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•Jump forward in the current track by pushing
and holding theFF>> button.
•A single push backward < FF>> will jump backward or forward respec-
tively, for five seconds.
•Use the <> buttons to
jump to the previous or next track. Pushing
theSEEK>> button during play mode will
jump to the next track in the list, or push the
VR button and say"Next or Previous Track."
•While a track is playing, push theINFO
button to see the associated metadata (artist,
track title, album, etc.) for that track. Pushing
theINFObutton again jumps to the next
screen of data for that track. Once all screens
have been viewed, the lastINFObutton push
will go back to the play mode screen on the
radio.
•Pushing theREPEATbutton will change the
audio device mode to repeat the current
playing track or push the VR button and say
"Repeat ON"or"Repeat Off."
•Push theSCANbutton to use iPod/USB/MP3
device scan mode, which will play the first tenseconds of each track in the current list and
then forward to the next song. To stop SCAN
mode and start playing the desired track,
when it is playing the track, push theSCAN
button again. During Scan mode, pushing the
<> buttons will select
the previous and next tracks.
•RNDbutton (available on sales code RES
radio only): Pushing this button toggles be-
tween Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for
the iPod or external USB device, or push the
VR button and say"Shuffle ON"or"Shuffle
Off."If theRNDicon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse ModeDuring Play mode, pushing any of the buttons
described below, will bring up List mode. List
mode enables scrolling through the list of
menus and tracks on the audio device.
TUNEcontrol knob: TheTUNEcontrol knob
functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel
on the audio device or external USB device.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counter-
clockwise (backward) scrolls through thelists, displaying the track detail on the radio
display. Once the track to be played is high-
lighted on the radio display, push theTUNE
control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning theTUNEcontrol knob fast will
scroll through the list faster. During fast
scroll, a slight delay in updating the informa-
tion on the radio display may be noticeable.
During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists
in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward
(counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
In List mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are
used as shortcuts to the following lists on the
iPod or external USB device:
•Preset 1 – Playlists
•Preset 2 – Artists
•Preset 3 – Albums
•Preset 4 – Genres
•Preset 5 – Audiobooks
•Preset 6 – Podcasts
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Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If
Equipped
This system maintains vehicle speed while de-
scending hills during off-road driving situations.
HDC will automatically apply the brakes to
control downhill speed to between 4 mph
(7 km/h) and 6 mph (9 km/h) depending on
terrain. The system is activated by placing the
vehicle in “Off-Road” mode and placing the gear
selector in LOW or REVERSE. Refer to “Off-
Road Driving Tips” in “Starting And Operating”
for further information.
When HDC is properly enabled,
the “Hill Decent Control Light” in
the instrument cluster will be
illuminated.
HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will
only activate when the vehicle is descending a
hill. It will not activate on level ground. If desired,
HDC can be fully deactivated by putting the
vehicle into ESC “Full Off” mode. This is done
by pushing and holding the “ESC Off” button for
five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC)” in this section of the manual.HDC operation can be overridden with brake
application to slow the vehicle down below the
HDC control speed. Conversely, if more speed
is desired during HDC control, the accelerator
pedal will increase vehicle speed like normal.
When either the brake or the accelerator is
released, HDC will control the vehicle back to
the original set speed.
HDC is only intended for low speed off-road
driving. At vehicle speeds above 31 mph (50
km/h), HDC will no longer function. If the “HDC
Indicator Light” begins to flash, this indicates
that the brakes are getting too hot and the
vehicle should be stopped to allow the brakes to
cool.
WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in
controlling vehicle speed when descending
hills. The driver must remain attentive to the
driving conditions and is responsible for
maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
TIRES — GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tire PressureProper tire inflation pressure is essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Four primary areas are affected by improper tire
pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
•Economy
•Tread Wear
•Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous
and can cause collisions.
•Underinflation increases tire flexing and
can result in overheating and tire failure.
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageAfter fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic sys-
tem can determine if the fuel filler cap is possi-
bly loose or improperly installed. A “gASCAP”
message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking”
sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas
cap is properly tightened. Push the trip odom-
eter RESET button to turn off the message. If
the problem persists, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is
detected twice in a row, the system will turn on
the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/
scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly
recommended to ensure the designed perfor-
mance. Damage or failures caused by the use
of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance and re-
pairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequired
maintenance services determined by the engi-
neers who designed your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in
the fixed “Maintenance Schedule”, there are
other components which may require servicing
or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or
perform repairs and service when neces-
sary could result in more costly repairs,
damage to other components or negatively
impact vehicle performance. Immediately
have potential malfunctions examined by
an authorized dealer or qualified repair
center.
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•Your vehicle has been built with improved
fluids that protect the performance and
durability of your vehicle and also allow
extended maintenance intervals. Do not
use chemical flushes in these components
as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use
only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine
oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as
every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is
shut off. Do not check oil level before starting
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