirrorAutomatic
Dimming Mirror - If EquippedDrivers Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If EquippedExterior Mirrors Folding FeatureOutside Mirror - Drivers SideOutside Mirror - Passengers SidePower Remote-Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity
MirrorsHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationsPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS 10-Way Drivers Power Seat
- If Equipped8-Way Drivers Power Seat - If Equipped4-Way Passengers Power SeatAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedSecond Row Manual Seat Recliner - If EquippedSecond Row Manual Seat Adjuster - If EquippedSecond Row Bench Seating - If
EquippedSecond Row Fold and Tumble Seats - If EquippedThird Row Easy Exit - If EquippedThird Row Seating - If EquippedLoad Floor - If EquippedPlastic Grocery Bag RetainerDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Easy Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Overhead Console Map/Reading LightsInteriorLightsMulti-Function LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel LightsAutomatic HeadlightsDaytime
Running Lights (Canada Only)Lights-on ReminderHeadlight Time DelayFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHighbeam/Lowbeam Select SwitchPassing LightWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WashersMist FeatureWindshield Wiper OperationIntermittent
Wiper SystemRear Window Wiper/WasherTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL To ActivateTo Set a Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
Programming HomeLinkCanadian Programming/Gate ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonsSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM -
ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)ESP (Electronic Stability Program)ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED REAR PARK SENSE SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsRear Park Assist Warning Display
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System - If EquippedService the Rear Park Assist SystemCleaning the Rear Park Assist SystemREAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED Courtesy/Reading LightsSunglasses StoragePOWER SUNROOF
- IF EQUIPPED Express Open FeatureWind BuffetingSunroof Comfort Position - If EquippedSunroof MaintenanceELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCUPHOLDERS Front Seat CupholdersSecond Row Seat CupholdersThird Row Seat Cupholders - If EquippedSTORAGE Console FeaturesRear Cargo Storage Bin - If EquippedRetractable Cargo Area Cover - If EquippedCargo Tie-Down HooksROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Oil Change RequiredCustomer
Programmable Features - If EquippedCompass Display - If EquippedMini-Trip Functions - If EquippedSETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureRADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of Signals
Electrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE RAH - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio OperationCDPlayer OperationCD/DVD Changer OperationNotes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation
Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)SALES CODE REV - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio OperationCD Player OperationCD/DVD Changer OperationNotes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions
- (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)Operating Instructions - MP3 Player, Portable WalkmanOperating Instructions - Video Games/Camcorders6 DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (RDV) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - CD/DVD ChangerEJECT (EJT) ButtonOperating
Instructions - Remote ControlOperating Instructions - Video ScreenOperating Instructions - Headphones Operating Instructions - Auxiliary InputNAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH, REV and RBK RadiosSelecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)
PTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning
and Heating System Mode ControlManual Air Conditioning OperationDual-Zone Automatic Temperature ControlElectric Rear Window DefrosterSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionNormal Starting (Above 32 degreesF/0
degrees C)Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below -20 degrees F / -29 degrees C)High Altitude Starting (Above 4,000 ft. / 1 219 m)If Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Brake/Transmission Interlock
SystemAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemReset Mode - Electronic TransmissionAUTOSTICK AutoStick OperationAutoStick General InformationALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED PARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake SystemPOWER
STEERING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL
INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Basic TPMS without EVIC - If EquippedBasic TPMS with EVIC - If EquippedPremium TPMS - If EquippedTire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure WarningsService Tire System SoonGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.8L GASOLINE ENGINES4.0L GASOLINE ENGINESReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)OverloadingLoadingTRAILER TOWINGCommon Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE(Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD
WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyTOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLYMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.8L ENGINES 4.0L
ENGINES ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive BeltSpark
PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterCatalytic ConverterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering - Fluid CheckFront and Rear Suspension Ball JointsSteering Shaft SealSteering LinkageDrive Shaft Universal JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper
BladesWindshield and Rear Window WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrakesMaster Cylinder - Brake Fluid LevelCheckFuel System HosesAutomatic TransmissionAll Wheel Drive (AWD) - If EquippedFront And Rear Wheel
BearingsAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCleaning The Center Console Cup HoldersFUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlightsHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights
(HID) - If EquippedFront Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker LightsFront Fog LightRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-up LightsLicense LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment
Prepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX