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  • Page 1 � � � 3 u S E R g u I D E T H E C H R Y S L E R T O W N & C O u N T r y...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MEDIA CENTER 430/430N INTRODUCTION/WELCOME (SALES CODE RBZ/RHB) ..50 WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC ....3 MEDIA CENTER 730N (SALES CODE RHR) .
  • Page 4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN CONSUMER ASSISTANCE THE 50 UNITED STATES CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER AND WASHINGTON, D.C..128 CENTER ....127 CHRYSLER CANADA INC.

  • Page 5: Introduction/Welcome

    Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
  • Page 6 I N T R O D U C T I O N / W E L C O M E Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
  • Page 7 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 8: Controls At A Glance

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E...
  • Page 9 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E...

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light - Oil Pressure Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light...
  • Page 11 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Electronic Speed Control ON - Front Fog Light Indicator Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Speed Control Set...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
  • Page 13 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • In case the Key Fob battery is dead, use the emergency key to open the door. If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, remove the ENGINE START/STOP button by insert- ing the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose.

  • Page 14: Remote Start

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REMOTE START • Press the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off. •...
  • Page 15 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Lock the Vehicle: • Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicles Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle...

  • Page 16: Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Lock or Unlock the Liftgate: • With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0m) of the liftgate, press the button located to the right of the liftgate handle to unlock the liftgate. Press the button a second time to lock the liftgate.

  • Page 17: Theft Alarm

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Accessory Positions with Engine Off NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position). Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: •...

  • Page 18: Seat Belt

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Disarm • Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™...

  • Page 19: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

  • Page 20: Child Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

  • Page 21: Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt): • Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. •...

  • Page 22: Front Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D FRONT SEATS Power Seat • The power seat switch controls forward/ back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. • The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment. Power Lumbar •...
  • Page 23 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Memory Seat • The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions, driv- er's outside mirror, adjustable brake and ac- celerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.

  • Page 24: Rear Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REAR SEATS Second Row Seats – Stow 'n Go® • On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go® seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one motion.

  • Page 25: Third Row Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble. • The seat will automatically tumble into posi- tion for easy storage. •...
  • Page 26 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D NOTE: • To abort seat operation while the seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position can be selected. •...
  • Page 27 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback. • Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors.

  • Page 28: Heated Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for front heated seats are lo- cated on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating.

  • Page 29: Heated Steering Wheel

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED STEERING WHEEL • The steering wheel contains a heating ele- ment that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting. • The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel.

  • Page 30: Adjustable Pedals

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D ADJUSTABLE PEDALS • Press the switch located on the left side of the steering column forward to move the brake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the switch rearward to move the pedals closer to the driver.

  • Page 31: Operating Your Vehicle

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

  • Page 32: High Beams

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 33: Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for head- lights...

  • Page 34: Electronic Speed Control

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL • The electronic speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed Control.

  • Page 35: Electronic Range Selection (Ers)

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) • Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving con- dition.

  • Page 36: Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE • The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving conditions. •...

  • Page 37: Manual Climate Controls

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. •...

  • Page 38: Three Zone Manual Climate Controls

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. •...

  • Page 39: Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls • Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrument panel, to the “REAR”...

  • Page 40: Air Recirculation

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SYNC Temperature Button • Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures individually. Air Recirculation •...

  • Page 41: Parksense® Rear Park Assist

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST • If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone will sound, (closer the object the faster the tone) that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.

  • Page 42: Power Sliding Side Doors

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS Automatic/Manual Operation • The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.

  • Page 43: Power Sunroof

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E POWER SUNROOF Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
  • Page 44 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go).

  • Page 45: Wind Buffeting

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. •...

  • Page 46: Electronics

    E L E C T R O N I C S YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 47 E L E C T R O N I C S...

  • Page 48: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    E L E C T R O N I C S MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) NOTE: Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.

  • Page 49: Radio Operation

    E L E C T R O N I C S Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets •...

  • Page 50: Media Center 130 With Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    E L E C T R O N I C S MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES + RSC) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio.
  • Page 51 E L E C T R O N I C S Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets •...

  • Page 52: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    E L E C T R O N I C S LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob. •...

  • Page 53: Clock Setting

    E L E C T R O N I C S • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
  • Page 54 E L E C T R O N I C S • Select the “Auto Color Mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/ nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the vehicle. •...
  • Page 55 E L E C T R O N I C S CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 56 E L E C T R O N I C S Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
  • Page 57 E L E C T R O N I C S Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. •...
  • Page 58 E L E C T R O N I C S Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/ BROWSE”...
  • Page 59 E L E C T R O N I C S 4. While the Navigation system is speaking, use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Please note the volume setting for Navigation Voice Prompt is different than the audio system.
  • Page 60 E L E C T R O N I C S Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 61: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. •...
  • Page 62 E L E C T R O N I C S Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key. • To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR BACKWARD” soft-key.
  • Page 63 E L E C T R O N I C S Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT”...
  • Page 64 E L E C T R O N I C S CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab.
  • Page 65 E L E C T R O N I C S • Pressing the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers.
  • Page 66 E L E C T R O N I C S Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. •...
  • Page 67 E L E C T R O N I C S Display a Picture on the Radio Screen • Once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “MY PICTURES” screen. • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the Settings Menu, then touch the “My Files” soft-key and then touch the “My Pictures”...
  • Page 68 E L E C T R O N I C S NAVIGATION • Your navigation system receives GPS signals from up to 16 satellites to display the posi- tion of your vehicle. Map and database in- formation is supplied through a hard disk drive.
  • Page 69 E L E C T R O N I C S Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the NAV main menu, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. •...
  • Page 70 E L E C T R O N I C S Entering Your Home Location • Press the “NAV” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • From the Nav – Main Menu, touch “Guide Me Home” to enter your home address. If no home address has been set, touch “YES”...

  • Page 71: Route Guidance

    E L E C T R O N I C S Route Guidance • After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays.

  • Page 72: Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    E L E C T R O N I C S SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio mode. • To access SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio, press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “RADIO” and then touch the “SAT”...
  • Page 73 E L E C T R O N I C S • You will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below the SAT soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the SiriusXM™...
  • Page 74 E L E C T R O N I C S • The time displayed below the bar indicates how much time is present between the current buffer play position and the live broadcast. Replay Option Option Description Play/Pause Touch to Pause content playback. Touch Pause/Play again to resume playback. Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of 5 seconds.

  • Page 75: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    E L E C T R O N I C S STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

  • Page 76: Uconnect™ Phone

    E L E C T R O N I C S • Compatible iPod® devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details. NOTE: The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices.
  • Page 77 E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP. • (After the BEEP), say ”setup” or “Uconnect device setup”. •...

  • Page 78: Making A Phone Call

    E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: The mobile phone may require authorization prior to download. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect™ Phone. •...

  • Page 79: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    E L E C T R O N I C S WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following applicable laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 80 E L E C T R O N I C S Common Voice Commands (Examples) Main Menu “Radio AM” (to switch to the AM radio mode) “Radio FM” (to switch to the FM radio mode) “Satellite Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) “Disc”...
  • Page 81 E L E C T R O N I C S Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. The following are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Com- mand button to stop recording.

  • Page 82: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    E L E C T R O N I C S Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Com- mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® de- vices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers.
  • Page 83 E L E C T R O N I C S Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio/DVD Player • To view a DVD press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key on the touch-screen radio and insert the disc or insert the disc into the optional DVD player. Playback will begin automatically after the DVD is recognized by the disc drive.

  • Page 84: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    E L E C T R O N I C S ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 85: Programmable Features

    E L E C T R O N I C S PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped • The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN button to scroll through the settings.

  • Page 86: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    E L E C T R O N I C S Sound Horn With Lock • To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.
  • Page 87 E L E C T R O N I C S Programming A Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener.

  • Page 88: Power Inverter

    E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed. • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button.

  • Page 89: Power Outlets

    E L E C T R O N I C S WARNING! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death DO NOT: • use a three-prong adaptor • insert any objects into the receptacles • touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. POWER OUTLETS •...
  • Page 90 E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...

  • Page 91: Utility

    U T I L I T Y IN-FLOOR STORAGE – STOW'N GO® Second Row Seat Storage Bins • Storage bins are located in the floor in front of the second row seats that can be used when the second row seat is in the upright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the "Lock"...

  • Page 92: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    U T I L I T Y...

  • Page 93: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    U T I L I T Y RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat-towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not recommended.

  • Page 94: What To Do In Emergencies

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
  • Page 95 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S • Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.

  • Page 96: Charging System Light

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied.

  • Page 97: Air Bag Warning Light

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light • This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. •...

  • Page 98: If Your Engine Overheats

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.

  • Page 99: Jacking And Tire Changing

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 100 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compartment. 3. Remove the liner from the console's storage compartment to access the spare tire winch drive nut. Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console •...

  • Page 101: Spare Tire Tools

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Spare Tire Tools • The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be assembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle;...

  • Page 102: Spare Tire Removal Instructions

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Spare Tire Removal Instructions • The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. 1. Assemble the spare tire tools into a T-handle and place the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut.

  • Page 103: Jacking Instructions

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3.
  • Page 104 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.

  • Page 105: Securing The Spare Tire

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 6.

  • Page 106: Road Tire Installation

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assembly.
  • Page 107 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
  • Page 108 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 109: Jump-Starting

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 110 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S • Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. •...

  • Page 111: Shift Lever Override

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to tem- porarily move the shift lever: •...

  • Page 112: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S...

  • Page 113: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.

  • Page 114: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 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.

  • Page 115: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering col- umn.
  • Page 116 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an im- proper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and may cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.

  • Page 117: Engine Compartment

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 118: Fluids And Capacities

    Engine Oil with Filter– 3.6L En- API certified 5W-20 engine oil, 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters) gine meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine MOPAR®...

  • Page 119: Maintenance Schedule

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
  • Page 120 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...
  • Page 121 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 122: Maintenance Record

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 2 Years 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 3 Years 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or...
  • Page 123 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 124: Fuses

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
  • Page 125 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY...

  • Page 126: Tire Pressures

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER MOD), Power Folding Mirror (PWR FOLD MIR), J1962 Diagnostic Feed 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS)

  • Page 127: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

  • Page 128: Exterior Bulbs

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup Lamp 3157 Rear Tail/Stop/Side Marker Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (*) Fog Lamp –...

  • Page 129: Consumer Assistance

    NOTE: • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired...

  • Page 130: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    C O N S U M E R A S S I S T A N C E REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

  • Page 131: Index

    I N D E X Airbag ....17 Jacking ....97, 101 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm).
  • Page 132 I N D E X Jack Location ....97 Programmable Electronic Features ..83 Jack Operation ....97 Jump Starting.
  • Page 133 I N D E X Changing ....97 Voice Prompt Volume Jacking ....97, 101 Navigation .

  • Page 134: Faq (How To?)

    F A Q ( H o w To ? ) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 18 • How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 21 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE •...
  • Page 135 F A Q ( H o w To ? ) UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler Town & Country? pg. 90 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 92 •...
  • Page 136 N O T E S...
  • Page 137 N O T E S...
  • Page 138 N O T E S...
  • Page 139 For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com or your local Chrysler dealer. D r i v i n g a n D a l c o h o l : Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions.
  • Page 140 Download a FREE Vehicle Information App by visiting your application store, Keyword (Chrysler), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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