
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!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• 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 injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
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 driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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.
• 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 press-
ing 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 continue 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 sec-
onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally
and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a ve-
hicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK
turn the engine OFF, and remove the key
fob. When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF
position, the shift lever is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. 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 (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A
child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the shift lever out of PARK,
you must turn the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and
also press the brake pedal. Otherwise,
damage to the shift lever could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have engaged the shift lever
into the PARK position:
• When shifting into PARK, firmly move the
shift lever all the way forward and to the left
until it stops and is fully seated.
• Look at the shift lever position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
• With brake pedal released, verify that the
shift lever will not move out of PARK.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the shift lever out of PARK,
you must turn the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and
also press the brake pedal. Otherwise,
damage to the shift lever could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain. The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have engaged the shift lever
into the PARK position:
•
When shifting into PARK, firmly move the
shift lever all the way forward and to the left
until it stops and is fully seated.
• Look at the shift lever position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
• With brake pedal released, verify that the
shift lever will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. The
engine may be started in this range. Apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission into
PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off
the ignition to coast down a hill. These are
unsafe practices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions. You might
lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for
any other reason with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission
damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting And Operating” and “Towing A Dis-
abled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
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Brake Assist Warning..........258
Brake Warning ..............165
Bulb Replacement ............336
Cargo ...................151
Center Mounted Stop ..........339
Daytime Running ............108
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......106
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator .................258
Exterior ..................61
Fog ..............109, 163, 337
Hazard Warning Flasher ........294
Headlights .............336, 337
Headlights On With Wipers .......107
High Beam Indicator ..........163
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....163
Illuminated Entry .............18
Low Fuel .................174
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............162
Map Reading ...............110
Passing ..................112
Reading ...............110,141
Rear Fog .................168
Rear Servicing ..............338
Rear Tail .................338
Seat Belt Reminder ...........165 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
......167
Service ................. .336
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) ................ .162
Side Marker ...............338
SmartBeams ...............107
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .164
Tow/Haul Indicator ............163
Traction Control .............258
Turn Signal ........61, 106, 337, 338
Vanity Mirror ................72
Locks ......................21
Automatic Door ..............22
Child Protection ..............23
Door ....................2 1
Power
Door ................22
Steering Wheel ..............14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) ................54, 55
Lubrication, Body ...............318
Maintenance Free Battery ..........316
Maintenance Procedures ..........312
Maintenance Schedule .........344, 359
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..............162
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......102Memory Seat
.................102
Memory Seats and Radio ..........102
Methanol ...................273
Methanol Fuel ................273
Mini-Trip Computer ..............179
Mirrors .....................70
Automatic Dimming ............70
Electric Powered .............71
Electric Remote ..............71
Exterior Folding ..............71
Heated ...................72
Outside ..................71
Power Folding ...............72
Rearview ..................70
Vanity ...................72
Mode Fuel Saver ................178
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......266
Mopar Parts ................. .312
Multi-Function Control Lever ........106
New Vehicle Break-In Period .........59
Occupant Restraints .........31, 44, 47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . .43, 44, 46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......273
398

Refrigerant................. .317
Reminder, Seat Belt ..............40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . .207
Replacement Bulbs .............336
Replacement Keys ...............15
Replacement Parts ..............312
Replacement Tires ..............264
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .......177
Restraints, Child ................50
Restraints, Occupant .............31
Retractable Cargo Area Cover .......152
Roll Over Warning ................4
Rotation, Tires ................266
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .........60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ........61
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........30, 60
Safety Tips ...................59
Schedule, Maintenance ........344, 359
Seat Belt Maintenance ............331
Seat Belt Reminder ..............40
Seat Belts .................33, 60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................36
And Pregnant Women ..........41
Child Restraint ............50, 56 Front Seat
.................33
Inspection .................60
Pretensioners ...............37
Reminder ................ .165
Shoulder Belt Anchorage .........36
Untwisting Procedure ...........35
Seats ......................94
Easy Entry ................104
Memory ................. .102
Power ...................95
Rear Folding ...............100
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......16, 167
Selec-Terrain ................ .240
Selection of Oil ................314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...........15
Sentry Key Programming ...........16
Sentry Key Replacement ...........15
Service Assistance ..............372
Service Engine Soon
Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ..........162
Settings, Personal ..............184
Shifting ....................225
Automatic Transmission .........225
Shift Lever Override .............304
Shoulder Belts .................33
Side Airbag ...................46
Signals, Turn .........61, 163, 337, 338 SmartBeams
.................107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .........265
Snow Tires ................. .261
Sound Systems ................188
Sound Systems (Radio) ...........188
Spare Tire ................262, 295
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............273
Oil .................... .314
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....117,119
Speedometer .................166
Starting ....................220
Automatic Transmission .........220
Cold Weather ..............222
Engine Fails to Start ..........222
Starting and Operating ............220
Starting Procedures .............220
Steering Power ................248, 250
Tilt Column .............115,116
Wheel, Heated ..............116
Wheel Lock ................14
Wheel, Tilt .............115,116
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .......207
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ................. .207
Storage ....................335
400

Storage, Vehicle............213, 335
Storing Your Vehicle .............335
Sunglasses Storage .............141
Sun Roof ................142, 144
Sun Visor Extension ..............72
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag. . .41
Suspension, Air ................241
Sway Control, Trailer .............255
Synthetic Engine Oil .............315
Tachometer ................. .162
Telescoping Steering Column .....115,116
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . .209
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . .167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ........54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .........16
Theft System (Security Alarm) ........16
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ...........153
Tilt Steering Column ..........115,116
Tires ....................61, 259
Aging (Life of Tires) ...........264
Air Pressure ...............259
Chains ................. .265
Compact Spare .............262
General Information ...........259
High Speed ...............260
Inflation Pressures ............260 Life of Tires
...............264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .266
Pressure Warning Light .........164
Radial ...................261
Replacement ...............264
Rotation ................ .266
Safety ...................259
Snow Tires ................261
Spare Tire ................295
Spinning ................ .263
Tread Wear Indicators ..........263
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ........281
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ...........163
Towing ................. .278, 304
Disabled V
ehicle.............304
Guide ...................281
Recreational ...............287
Weight ................. .281
Towing Eyes ................ .303
Traction Control ................252
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .........255
Trailer Towing ................ .278
Cooling System Tips ..........285
Hitches ................. .286
Minimum Requirements .........282
Trailer and Tongue Weight .......281
Wiring ...................284 Trailer Towing Guide
.............281
Trailer Weight .................281
Transfer Case ................326
Maintenance ...............326
Transmission Automatic ...........226, 231, 326
Maintenance ...............326
Shifting ................. .225
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ..........20
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ..........19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . .19
Transporting Pets ...............58
Tread Wear Indicators ............263
Turn Signals ............163, 337, 338
UCI Connector ................189
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) .......72
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .................189
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .......35
Vanity Mirrors .................72
Variance, Compass ..............182
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ......8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ........8
401