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  • Page 2 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..42 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Recreational Towing (Behind Driver Cockpit .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Position Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Cruise Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seat • The power seat switch, located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor, controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. • The recline switch controls the seatback recliner. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment • The height adjustment control lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat • The front passenger seat can be folded flat.

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback • To fold the rear seatback forward, pull on the loops to fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the rear seatback to the upright position, be sure the seatback is latched. HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats •...

  • Page 18: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights and the third detent for AUTO. • When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER 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 21 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Accel/Decel • Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h). • Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET –...

  • Page 22: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation •...

  • Page 23: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off. • If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. POWER SUNROOF Manual Open/Close •...
  • Page 24 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. 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. •...

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 28: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) 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. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 30 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, 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 31: Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) 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. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 32 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. •...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS • Touch one of the ADD PICTURES soft-keys, then select the type of media inserted. • Use the PAGE soft-keys to page through a list of pictures and press the picture you would like to import. • Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is now available in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen.

  • Page 34: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS • After touching one of the subcategories, follow the on-screen steps to complete the process and be routed to your destination. Setting a Home Location • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen to access the Navigation system.

  • Page 35: Uconnect™ Phone

    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit dodge.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to ®...
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS Making A Phone Call • Press the Phone button • (After the BEEP), say “dial” (or “call” a name). • (After the BEEP), say number (or name). Phonebook Edit • Press the Phone button • (After the BEEP), say “phonebook”. •...

  • Page 37: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at dodge.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth- compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 38: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control

    The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.dodge.com/uconnect ® ®...

  • Page 39: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ® Bluetooth Streaming Audio ® If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™...

  • Page 40: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS 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. Press the SELECT button change the setting.

  • Page 41: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS • Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). • Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features.

  • Page 43: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • The instrument panel power outlet, located below the climate control knobs, has power available only when the ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit.

  • Page 44: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 45: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground.

  • Page 46: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 47 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 48 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) •...

  • Page 49: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Transmission Temperature Warning Light • This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
  • Page 50 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.

  • Page 51: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage • The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk. •...
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 53 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. • Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice.

  • Page 54: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 56: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner. •...

  • Page 57: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 58: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
  • Page 59 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are 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.

  • Page 60: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 61: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 62 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 63: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities ® Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five 7.7 Quarts Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (7.3 Liters) Includes (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or heater and coolant equivalent. recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

  • Page 64: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 65 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 66 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...

  • Page 67: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 40 Amp Power Top Module (If Equipped) Green 20 Amp...
  • Page 68 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Cabin 10 Amp Red Compartment Node (CCN)/ Interior Lighting 40 Amp Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay Green 15 Amp Lt. IGN Run/ACC — Cigar Lighter/PWR Blue Sunroof Mod Ignition Off Draw (IOD) —...

  • Page 69: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Battery Feed — Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) 40 Amp Module - If Equipped/Electronic Green Stability Program (ESC) Module - If Equipped Battery Feed — Passenger Door Module 30 Amp Pink (PDM)/Driver Door Module (DDM) 25 Amp Power Top Module (If Equipped) Natural...

  • Page 70: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. ® Wheel Cleaner or • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 71: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP WARNING! LLC CUSTOMER Engine exhaust, some of its CENTER constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, P.O. Box 21–8004 chemicals known to the State of Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 72: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free electronic files are also available on the at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge websites. 1–800–424– 9153), or go to • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: "Owner/Service Manuals", then select...

  • Page 73: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com. CHROME: •...

  • Page 74: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ... . 20 Fluids ....61 Fog Lights ....17 Airbag .
  • Page 75 INDEX ® MOPAR Accessories ..71 Starting Remote ....8 Steering Navigation ....31 Tilt Column .
  • Page 76 NOTES...
  • Page 77 NOTES...
  • Page 78 NOTES...
  • Page 79 Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 80 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,...

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