STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten
your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leav-
ing unattended children in a vehicle is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not
leave the key fob in the ignition switch. A child
could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Automatic TransmissionThe shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position before you can start the engine.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driv-
ing gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and
the engine is at idle speed.
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with
Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch
to the START position and release it as soon as
the starter engages. The starter motor will con-
tinue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically in
10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce-
dure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the
driver to operate the ig-
nition switch with the
push of a button, as long
as the ENGINE START/
STOP button is installed
and the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter
is in the passenger com-
partment.
Installing and Removing the ENGINE
START/STOP Button
Installing the Button
1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into
the ignition switch with the lettering facing up
and readable.
200
Cargo Compartment............148
Light ...................148
Cargo Light .................148
Cargo Tie-Downs .............149
Cellular Phone ............. 74,185
Center High Mounted Stop Light .....296
Chains, Tire ................231
Changing A Flat Tire ...........259
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....55
Checks, Safety ...............55
Child Restraint .......... 46,48,51,52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....50,51
Child Safety Locks .............21
Clean Air Gasoline .............241
Climate Control ...............185
Cold Weather Operation .........202
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ....185
Compass ..................174
Compass Calibration ...........175
Compass Variance .............175
Computer, Trip/Travel ...........172
Connector UCI ....................181
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . 181
Conserving Fuel ..............171
Console, Overhead ............139 Cooling System
..............280
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......281
Coolant Capacity ............297
Coolant Level ..............282
Disposal of Used Coolant .......282
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........280
Inspection ................280
Points to Remember ..........282
Pressure Cap ..............281
Radiator Cap ..............281
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............. 280,297
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......118
Cupholders .................146
Customer Assistance ...........326
Data Recorder, Event ............45
Daytime Running Lights ..........108
Defroster, Rear Window ..........151
Defroster, Windshield .......56,187,191
Diagnostic System, Onboard .......273
Diesel Fuel .................242
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........242
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ........286
Oil (Engine) ...............274 Power Steering.............221
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........265
Disposal Engine Oil ................276
Door Locks .................20
Door Locks, Automatic ...........21
Driving ...................217
Off-Pavement ..............218
Off-Road .................218
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy ..................171
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........68
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet) ...............144
Electronic Brake Control System .....223
Anti-Lock Brake System ........223
Brake Assist System ..........224
Electronic Roll Mitigation ........224
Traction Control System ........224
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .....224
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............ 116,118
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 159,163
337
Cargo..................148
Center Mounted Stop ..........296
Daytime Running ............108
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......106
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator .................229
Exterior ..................57
Fog ............... 109,159,294
Fuses ...................290
Hazard Warning Flasher ........258
Headlights ............. 293,294
Headlights On With Wipers ......107
High Beam Indicator ..........159
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....159
Illuminated Entry .............16
Low Fuel .................169
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............158
Map Reading ..............110
Reading ............... 110,140
Rear Fog .................163
Rear Servicing ..............295
Rear Tail .................295
Seat Belt Reminder ...........161
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......163
Service ..................293 Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)
.........158
Side Marker ...............295
SmartBeams ...............107
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ....160
Tow/Haul Indicator ...........159
Traction Control .............229
Turn Signal ......... 57,106,294,295
Vanity Mirror ................69
Locks .....................20
Child Protection ..............21
Door ....................20
Power Door ................20
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ................. 50,51
Lubrication, Body .............277
Maintenance Free Battery .........276
Maintenance Procedures .........273
Maintenance Schedule ........302,313
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ..............158
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .....102
Memory Seat ................102
Memory Seats and Radio .........102
Methanol ..................240 Methanol Fuel
...............240
Mini-Trip Computer............172
Mirrors ....................67
Automatic Dimming ...........67
Electric Powered .............68
Electric Remote ..............68
Exterior Folding ..............68
Heated ..................68
Outside ..................67
Power Folding ..............68
Rearview .................67
Vanity ...................69
Mode Fuel Saver ................171
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ......234
Mopar Parts ................273
Multi-Displacement Engine System . . . 222
Multi-Function Control Lever .......106
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........54
Occupant Restraints .........28,41,43
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . 38,39,41,42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......240
340
Refrigerant.................277
Reminder, Seat Belt .............36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........17
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls ...................184
Replacement Bulbs ............293
Replacement Keys .............14
Replacement Parts ............273
Replacement Tires .............233
Restraints, Child ...............46
Restraints, Occupant ............28
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ......149
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......210
Roll Over Warning ..............4
Rotation, Tires ...............234
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......56
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......57
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........28,55
Safety Tips ..................55
Schedule, Maintenance .......302,313
Seat Belt Reminder .............36
Seat Belts ................ 29,56
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage ................32
And Pregnant Women ..........36 Child Restraint
............. 46,52
Front Seat .................29
Inspection .................56
Maintenance ...............289
Pretensioners ...............34
Reminder ................161
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ........32
Untwisting Procedure ..........32
Seats .....................94
Cleaning .................288
Easy Entry ................104
Memory .................102
Power ................. 94,96
Rear Folding ...............101
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .......163
Selection of Oil ...............275
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ..........14
Sentry Key Programming ..........15
Sentry Key Replacement ..........14
Service Assistance ............326
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ..........158
Settings, Personal .............177
Shift Lock Manual Override ........205
Shifting ...................204
Automatic Transmission ........204
Shoulder Belts................29 Side Airbag
.................42
Signals, Turn ......... 57,159,294,295
SmartBeams ................107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ........231
Sound Systems (Radio) ..........181
Sound Systems ......
Refer to the Sound
Systems Booklet
Spare Tire .................259
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............240
Oil ....................275
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . 116,118
Speedometer ................162
Starting ...................200
Automatic Transmission ........200
Cold Weather ..............202
Engine Fails to Start ..........202
Starting and Operating ..........200
Starting Procedures ............200
Steering Power ................ 220,221
Tilt Column ................115
Wheel, Heated .............116
Wheel, Tilt ................115
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ..............184
Storage ...................292
342
Storage, Vehicle............ 192,292
Storing Your Vehicle ............292
Sun Roof ................ 140,142
Sun Visor Extension .............69
Sunglasses Storage ............140
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ....................37
Suspension, Air ..............214
Sway Control, Trailer ............226
Synthetic Engine Oil ............275
Tachometer .................158
Telescoping Steering Column .......115
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . 188
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . 163
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .......50
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..........149
Tilt Steering Column ............115
Tip Start ..................203
Tires ................... 57,230
Air Pressure ...............230
Chains ..................231
Changing ................259
High Speed ...............231
Inflation Pressures ...........230
Jacking ..................259 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . 234
Pressure Warning Light
.........160
Radial ..................231
Replacement ..............233
Rotation .................234
Spare Tire ................259
Spinning .................231
Tread Wear Indicators .........232
Wheel Mounting .............261
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .......246
Torque Converter Clutch .........209
Tow/Haul Indicator Light .........159
Towing ................. 244,265
Disabled Vehicle ............265
Guide ..................246
Recreational ...............251
Weight ..................246
Towing Eyes ................264
Traction Control ..............224
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ........226
Trailer Towing ................244
Cooling System Tips ..........250
Hitches ..................250
Minimum Requirements .........247
Trailer and Tongue Weight .......246
Wiring ..................248
Trailer Towing Guide ............246 Trailer Weight................246
Transfer Case ...............284
Maintenance ...............284
Transmission Automatic .............. 206,285
Maintenance ...............285
Shifting ..................204
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........18
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........17
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) .....................17
Tread Wear Indicators ...........232
Turn Signals ........... 159,294,295
UCI Connector ...............181
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ......74
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector .................181
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ......32
Upholstery Care ..............288
Vanity Mirrors ................69
Variance, Compass ............175
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .....8
343