2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer-
ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
Rear Seat Folded
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof
will open automatically from any position. The sunroof
will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
“Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof
will close automatically from any position. The sunroof
will close fully and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
struction is detected, the sunroof will automatically re-
tract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press
the switch forward and release to Express Close.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof – Express
Press the sunroof switch rearward for less than one
second and release, and the sunroof glass will automati-
cally slide fully open from any position, then stop. This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation,
any sunroof switch press or shade switch press will stop
the sunroof. If the shade is closed when the sunroof
switch is pressed, the shade will automatically move to
the middle position before the sunroof begins Express
Open operation.
Venting Sunroof – Express
Press the center “Vent” button on the sunroof switch for
less than one second and release, and the sunroof glass
will automatically vent fully open from any position,
then stop. This is called “Express Vent”. During Express
Vent operation, any sunroof switch press or shade switch
press will stop the sunroof. If the shade is closed when
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
•Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or acci-
dent, a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:(Continued)
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
STARTING PROCEDURES
Before 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. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously 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 Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing 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.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 343
Turn Signal.................. 100,146,528,530
Vanity Mirror ......................... 111
Loading Vehicle ......................... 436
Tires ............................... 399
Locks ................................. 33
Child Protection ........................ 35
Door ................................ 33
Power Door ........................... 34
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 86,88
Lubrication, Body ....................... 496
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 493
Maintenance Procedures ................... 488
Maintenance Schedule .................... 538
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 248,486
Manual, Service ......................... 559
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 140
Memory Seat ........................... 140 Memory Seats and Radio
.................. 140
Methanol ............................. 425
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 274
Mirrors ............................... 108
Compass/Temperature .................. 109
Electric Powered ....................... 110
Electric Remote ....................... 110
Exterior Folding ....................... 110
Heated .............................. 111
Outside ............................. 110
Rearview ............................ 108
Vanity .............................. 111
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 273
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 415
MOPAR Accessories ................... 487,558
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 425
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 379
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Rear Park Sense System................... 195
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 137
Rear Window Defroster ................... 238
Rear Window Features .................... 237
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 237
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 108
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 127
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 81
Recreational Towing ...................... 453
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 456
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 459
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 425
Refrigerant ............................ 496
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 65
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 321
Remote Starting System .................... 29 Replacement Bulbs
....................... 526
Replacement Keys ........................ 20
Replacement Parts ....................... 487
Replacement Tires ....................... 411
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 558
Restraints, Child ......................... 82
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 48
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 234
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Rotation, Tires .......................... 414
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 100
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 558
Safety Information, Tire ................... 394
Safety Tips ............................. 96
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 48,97
Satellite Radio (uconnect™ studios) ........... 320
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 309
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INDEX 577
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 538
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 65
Seat Belts ............................ 52,98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 57
And Pregnant Women ................... 67
Child Restraint ....................... 82,91
Extender ............................. 67
Front Seat ............................ 52
Inspection ............................ 98
Maintenance ......................... 519
Pretensioners .......................... 61
Reminder ............................ 253
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................. 57
Untwisting Procedure .................... 57
Seats ................................. 121
Adjustment .......................... 126
Cleaning ............................ 518
Easy Entry ........................... 143
Memory ............................ 140 Power
........................... 122,124
Rear Folding ......................... 137
Reclining ............................ 127
Security Against Theft ..................... 21
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............21,256
Selec-Terrain ........................... 363
Selection of Oil ......................... 490
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 19
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 20
Service Assistance ....................... 555
Service Contract ......................... 557
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 248
Service Manuals ........................ 559
Setting the Clock ..................... 289,298
Settings, Personal ........................ 280
Shift Lever Override ...................... 476
578 INDEX