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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 speak-
ers. Your connected device must be
Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with
your radio (see Uconnect
®Phone for
pairing instructions). Non-Touch-
Screen Radios: Press the “AUX” but-
ton on the radio faceplate until "BT" or “Audio Streaming” is displayed on the radio
screen. Touch-Screen-Radios: Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “MEDIA” hard-key
and then touch the “AUX” soft-key tab.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instru-
ment cluster. Pressing the controls on
the steering wheel allows the driver
to select vehicle information and Per-
sonal Settings. For additional informa-
tion, refer to Programmable Features
in this guide.
• Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change
between Compass/Temperature, Trip,
System Status, and Personal settings.
• Press the DOWN
button to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions,
Avg. Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units).
• Press and release the COMPASS
button for instant access to the Compass/
Temperature screens.
• Press the SELECT
button to RESET Trip Functions and change Personal
Settings.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC
will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message
displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press andrelease the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN
button
to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT buttonto change
the setting.
• Language • Illuminated Approach
• Auto Unlock On Exit • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• RKE Unlock Driver's Door 1st • Display Units In
• Flash Lamps With Lock • Confirmation of Voice Commands
• Sound Horn With Lock • Automatic Compass Calibration
• Headlamp Off Delay • Compass Variance
• Key Off Power Delay
Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause
the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the
LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors, and fasten your seat belt.
• Cycle the ignition switch between the LOCK and ON position four times, ending
in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto With
Freedom Drive II Off Road
Package (AWL)32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF the
Ground Manual Transmission Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow None• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC Position NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer All
OK OK
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped withmanual transmissionsmay be recreationally towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmissionis in
NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive
wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmis-
sion or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
recreational towing.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
ModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground) Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the ground) Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Automatic Trans- mission With a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
FWD Manual Transmis- sion With a Key May be Used with
the transmission in NEUTRAL Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Automatic Trans- mission With a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
AWD Manual Transmis- sion With a Key May be Used with
the transmission in NEUTRAL Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Jack Operation...........71,72
Jump Starting ..............76
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .58
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....21
Lane Change Assist ..........21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and TetherforCHildren).........13
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning...67
Headlights .............20
Park .................20
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............66
Transmission Warning .......69
TurnSignal .............21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate .........10
Maintenance Record ..........91
MaintenanceSchedule ........87
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ...........68
MOPAR
®Accessories .........96
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .44
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....20
Oil Change Indicator ..........70
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............86
Outlet Power ................62
Overheating, Engine ..........70
Panic Alarm ...............10
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............94
Power Inverter ...............61
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............62
Seats ................15
Steering ..............86 Preparation for Jacking
........71
Programmable Electronic Features...58
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....22
RearSeat,Folding...........17
Recreational Towing ..........65
Remote Starting System ........10
Replacement Bulbs ..........95
RollOverWarning ............4
Schedule,Maintenance........87
Seat Belts ................11
Seats ................15,16
Adjustment ............16
Folding Front Passenger .....16
Heated ...............18
Power ................15
RearFolding ............17
Shift Lever Override ..........79
Signals, Turn ..............21
SpareTire................71
SparkPlugs...............86
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............23
Cancel ...............23
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .23
Starting Remote ...............10
Steering TiltColumn ............19
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....50
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ................12
Theft System Arming ..........11
Theft System Disarming ........11
Tilt Steering Column ..........19
Tires Air Pressure ............94
Changing ..............71
Jacking ...............71
SpareTire .............71
Towing..................65 Disabled Vehicle ..........80
Recreational ............65
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ....65
Trailer Weight ..............65
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