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See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the
“Tire Safety Information” section of this manual
for more information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires
or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire
can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling. If
you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the
wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized
tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any
questions you may have on tire specifications or
capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons
(Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction
levels may vary between different all season
tires. All season tires can be identified by the
M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the tire
sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety
and handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If
Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and
dry conditions, and are not intended to be
driven in snow or on ice. If your vehicle is
equipped with Summer tires, be aware these
tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions.
WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or
speed rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations of unap -
proved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance
characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire and
wheel sizes with load ratings approved for
your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally
equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with
a smaller load index could result in tire
overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires
having adequate speed capability can
result in sudden tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false speedometer
and odometer readings.
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Install Winter tires on your vehicle when
ambient temperatures are less than 40°F
(5°C) or if roads are covered with ice or snow.
For more information, contact an authorized
dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on
the tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets
of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of
snow tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be
identified by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol
on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the
original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings
than what was originally equipped with your
vehicle and should not be operated at
sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to
original equipment or an authorized tire dealer
for recommended safe operating speeds,
loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on
ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry
surfaces may be poorer than that of
non-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information. Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in
“Starting And Operating” for restrictions when
towing with a spare tire designated for
temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire
and wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire
may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice
conditions. You could lose vehicle control,
resulting in severe injury or death. Driving too
fast for conditions also creates the possibility
of loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with a compact or limited use
temporary spare installed. Damage to the
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When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including
excessive brake dust, care must be taken in the
selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals
and equipment to prevent damage to the
wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar
Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is
recommended or select a non-abrasive,
non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome
wheels.
NOTE:
If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the wheels
with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply
the brakes to remove the water droplets from
the brake components. This activity will remove
the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking. Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or
Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels
TIRE CHAINS AND TRACTION DEVICES —
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ON-SRT
Use of traction devices require sufficient
tire-to-body clearance. Follow these
recommendations to guard against damage.
Traction device must be of proper size for the
tire, as recommended by the traction device
manufacturer.
Install on rear tires only.
Due to limited clearance, the Koing XG-12
PRO traction device or equivalent is recom -
mended on 265/60R18, P265/60R18, and
265/50R20 tires.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash
soap, Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing compounds.
They will permanently damage this finish and
such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY
USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that
is required to maintain this finish.WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type
(M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles
can cause unpredictable handling. You could
lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:
Because of restricted traction device clear -
ance between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only trac-
tion devices in good condition are used.
Broken devices can cause serious damage.
Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the device
before further use.
Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km).
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TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel, than the minimum
required by law.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)
.................. 56Introduction....................................................... 9Inverter Power.......................................................... 90iPod/USB/MP3 Control....................... 404, 424
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Jack Location................................................. 276Jack Operation..................................... 279, 327Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions......... 279Jacking Instructions....................................... 279Jump Starting................................................ 283
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Key Fob........................................................... 13Arm The System.......................................... 23Disarm The System..................................... 24Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 16, 22Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 15Key Fob Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 16Key-In Reminder.............................................. 18Keyless Enter-N-Go........................................ 184Passive Entry............................................... 26Passive Entry Programming................ 26, 370Keys................................................................. 13Replacement........................................ 16, 22Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 21
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Lane Change Assist......................................... 53LaneSense.................................................... 234Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 145Latches......................................................... 183Hood............................................................ 75Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 351Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 183Life Of Tires................................................... 338Liftgate............................................................ 75Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 58Light Bulbs.................................................... 183Lights............................................................ 183Air Bag.................................... 110, 153, 181Automatic Headlights.................................. 52Brake Assist Warning............................... 127Brake Warning.......................................... 110Bulb Replacement........................... 266, 268Cargo........................................................... 77Center Mounted Stop............................... 269Cruise.............................................. 117, 119Daytime Running......................................... 51Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 50Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator............................................... 112Exterior...............................................50, 183Fog........................................................... 269Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 261
Headlights................................................ 268Headlights On With Wipers..........................52High Beam/Low Beam Select......................51Interior.........................................................54Lights On Reminder.....................................52Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 113Park................................................... 52, 118Passing........................................................52Reading.......................................................54Rear Servicing.......................................... 269Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 269Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 110Security Alarm.......................................... 113Service............................................. 266, 268Side Marker.............................................. 269Traction Control........................................ 127Turn Signals..................... 50, 118, 183, 269Vanity Mirror................................................50Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions................................ 112, 118Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 108Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 108Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 108Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 108Loading Vehicle............................................. 240Tires.......................................................... 332

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Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 46Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 69Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 78Tilt Steering Column........................................ 46Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 332Tire Markings................................................. 328Tire Safety Information.................................. 327Tires................................... 183, 335, 340, 344Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 338Air Pressure............................................... 335Chains............................................. 343, 344Changing................................ 275, 283, 327Compact Spare......................................... 341Flat Changing............................................ 283General Information........................ 335, 340High Speed................................................ 336Inflation Pressure...................................... 336Jacking...................................................... 327Life Of Tires............................................... 338Load Capacity............................................ 332Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................ 114, 138Quality Grading.......................................... 344Radial........................................................ 337Replacement................................... 283, 338Rotation.................................................... 344Safety.............................................. 327, 335Sizes.......................................................... 329Snow Tires................................................. 340
Spare Tires............................. 277, 340, 342Spinning................................................... 337Trailer Towing........................................... 248Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 338Wheel Mounting....................................... 283Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 350To Open Hood.................................................. 75Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 246Towing................................................. 241, 290Disabled Vehicle....................................... 290Guide............................................... 244, 245Recreational............................................. 253Weight............................................. 244, 245Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 253Traction Control............................................ 130Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 130Trailer Towing............................................... 241Cooling System Tips................................. 252Hitches..................................................... 243Minimum Requirements........................... 247Tips........................................................... 251Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 246Wiring....................................................... 251Trailer Towing Guide............................ 244, 245Trailer Weight....................................... 244, 245Transfer Case............................................... 327Electronically Shifted................................ 199Fluid......................................................... 358Maintenance............................................ 327
Transmission................................................. 193Automatic........................................ 193, 326Fluid.......................................................... 358Maintenance............................................ 326Shifting..................................................... 191Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(Homelink).......................................................78Transporting Pets.......................................... 180Tread Wear Indicators................................... 338Turn Signals......................................... 118, 269
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UconnectAdvanced Phone Connectivity
................... 421Phone Call Features................................. 418Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................................... 422Uconnect Settings.................................... 372Uconnect Phone..........................414, 416, 417Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 420Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 420Bluetooth Communication Link................ 423Call By Saying A Phonebook Name........... 419Call Continuation...................................... 421Call Controls............................................. 419Call Termination....................................... 421Cancel Command..................................... 414

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