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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............9
Theft Alarm .................11
Seat Belt ...................12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ...................13
Child Restraints ................14
Front Seats ..................16
Rear Seat ...................18
Heated Seats .................18
Heated And Cooled Cupholders .......19
Adjustable Pedals ...............20
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations ......22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 23
Headlight Switch ...............24
Speed Control ................25
Electronic Shifter – 3.6L Engine ........27
Transmission Modes/AutoStick® ........29
Climate Controls ...............31
Power Sunroof ................33
Wind Buffeting ................33
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........34
Identifying Your Radio .............36
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance . . . 36
Radio ....................38
Sirius Satellite Radio ..............39
iPod®/CD/AUX Controls ...........41
Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only) .......41
Sirius Travel Link (8.4N Only) .........45
Playing iPod/USB/MP3 Devices ........46
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® Hands
Free Calling) .................47
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........51
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................53
Programmable Features ............54
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................54
Power Outlets ................57
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............58
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ...............59
SRT8AutoStick®..................60
Performance Features .............61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........64
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......64
If Your Engine Overheats ...........68
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........69
Battery Location ...............74
Jump-Starting ................74
Shift Lever Override .............76
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........78
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........80
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..............81
Fuel Door Release ..............82
Engine Compartment .............84
Fluids And Capacities .............87
Maintenance Chart ..............90
Fuses .....................95
Tire Pressures .................99
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........99
Exterior Bulbs ................100
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center ....101
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 101
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired ....101
Publications Ordering ............101
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And Washington, D.C. . . . 102
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR® .....103
INDEX.................104
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.........107
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Setting the Time
• Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any timeadjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for
Model 8.4.
• For Model 8.4, turn the unit on, then touch the time display at the top of the screen. Touch Yes.
• If the time is not displayed at the top of the screen, touch More soft-key and then Settings soft-key. In the Settings screen, touch the Clock soft-key, then check or uncheck
this option.
• Touch + or – next to Set Time Hours and Set Time Minutes to adjust the time.
• If these features are not available, uncheck the Sync with GPS box.
• Touch X to save your settings and exit out of the Clock Setting screen.
Audio Settings
• Touch of the Audio soft-key to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust Balance\Fade, Equalizer, and Speed Adjusted Volume.
• You can return to the Radio screen by touching the X located at the top right.
Balance/Fade
• Touch the Balance/Fade soft-key to Balance audio between the front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers.
• Touching the Front, Rear, Left, or Right soft-keys or touch and drag the blue Speaker Icon to adjust the Balance/Fade.
Equalizer
• Touch the Equalizer soft-key to activate the Equalizer screen.
• Touch the + or - soft-keys, or by touching and dragging over the level bar for each of theequalizer bands. The level value, which spans between 9, is displayed at the bottom of
each of the Bands.
Speed Adjusted Volume
• Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft-key to activate the Speed Adjusted Volumescreen. The Speed Adjusted Volume is adjusted by touching the + and - buttons or by
touching and dragging over the level bar. This alters the automatic adjustment of the
audio volume with variation to vehicle speed.
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iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS
• The iPod®/CD/AUX controls areaccessed by touching the Player soft-key
to enter the Player main screen, then
touch the source soft-key and choose
between Disc, AUX, iPod®, Bluetooth or
SD Card.
NOTE:Uconnect Touch™ will usually
automatically switch to the appropriate mode
when something is first connected or inserted
into the system.
GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY)
• Uconnect Touch 8.4N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle. Garmin Navigation includes Lane Assist and Junction View, Speed Limit information, and
a database with over 6 million points of interest.
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system
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• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specificdevice).
• To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the console.
NOTE:
• When connecting your iPod® device for the first time, the system may take several minutesto read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system will take
approximately 5 minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the device. Also during the
reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This process is needed to
ensure the full use of your iPod® features and only happens the first time it is connected.
After the first time, the reading process of your iPod® will take considerably less time unless
changes are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class
memory devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port features.
Please visit Apple’s website for iPod® software updates.
3. SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
• Song playback can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls toplay, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
4. Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices,cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's
sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with
your Uconnect Touch® system (see Uconnect™ Phone for pairing instructions). You can
access the music from your connected Bluetooth® device by touching the Source soft-key
while in Player mode.
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect™ PhoneButton exists on your steering wheel, then you have the
Uconnect™ Phone features.
• The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call
1–877–855–8400 or visit www.chrysler.com/uconnect.
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Pairing a Phone
• To use the Uconnect™ Phone feature, you must first pair your bluetooth phone with theUconnect™ system.
Start pairing procedure on the radio
• Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next, touch Add Device.
• Uconnect™ Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting.
Start pairing procedure on mobile phone
• Search for available devices on yourBluetooth® enabled mobile phone. This is
usually within Settings or Options under
“Bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s
manual for details.
• When your phone finds the system, select “Uconnect” as the paired device.
Complete the pairing procedure
• When prompted on the phone, enter the 4-digit PIN number shown on the UconnectTouch™ Screen.
• If your phone asks you to accept a connection request from Uconnect, select “Yes”. If available, check the box telling it not to ask again – that way your phone will automatically
connect each time you start the vehicle.
Select the mobile phone's priority level
• When the pairing process has successfullycompleted, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite
phone. Selecting Yes will make this phone
the highest priority. This phone will take
precedence over other paired phones
within range. Only one phone can be
paired at a time.
• You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button on your steering wheel to begin.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UPor
DOWN
button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECTbutton.
Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the SELECT
button to change the setting. Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or
sub menu.
• Fuel Economy • Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features)
• Vehicle Speed • Messages
• Trip Info • Turn Menu Off
• Units
Uconnect Touch™ Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats,
Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup
through soft-keys.
• Touch the More soft-key to on the bottom of the screen, then touch the Settings soft-key to access the Settings screen. When making a selection, scroll up or down until the
preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. The
following feature settings are available:
• Display • Clock
• Safety / Assistance • Doors & Locks
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Engine Off Options
• Compass Settings • Audio
• Phone / Bluetooth • SIRIUS Setup
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
• HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
• The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
• The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the righthand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #13 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter 5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
9 — 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 — 10 Amp Red Security 11 — 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 — 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
14 — 25 Amp Neutral Anti-Lock Brakes 15 — 25 Amp Neutral Transmission
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2 19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
28 — 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump
29 — 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter
31 — 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description2 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1
4 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 5 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump 9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door 11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters (Selectable)
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
18 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Dampening Module
23 — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 — 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen 25 — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 27 — 25 Amp Neutral Amplifier 31 — 25 Amp Neutral Power Seats
32 — 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster 33 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
34 — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock 35 — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 37 — 15 Amp Blue Radio
38 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
42 30 Amp Pink — Rear Defrost 43 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera 45 — 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Cruise Control 47 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 51 — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats
52 — 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches 53 — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor
58 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
64 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Windows 65 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 67 — 15 Amp Blue Run Sense
68 — 15 Amp Blue Power Outlet Illumination/Rear Sunshade
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