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  • Page 1 201 1 user guide...
  • Page 2 If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Power Outlet ....44 Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 UTILITY CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer 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, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2011 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 - Park/Headlight ON 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) - Air Bags

    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 air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags 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 • Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material. • 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 WARNING! (Continued) • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Lumbar Support • The lumbar adjust lever is on the outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar adjust lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired. Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment •...

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED 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. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. WARNING! •...

  • 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 located 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 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 21: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. 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 22: 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 READY will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Wind Buffeting

    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 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 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RHR) Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
  • Page 32 ELECTRONICS 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 • Once the station is found, touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the list to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep. Hard Disk Drive Operation Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive • Media Center 730N: Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key. •...
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS USB Port • The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB drive or supported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can also playback music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio. The USB Port on ®...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS • Touch the city name and touch the SAVE soft-key to complete programming. Change Stored Home Address • Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the MY FILES soft-key. • Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft-key, then touch the HOME soft-key. •...
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS Entering a Destination/Finding a Point of Interest • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the Navigation system. • Touch the Where To? soft-key to program a destination. • Next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites and Intersection are a few of the options.

  • Page 37: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS • SIRIUS Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: • Weather • View detailed weather conditions at your current location. • Ski Info • View ski and snowboarding conditions at ski resorts. •...
  • Page 38 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 www.dodge.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to ®...

  • Page 39: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button • To end a call, press the Phone button Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the Voice Command button •...

  • Page 40: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control

    • 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 www.dodge.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.
  • Page 41 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 42: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display 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 43: 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 44: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS Flashing Lights With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code System • At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).

  • Page 46: 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 47: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 48: 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 49: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • 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 50 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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 51 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off. •...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. • Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and wheel.

  • Page 57: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. •...
  • Page 58 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 59: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. • Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.

  • Page 60: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 65 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 66: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part ® Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR Antifreeze/ 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part ® Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 is not — available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. ®...

  • Page 68: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 69 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 70: 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 40 Amp Green Power Top Module (If Equipped) 20 Amp Yellow AWD Module...
  • Page 71 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 40 Amp Green (ASD) Relay Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power 20 Amp Yellow Amp Feed 2 - if equipped 15 Amp Lt.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup Lamp Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) (CHMSL) Fog Lamp – If Equipped Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamp 3457 AK...

  • Page 74: Consumer Assistance

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, electronic files are also available on the dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge with a Bell Relay Service operator. websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select...

  • Page 75: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada REPORTING SAFETY • If you believe that your vehicle has a DEFECTS IN THE 50 safety defect, you should contact the UNITED STATES AND Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers WASHINGTON, D.C. who wish to report a safety defect to •...

  • Page 76: Mopar Accessories

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

  • Page 77: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....10 Emergency, In Case of Alarm, Panic ....8 Jump Starting .
  • Page 78 INDEX Introduction ....2 Phone (Pairing) ... . . 36 Phone (Uconnect) ... 35 Placard, Tire and Loading ®...
  • Page 79 INDEX Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..35 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ....46 Store Radio Presets ..28,30 Trailer Towing Sun Roof .
  • Page 80 NOTES...
  • Page 81 NOTES...
  • Page 82 NOTES...
  • Page 83 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 84 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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