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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................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ...........9
Theft Alarm ................13
Seat Belt .................13
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ............14
Child Restraints .............15
Front Seats ................18
Rear Seat .................20
Heated Seats ...............20
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High
Beam Lever................22
Headlight Switch .............23
Speed Control ..............24
Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip Shift.. 25
Manual Climate Controls .........25
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC).. 26
Power Sunroof ..............26
Wind Buffeting ..............27
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......28
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 30
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........32
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................34
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR).. 43Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link.. 53
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......56
Uconnect™ Phone ............56
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......59
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......61
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........61
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ...............62
Programmable Features .........63
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............64
Power Outlets ...............67
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............68
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............69
SRT8AutoStick®................70
Electronic Control Damping System . . . 71
Performance Features ..........72
Summer/Three-Season Tires .......73
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.......74
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 74
If Your Engine Overheats .........78
Jacking And Tire Changing ........79
Battery Location .............84
TIREFIT Kit ................84
Jump-Starting ..............89
Shift Lever Override ...........91
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........92
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........93
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............95
Engine Compartment ...........96
Fluids And Capacities ..........99
Maintenance Chart ........... 102
Fuses .................. 108
Tire Pressures .............. 111
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...... 111
Exterior Bulbs ............. 112
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center.................. 113
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center...113Assistance For The Hearing Impaired. . 113
Publications Ordering ......... 113
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............ 114
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®. . 115
INDEX................. 116
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions ...... 119
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing
loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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A. Headlight Switch pg. 23
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display (behind steering wheel)
pg. 62
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Ignition Switch/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 11
F. Audio System (touch-screen radio shown) pg. 28 G. Climate Controls pg. 25
H. Power Outlet pg. 67
I. Transmission Shift Lever
J. SWITCH PANEL
− Heated Seat Switches pg. 20
− Hazard Switch
− Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Offpg. 74
K. Speed Control pg. 24 L. Hood Release (below steering wheel at
base of instrument panel) pg. 95
M. EVIC Controls pg. 62
N. Parking Brake Pedal
O. Trunk Release Button
P. Power Mirrors
Q. Power Door Locks
R. Power Windows
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control / Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator***
- Door Ajar Indicator***
- Decklid Ajar Indicator***
SPORT- Sport Mode Indicator
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
***On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Cluster, this display shows the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate
conditions exist.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors. Press the UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable
Features in this guide.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn thepanic alarm off.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is anemergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking
the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become lockedin the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob.This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without
having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and
stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.
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To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or
passenger side door handle, grab either
front door handle to unlock the door
automatically.
To Lock the Vehicle:
• Both front door handles have LOCKbuttons located on the outside of the
handle. With one of the vehicle's
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger
front door handle, press the door
handle LOCK button to lock all four
doors and trunk.
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable
Features in this guide for further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the
trunk will unlock when you press the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or
Programmable Features in this guide for further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
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