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7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat
Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
Tether Anchorage Installation
1. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are
placing the child restraint.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.
3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head
restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether
strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
1—CoverA—TetherStrapHook
3—AttachingStrapB—TetherAnchor
WARNING!
Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
Tether Strap Mounting
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Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seat near the floor and release at
the desired position. Then, using body pres-
sure, move forward and backward on the
seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Recliner
Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner
lever, then lean back to the desired position
and release the lever.
Lift the lever to return the seatback to an
upright position.
Height Adjustment
Ratchet the front lever, located on the out-
board side of the seat, upward to raise the
seat height.
Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
•Adjustingaseatwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Thesuddenmovementof
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly
adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the
vehicle is parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerresting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Seat Adjustment
1—Forward/RearwardAdjustingBar2—HeightAdjustment3—ReclinerLever
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NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
•Donotletchildrenplaywiththesunroof.Neverleavechildrenunattendedina
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
•Inacollision,thereisagreaterriskofbeingthrownfromavehiclewithanopen
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Donotallowsmallchildrentooperatethesunroof.Neverallowyourfingers,other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position.
Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on
ahillwiththeclutchpedalpartiallyengaged.Thiswillcauseabnormalwearontheclutch.
Shifting Into Reverse
To s h i f t i n t o R e v e r s e p u l l u p o n t h e l o c k o u t r i n g ( l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e s h i f t k n o b ) a n d s h i f t t h e
transmission into Reverse.
NOTE:
•NevershiftintoREVERSEuntilthevehiclehascometoacompletestop.
•Duringcoldweather,untilthetransmissionlubricantiswarm,youmayexperience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer
than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehiclewereoperating.
•Whetherornotthedriverandpassengersafetybeltswerebuckled/fastened.
•Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwasdepressingtheacceleratorand/orbrakepedal.
•Howfastthevehiclewastraveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To r e a d d a t a r e c o r d e d b y a n E D R , s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t i s r e q u i r e d , a n d a c c e s s t o t h e v e h i c l e
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect CV joint boots. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary. X X X X X X XInspect brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X XAdditional MaintenanceReplace the cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X X XReplace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).** X X X X XReplace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).**
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles(240,000 km) whichever comes first.
XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using yourvehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, deliv-ery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% ofyour driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (2.0L, 2.4L engines only)if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, onshort trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while towing a trailer, orif you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet.
XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
X
Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine).
X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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Introduction................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....72
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .109
Jack Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Jump Starting.............120
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lock The Doors............8Unlock The Doors...........8Keyless Enter-N-Go............9Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Starting/Stopping..........12Keyless Enter-N-Go™Lock The Vehicle’s Doors.......8
Lane Change Assist...........33Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .106Security Alarm...........106Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g ( T P M S )..100LocksDoor..................8Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH)................23Lubrication, Body...........133
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .133Maintenance, General.........133Maintenance Procedures.......133Maintenance Record..........138Maintenance Schedule........134Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)...............103Manual Transmission..........46Master Cylinder (Brakes)........133MOPAR®Accessories.........149
Navigation Voice Commands......87New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .32
Occupant Restraints........21,22Oil Change Indicator..........104Oil Change Indicator, Reset......104
Oil, Engine............132, 133
Capacity..............132
Change Interval..........133
Checking..............133
Disposal..............133
Filter................133
Filter Disposal...........133
Materials Added to........133
Recommendation......132, 133
Viscosity..............133
Oil Filter, Selection...........133Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .103OutletPower................97Overheating, Engine..........107
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Panic Alarm................8Phone (Pairing)...........57,80Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . .57,80Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .142PowerGlass Sunroof............45Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..97Seats................27Preparation for Jacking........109
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......33Rear Camera...............44Rear Cross Path.............44Rear ParkSense System.........44Rear Seat, Folding............29Recreational Towing...........98Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors............8Unlock The Doors...........8Remote Starting System.........9Replacement Bulbs..........145Reporting Safety Defects.......148Restraint, Head.............26Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....123
Schedule, Maintenance........134Seat Belt Maintenance........133
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Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt......15
Pretensioners............15
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjustment.............28
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Lumbar Support..........27
Power................27
Rear Folding............29
Security Alarm.............106
Security Alarm............13
Setting the Clock............53
Shift Lever Override..........122
Short Message Service (SMS)......61
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 106
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .79
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .108, 143, 144
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............36
Cancel................37Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36StartingRemote................9SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1Wheel, Heated...........30Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....88Store Radio Presets.........54,67Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Sun Roof.................45Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Te t h e r A n c h o r, C h i l d R e s t r a i n t.....24Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
Ti r e sAir Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .142Changing..........108, 109Compact Spare..........143Flat Changing...........108Jacking..............109Spare Tire.............108Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t.............114To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .123Recreational.............98To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d a M o t o r h o m e . . 9 8Tr a i l e r To w i n gTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t.....98Tr a i l e r W e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Tr a n s m i s s i o nFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Maintenance............133Tu r n S i g n a l s............33,106
Uconnect®Phone..........57,80Uconnect®Voice Command....59,86USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 70
Voice Command...........59,86Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
WasherAdding Fluid............133Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .33Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .133Wheel and Wheel Trim.........133Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . .133, 144Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Windshield Washers...........33Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Windshield Wiper Blades.......133Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .33Wiper Blade Replacement.......133
INDEX
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