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2. Channel 1 Shared Status – When the icon is
displayed, the audio for Channel 1 is also
shared with the radio and playing through the
cabin speakers.
3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute - Audio: The
audio only icon is not used on Channel 1, in a
single screen system. Mute: when the Mute
icon is displayed, the audio for Channel 1 has
been muted using the remote control’s MUTE
button.
4. Channel 2 Mode – Displays the current
source for Channel 2.
5. Channel 2 Shared Status – When the icon is
displayed, the audio for Channel 2 is also
shared with the radio and playing through the
cabin speakers.
6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute – Audio: Only in
a single screen system: The audio only icon is
displayed on Channel 2 when Channel 1 is in a
video mode. Mute: when the Mute icon is
displayed, the audio for Channel 2 has been
muted using the remote control’s MUTE button.
7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action – When the
ENTER button on the remote control is pressedwith the
INPUT FILE # button visible on the
screen, the screen shows a numeric entry
keypad which allows you to enter a specific
track number on data discs and HDD (see
Numeric Keypad Menu section of this manual).
Also, Enter Button Action – “INPUT TRK #” to
enter a specific track number on audio discs.
8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action – When the
ENTER button on the remote control is pressed
with the DIRECT TUNE button visible on the
screen, the screen shows a numeric entry
keypad which allows you to enter a specific
tuner frequency, or tuner channel for AM/FM/
MW/LW/SAT (see Numeric Keypad Menu sec-
tion).
9. Clock – Displays the time.
10. Video Lock – When the icon is displayed,
the remote control functions are disabled.
11. Not Available / Error – Operational or status
errors are displayed here.
12. Disc Changer Status – When the source for
either Channel 1 or Channel 2 is a multi-disc
changer, the disc loaded / selected status is
displayed.Mode Selection Menu
The first press of the MODE button causes the
Mode Selection menu to appear on screen
(Figure 6). The current mode is always the
default selection. The mode can be changed
for either Channel/Screen 1 or Channel/Screen
2 using the remote control.
Use the remote control’s navigation buttons ( ,
, ,) to navigate through the available
modes, and then press the remote control’s
ENTER button to select the mode. An alternate
method of changing modes is repeated press-
ing of the MODE button until the desired mode
Figure 6: Mode Selection Menu
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To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode, during cold start-ups the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
warms up. The blower will increase in speed
and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual
override features.
NOTE:
Each of these features operate indepen-
dently from each other. If any one feature is
controlled manually, temperature control
will continue to operate automatically.There are seven fixed
blower speeds. Use
the outer dial control
to regulate the amount
of air forced through
the system in any
mode you select. The
blower speed in-
creases as you move
the control clockwise
and decreases when you move the control
counter-clockwise. The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed
speed by adjusting the blower control outer
dial. The fan will now operate at a fixed speed
until additional speeds are selected. This al-
lows the front occupants to control the volume
of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the
Auto mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the
airflow by selecting one of the following posi-
tions.
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instru-
ment panel. Each of these outlets can be
individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. The air vanes of the center outlets and
outboard outlets can be moved up and down or
side to side to regulate airflow direction. There
is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes
to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel
outlets, floor outlets and defrost outlets. NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the BI-
LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler
air out of the panel outlets and warmer air
from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister out-
lets.
Mix Mode Air comes from the floor, defrost and
side window demist outlets. This mode
works best in cold or snowy conditions.
It allows you to stay comfortable while
keeping the windshield clear.
Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature set-
tings for best windshield and side window
defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected,
the blower will automatically default to medium-
high unless the blower is controlled manually.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
•STARTING PROCEDURES ..................... 216
• Automatic Transmission .................... 216
• Keyless Enter-N-Go ....................... 216
• Normal Starting ......................... 217
• Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or29°C)...... 218
• If Engine Fails To Start ..................... 218
• After Starting .......................... 219
• Normal Starting – Diesel Engine ............... 219
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................... 221
• Key Ignition Park Interlock .................. 221
• Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ......... 222
• Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
(3.6L and 3.0L Diesel Engine) — If Equipped ........ 222
• Gear Ranges ........................... 222
• Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(5.7L Engine) — If Equipped .................. 226
• Gear Ranges ........................... 226
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•After Driving Off-Road ..................... 241
• POWER STEERING ......................... 242
• 3.6L And 5.7L Engine ...................... 242
• 3.0L Diesel Engine ....................... 242
• Power Steering Fluid Check .................. 243
• MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS)
(IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY .............. 244
• PARKING BRAKE .......................... 244
• ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ........... 245
• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 245
• Traction Control System (TCS) ................ 246
• Brake Assist System (BAS) .................. 246
• Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............... 246
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............. 247
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .................. 248
• Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..................... 249
• Ready Alert Braking ...................... 250
• Rain Brake Support ....................... 250
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models
With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only ........ 250
• ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF
Indicator Light .......................... 251
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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, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-
ing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally in-
jured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could op-
erate 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 Re-
mote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is in
the passenger com-
partment.
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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.
3. Press firmly on the center of the button to
secure it into position.
Removing the Button
1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be
removed from the ignition switch for key fob
use.
2. Insert the metal part of the emergency key
under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock posi-
tion and gently pry the button loose.
NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button should
only be removed or inserted with the ignition
in the LOCK position (OFF position for Key-
less Enter-N-Go).Normal Starting
Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission must be in
PARK or NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake
pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button once. The system takes over and at-
tempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds. If you wish to stop the crank-
ing of the engine prior to the engine starting,
press the button again.
To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and
release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE
START/STOP button must be held for two sec-onds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The
ignition switch position will remain in the ACC
position until the shift lever is in PARK and the
button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If
the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC
(if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park”
message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position,
or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
RUN (engine not running) position and the
transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With
Driver’s Foot OFF the Brake Pedal (In
PARK or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates simi-
lar to an ignition switch. It has four positions,
OFF, ACC, RUN and START. To change the
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ignition switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps.
•Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF
position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once
to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
ACCESSORY”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to
the RUN position (EVIC displays “IGNITION
MODE RUN”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
third time to return the ignition switch to the
OFF position (EVIC displays “IGNITION
MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather
(Below 20°F or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged
battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the
battery in another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies” for further information. Clearing a Flooded Engine
(Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have fol-
lowed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather
procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and hold it, then press and release the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter
motor will engage automatically, run for 10 sec-
onds, and then disengage. Once this occurs,
release the accelerator pedal and the brake
pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine
(Using Fob With Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have fol-
lowed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather” procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then,
turn the ignition switch to the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages.
The starter motor will disengage automatically
in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the
accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the
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LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
After StartingThe idle speed is controlled automatically and it
will decrease as the engine warms up.
Normal Starting – Diesel EngineObserve the following when the engine is op-
erating.
•All message center lights are off.
• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off.
• Low Oil Pressure Light is off.
Cold Weather Precautions
Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F
(0°C) may require special considerations. The
following chart suggests these options. *No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD)
should only be used where extended arctic
conditions (-10°F/-23°C) exist.
NOTE:
•
Use of Climatized ULSD Diesel Fuel or
Number 1 ULSD Diesel Fuel results in a
noticeable decrease in fuel economy.
• Climatized ULSD Diesel Fuel is a blend of
Number 2 ULSD and Number 1 ULSD
Diesel Fuels, which reduces the tempera-
ture at which wax crystals form in fuel.
NOTE:
This engine requires the use of “Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel.” Use of incorrect fuel
could result in exhaust system damage. Re- fer to “Fuel Requirements – Diesel Engine”
in “Starting and Operating” for further infor-
mation.
Battery Blanket Usage
A battery loses 60% of its cranking power as
the battery temperature decreases to 0°F
(-18°C). For the same decrease in temperature,
the engine requires twice as much power to
crank at the same RPM. The use of battery
blankets will greatly increase starting capability
at low temperatures. Suitable battery blankets
are available from your authorized MOPAR
dealer.
Engine Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the air inlet opening in an attempt to start the
vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
1. The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position before you can start the engine.
2. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
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