▫Programming Additional Transmitters........26
▫Battery Replacement....................26
▫General Information....................27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED..........................28
▫How To Use Remote Start................28
DOOR LOCKS.........................31
▫Manual Door Locks.....................31
▫Power Door Locks.....................32
WINDOWS...........................34
▫Power Windows.......................34
▫Wind Buffeting.......................38
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE.............38TRUNK SAFETY WARNING................39
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release..........39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS................40
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts....................43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....48
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions......48
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped..........................49
▫Energy Management Feature..............50
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners..................51
▫Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) —
If Equipped..........................51
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ..........................55
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Convertible Top Operation Button — If Equipped
Refer to “Convertible Top Operation” under “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times to unlatch the trunk.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn
will pulse on and off, and the Illuminated Entry system
(if equipped) will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.NOTE:You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due
to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted by the
system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key“Customer Key Programming.”
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
•Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L..........423
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L..........424
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .425
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............425
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS..........................426
REPLACEMENT PARTS..................427
DEALER SERVICE......................427
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........428
▫Engine Oil..........................429▫Engine Oil Filter......................432
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................432
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............433
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............434
▫A/C Air Filter – If Equipped.............435
▫Body Lubrication.....................437
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............438
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................438
▫Exhaust System......................439
▫Cooling System......................441
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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
•The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
•The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPARparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPARparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-
nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service
operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump-starting. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433
Automatic Transmission....................305
Adding Fluid.........................451
Fluid and Filter Changes.................453
Fluid Level Check......................451
Fluid Type...........................449
Gear Ranges..........................308
Special Additives.......................450
Autostick...............................322
Auto Unlock, Doors........................33
Battery.................................433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........26
Location.............................433
Belts, Seat...............................43
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................437
B-Pillar Location..........................345
Brake Assist System.......................335
Brake, Parking...........................328
Brake System............................447Anti-Lock (ABS).......................331
Fluid Check...........................447
Master Cylinder........................447
Parking..............................328
Warning Light.........................223
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................307
Bulb Replacement.........................469
Bulbs, Light..............................95
Calibration, Compass......................242
Capacities, Fluid..........................475
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................379
Oil (Engine)..........................423
Power Steering........................327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............444
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................91
Car Washes.............................454
Cellular Phone...........................129
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INDEX 499
Jack Location............................400
Jack Operation...........................400
Jump Starting............................410
Key-In Reminder..........................15
Keyless Entry System.......................21
Key, Programming.........................17
Key, Replacement..........................16
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................15
Knee Bolster..............................57
Lane Change and Turn Signals................229
Lane Change Assist........................180
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................43
Latches.................................95
Hood...............................175
Latch Plate...............................44
Lead Free Gasoline........................370Leaks, Fluid..............................95
Life of Tires.............................358
Light Bulbs..............................95
Lights..................................95
Airbag...............................62
Back-Up.............................473
Battery Saver..........................184
Brake Assist Warning....................338
Brake Warning.........................223
Bulb Replacement......................470
Courtesy/Reading......................183
Daytime Running......................182
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................180
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . . .338
Engine Temperature Warning..............222
Exterior..............................95
Fog .................................181
Headlights...........................178
Headlights On With Wipers...............179
506 INDEX