STARTING
PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and
if present, instruct all other occupants
to buckle their seat belts.WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle, alwaysremove the key fob from the igni-
tion and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren 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 the
ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The shift lever must be in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position before you can
start the engine. Apply the brakes be-
fore shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: The ignition switch must
be in the ON position, and you
must press the brake pedal before
shifting out of PARK.
NORMAL STARTING
NOTE: Normal starting of either a
cold or a warm engine is obtained
without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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 run-
ning. 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 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO
START
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flam-
mable liquids into the throttle
body air inlet opening in an at-
tempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the ve-
hicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to ob-
tain 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 “In An Emergency”
for further information.
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When cleaning the inside rearview
mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or
rag that you are using. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument
Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments
in this vehicle are molded in clear
plastic. When cleaning the lenses,
care must be taken to avoid scratch-
ing the plastic.
1.
Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-
fiber towel. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol con-
tent or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used,
wipe clean with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt MaintenanceDo not bleach, dye, or clean the belts
with chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR®
Total Clean or equivalent, a mild soap
solution, or lukewarm water. Do not
remove the belts from the vehicle to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed
or worn or if the buckles do not work
properly.
CLEANING CENTER
CONSOLE CUPHOLDERS
Removal
Grab the rubber portion of the cup-
holder and lift upward.
Cleaning
Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a
mixture of medium hot tap water and
one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.
Let soak for approximately one hour.
After one hour pull the liner from the
water and dip it back into the water
about six times. This will loosen any
remaining debris. Rinse the liner thor-
oughly under warm running water.
Shake the excess water from the liner
and dry the outer surfaces with a
clean soft cloth.
Installation
Align the liner in the cupholder and
press down firmly. CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE
CAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions may
cause interior water damage, stains
or mildew on the top material: Avoid high-pressure car washes,
as they can damage the top mate-
rial. Also, increased water pres-
sure may force past the weather
strips.
Remove any standing water from the top and dry the surface before
opening it. Operating the top,
opening a door or lowering a win-
dow while the top is wet may al-
low water to drip into the vehicles
interior.
Use care when washing the vehicle,
water pressure directed at the
weather strip seals may cause wa-
ter to leak into the vehicles interior.
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WEATHER STRIP CARE –
SOFT AND HARD TOP
Lubricate all top and door glass
weather strips periodically with a
weather strip lubricant to keep them
soft and pliable.FUSES
INTEGRATED POWER
MODULE
The Integrated Power Module is lo-
cated in the engine compartment near
the air cleaner assembly. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini
fuses. A label that identifies each
component may be printed on the in-
side of the cover. Refer to the graphic
below for FUSES/TIPM location.
Cavity
Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green —Power Top Module
2 —
20 Amp Yellow
Brake Vacuum Pump
3 — 10 Amp Red Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
4 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch
5 — 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow (when present)
6 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch/Climate Controls
7 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1
8 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed – Power Seats (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Integrated Power Module
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
22 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run – Climate Controls/Hot
Cupholder (for versions/markets,
where provided)
23 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 3
24 — 25 Amp Natural Sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided)
25 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Heated Mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided)
26 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 2
27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run – Occupant Classification
Module (OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Occupant Classifica-
tion Module (OCM)/Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC)
29 — —Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Run – Heated Seats (for
versions/markets, where provided)
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Child Restraint. . .39, 41, 42, 44, 45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 44
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .165
Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . .196
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . .123
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . .123
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . .16, 122
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .199
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . .216
Coolant Level . . . . . . . .198, 200
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . .200
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . .198
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Points to Remember . . . . . . .200
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Radiator Cap
. . . . . . . . . . . .199
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .204
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . .16
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 206
Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . .38
Deck Lid, Power Release . . . . . . . .21
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . .105
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . .49, 132
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . .98
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . .190
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . .96
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . .184
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .200
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . .19
Driver's Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . .91Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water . . . . .148
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . .102
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . .105
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . .66
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . .100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Break-In Recommendations . . .47
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . .191
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .198, 216
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . .48
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . .140
Fuel Requirements . . . . .164, 216
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
227
Lights On Reminder. . . . . . . .94
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .112
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .117, 161
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .156
Turn
Signal . . . . .50, 94, 96, 115, 214
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .19
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .43, 44 Low Tire Pressure System
. . . . . .161
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .195
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .193
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . .222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . .96
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .201
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . .91
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . .122
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . .66
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .161
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . .94
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .47Occupant Restraints
. . . . .22, 34, 36
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164, 216
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 115
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . .114, 121
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Change Interval . . .114, 121, 191
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendation . . . . . . . . .216
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . .190
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . .190
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .6
230
Outside Rearview Mirrors. . . . . . .66
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . .172
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . .6
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) . . . . . . . . .91
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . .67
Power Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . .21
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . .152, 153
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . .31
Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Radial Ply Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . .128
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . .127
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . .105
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . .105
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . .38
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . .169
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . .94
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . .30
Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . .16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . .21
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .212
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . .190
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . .160
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121 Restraint, Head
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . .22
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . .48
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . .50
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . .48
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . .222
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . .206
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 24, 48
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . .31
Child Restraint . . . .39, 41, 42, 45
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Operating Instructions . . . . . . .25
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . .26
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . .88
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
231
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . .91
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . .15
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . .14
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . .183
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . .66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . .50, 96, 214
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . .160
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . .127
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 115
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . .140
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . .140
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . .140
Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .152, 153
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .128
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . .128
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .192
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . .99
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 172
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . .43
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . .99Time Delay, Headlight
. . . . . . . . .95
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 157
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . .159
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
General Information . . . . . . .157
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . .157
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Pressure Warning Light . . . . .117
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .159
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .184
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . .12, 140
232