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  • Page 2 if you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet ® by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. important This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 68 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING DRIVER COCKPIT ....4 (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .

  • 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, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • 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** - Air Bag 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 - Park/Headlight ON Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* CRUISE - 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 and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED 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. • To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. •...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System • Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. • Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment • The height adjustment control lever is lo- cated on the outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat. 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.

  • Page 18: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located in the center console below the climate controls. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 19: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN • The tilt/telescoping control lever is lo- cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.

  • Page 20: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
  • Page 21 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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 22: 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. Mist •...

  • Page 23: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. •...

  • Page 24: 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 allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated Mirrors •...
  • Page 25 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit AUTO mode and stay in A/C.

  • Page 26: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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 27: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or 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.

  • Page 28: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 30: Uconnect® 130

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 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. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS 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 • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 32: Uconnect® 130 With Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO 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 33 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade • Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. •...
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through CD tracks. • Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. SET/RND Button (Random Play) • Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. • This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.

  • Page 35: Uconnect® 430/430N

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 430/430N 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 36 ELECTRONICS Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS 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 39 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS 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. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY MUSIC soft-key.” •...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS 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” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category, then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch the “Go”...
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS 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 44: Uconnect® 730N

    ELECTRONICS Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. •...
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS 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” soft-key to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS 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. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From Disc” soft-key in the next screen to start the process. NOTE: • You might need to select the folder or title depending on the CD, then press “Done” to start the copy process.
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS 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 51 ELECTRONICS Changing the Navigation Guidance Prompt Volume 1. From the Navigation Map screen, touch the Menu hard-key and then touch the Guidance Prompts soft-key. 2. Select and adjust the navigation guidance prompt volume using the left and right arrows. 3. Touch the “SAMPLE VOL” soft-key to lis- ten to the current volume setting.
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address • From the NAV main menu, touch “New Destination,” then touch “Street Address.” NOTE: If the State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. • Once the Country and State are set and the Street Address screen is displayed, begin spelling the street name in the speller.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Where Am I Now? • From the NAV main menu, touch “Where Am I Now?” The Where Am I Now? menu displays location information for the current vehicle position. • Touch the “NEARBY POI” soft-key to search for a local Point of Interest. •...

  • Page 54: Siriusxm Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial sub- scription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States. • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode.
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS • 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 satellite radio channels. NOTE: Refer to your Uconnect®...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS Replay Option Option Description Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the live channel. Live Resumes playback of live content at any time while replaying rewound content. SiriusXM Travel Link (Uconnect®...

  • Page 57: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are lo- cated on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

  • Page 58: Uconnect® Phone

    ELECTRONICS • Non-Touch-Screen Radios: To hear audio from devices connected to the USB port, press the “AUX” button on the radio faceplate. • Touch-Screen Radios: To hear audio from devices connected to the USB port, press the “MEDIA” hard-key, then touch the “AUX” or “iPod®” soft-key. •...
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS • The Uconnect® Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands. • Refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher.
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone • If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect® Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phone- book. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.

  • Page 61: Uconnect® Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button • After the BEEP, say “transfer call.” Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Phone” button , then adjust the volume during a normal call.
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Voice Command” button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for each of the different modes. Common Voice Commands (Examples) While In: Voice Command Example: “Radio AM”...
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: 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 Command button to stop recording.

  • Page 64: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect® Voice Com- mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices, cell phones or other media play- ers, may also be able to stream music to your vehicles speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio (see Uconnect®...

  • Page 65: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • 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 to change the setting.

  • Page 66: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®) • HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery. •...
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS • Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. • Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The HomeLink® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.

  • Page 68: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS Using HomeLink® • To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS 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. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.

  • Page 70: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Engine/ Max. GTW Max. Trailer Max. Frontal Area Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt. 11 sq ft (1.0 sq.m) 2.4L/Auto 1,000 lbs (450 kg)

  • Page 71: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer.

  • Page 72: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 73 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF. • Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 74 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...
  • Page 75 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest authorized dealer immediately and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 76: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 77: 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. Spare Tire Removal •...
  • Page 78 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
  • Page 79 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking lo- cation. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
  • Page 80 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
  • Page 81 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated • in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. • Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

  • Page 82: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BATTERY LOCATION • The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment. JUMP-STARTING •...
  • Page 83 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Jump-Starting Procedure 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 84: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

  • Page 85: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Model Flat Towing Flatbed Towing Front Wheels Rear Wheels (all four wheels (all four wheels Raised, Rear Raised, Front on the ground) suspended OFF Wheels on the Wheels on the the ground) Ground Ground NOT Permitted...

  • Page 86: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 87: 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 88: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 90: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Engine Coolant– We recommend you use 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters) 2.4L Engine MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Includes heater and 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula coolant recovery bottle OAT (Organic Additive filled to MAX level.
  • Page 91 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you ONLY use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. — Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. We recommend you use MOPAR®...

  • Page 92: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
  • Page 93 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 95: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 96: 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. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Power Top Module 40 Amp Green (If Equipped) 20 Amp Yellow...
  • Page 97 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless 10 Amp Red Control Module (WCM)/Clock/Steering Control Module (SCM) Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown (ASD) 40 Amp Green Relay Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power Amp 20 Amp Yellow Feed 2 - if equipped 15 Amp Lt.

  • Page 98: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 99: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp 9006 High Beam Headlamp 9005 Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 3457A Front Fog Lamp Front Side Marker Lamp WY5W Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Backup Lamp...

  • Page 100: Consumer Assistance

    • 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 101: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • 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 Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 102: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealer- ship or online at mopar.com.

  • Page 103: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....10 Engine Air Conditioning ... . .23 Break-In Recommendations ..18 Alarm, Panic .
  • Page 104 INDEX Key Fob....8 Rear Folding ... . .15 Security Against Theft ...9 Key Fob Programmable Features.

  • Page 105: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 12 • How do I fold down my rear seat? pg. 15 ELECTRONICS • Which radio is in my vehicle? • Uconnect® 130 pg. 28 •...
  • Page 106 FAQ (How To?) UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Avenger? pg. 68 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 70 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 75 •...

  • Page 107: Driving And Alcohol

    DoDge.com 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,...
  • Page 108 DownloaD a free Vehicle information app by visiting your application store, Keyword (Drive Dodge), 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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