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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM
CHRYSLERGROUPLLC........... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB...................8
THEFT ALARM................ 9
SEATBELT ................. 9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............. 9
FRONTSEATS................11
REARSEATS ................13
HEATEDSEATS...............14
TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........15
PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ..........19
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ...... 20
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ................... 20
PARKSENSE
®REAR PARK ASSIST .....21
POWERSUNROOF .............21
WIND BUFFETING ............. 22
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS.......23
NAVIGATION TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO . . 26
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ....... 29
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 29
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 30
POWER OUTLET ..............31
UCONNECT™ PHONE ...........31
VOICECOMMAND .............33
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....34
UTILITY
CARGOAREAFEATURES ..........35
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)....... 36
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......37
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE ........... 38
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWINGASSISTANCE -
U.S. ONLY ................ 39
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................. 39
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...... 42
JACKINGANDTIRECHANGING.......43
JUMP-STARTING ............. 46
TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE...... 49
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......50
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............51
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..........52
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........54
MAINTENANCE CHART ...........56
FUSES....................58
TIREPRESSURES..............61
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ..... 62
EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 62
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER...................63
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER...................63
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED..................63
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .........63
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 64
TIRE WARRANTY ............. 64
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES..........67
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator
- 4WD LOW Indicator
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction ControlSystem (TCS) Indicator
- Cruise Indicator
Odometer Messages
ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator Off LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid
ECO-ON - Fuel Saver Indicator On noFUSE* - Fuse Fault
door - Door Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

CAUTION!
DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may
cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
• The front passenger seat can be folded flatto allow for extended cargo space. Pull up
on the recliner lever to fold down the
seatback.
REAR SEATS
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
• Each rear seatback can be folded flat or reclined.
To Lower Rear Seatback
• With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull the release strap toward
the front of the vehicle and fold the rear seatback completely forward.
• Push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position.
To Raise Rear Seatback
• Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).
• Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
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GETTING STARTED

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lightsand to the
second detent for headlights
.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever t o the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the int erior lights from illuminating when a door
is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever u pward to the next detent position to brighten
the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain onuntil the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Turn Signals/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.
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent
settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper
operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
Rear Wiper
Wiper Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off
when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release thelever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain theset speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)Engine/Transmission Model Frontal Area Max GTW (Gross Traile r Wt) Tongue Wt. (See Note)
3.7L/Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.7L/Automatic 4x4 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
4.0L/Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
4.0L/Automatic 4x4 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never
exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.When Towing Trailers With Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) And 5,000 Lbs
(2 268 kg)The following chart provides m aximum trailer weightratings towable for the following engine/transmissioncombinations, ONLY if
using a weight distributing hitch.Engine/Transmiss ion Model Frontal Area Max GTW (Gross Traile r Wt) Tongue Wt. (See Note)
3.7L/Automatic
w/Trailer Tow Package 4x2 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
3.7L/Automatic
w/Trailer Tow Package 4x4 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
4.0L/Automatic
w/Trailer Tow Package 4x2 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
4.0L/Automatic
w/Trailer Tow Package 4x4 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never
exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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UTILITY