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NOTE:

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with

The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/

FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-

reading lights.

pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to operate the

device.

• The term IC before the certification/registration num-

ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci-

fications were met.

Power Sunroof Switch

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Opening Sunroof — Express

WARNING!

Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati-

access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key

cally from any position. The sunroof and sunshade will

Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-

open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express

sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-

Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement

tended children, can become entrapped by the

of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.

power sunroof while operating the power sunroof

Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode

switch. Such entrapment may result in serious

injury or death.

To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown

to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the

from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could

movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a

also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten

partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and

your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-

held rearward again.

gers are properly secured.

Closing Sunroof — Express

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.

Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any

Press the switch forward and release it within one-half

object to project through the sunroof opening.

second and the sunroof will close automatically from any

Injury may result.

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position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati-

NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re-

cally. This is called

“Express Close”. During Express

sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt

Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop

will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect

the sunroof.

disabled.

Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode

Venting Sunroof — Express

To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the

Press and release the Vent button within one half second

forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the

and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is

movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially

called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of

closed condition until the switch is pushed and held

sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any

forward again.

movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

Pinch Protect Feature

Sunshade Operation

This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of

The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the

the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-

sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.

struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the

NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is

sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-

open.

tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and

release to Express Close.

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Wind Buffeting

Ignition Off Operation

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of

For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle

pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the

Information Center (EVIC)

ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the

The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45

windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain

seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-

position. Opening either front door will cancel this

rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with

feature.

the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows

together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs

For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC

with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to

The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to

minimize the buffeting or open any window.

approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is

turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door

Sunroof Maintenance

will cancel this feature.

Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean

the glass panel.

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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets

on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by

a fuse.

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.

Instrument Panel Power Outlet

NOTE: To preserve the heating element, do not hold the

lighter in the heating position.

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A second power outlet is located inside the center con-

NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob

sole.

and element must be used.

CAUTION!

• 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

outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the

fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause

damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

Center Console Power Outlet

The center console power outlet is powered directly from

the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged

into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or

prevent the engine from starting.

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WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death:

• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet

should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.

• Do not touch with wet hands.

• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the

vehicle.

• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric

shock and failure.

Power Outlet Fuse Locations

1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel

2—#11Fuse15ABluePowerOutletInsideArmRest

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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF

CAUTION!

EQUIPPED

• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw

An optional ash receiver is available from your autho-

power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in

rized dealer and will fit in the center console front

use

(i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if

cupholder.

plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will

discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or

The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter

prevent the engine from starting.

that can be used with the power outlets. Refer to “Power

Outlets” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-

• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,

hicle” for further information.

vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-

tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-

tently and with greater caution.

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or

long periods of the vehicle not being started (with

accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be

driven a sufficient length of time to allow the

generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

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STORAGE

WARNING!

Glove Compartment

If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle

holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-

The glove compartment is located on the right side of the

ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors

instrument panel.

to avoid injury.

Glove Compartment

Pull on the handle to open the glove compartment.

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CONSOLE FEATURES

Storage

The center console is located between the front driver

and passenger seats. The center console armrest slides

forward from design position to provide added user

comfort. The center console can be used for storage and

is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to

“Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature Of Your

Vehicle” for further information.

Opened Glove Compartment

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Center Console Armrest

Center Console Storage

Two separate storage compartments are also located

The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen

underneath the armrest.

and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will

hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-

tains a 12 Volt power outlet. The console’s front opening

lid allows for easy access to these compartments.

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NOTE:

CARGO AREA FEATURES

• A notch in the front of the console base allows for use

The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying

of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power

versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling

outlet with the armrest latched down.

nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When

the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,

• The power outlet can also energize the cigar lighter in

nearly flat extension of the load floor.

the optional cup holder ash receiver.

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make

WARNING!

sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the

seatback above the seat strap.

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-

ment lid in the open position. Driving with the

WARNING!

console compartment lid open may result in injury in

a collision.

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into

position. If the seatback in not securely locked into

position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-

bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-

erly latched seat could cause serious injury.

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Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier

WARNING! (Continued)

objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as

• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the

much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much

rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down

weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the

position) should not be used as a play area by

rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.

children when the vehicle is in motion. They could

be seriously injured in a collision. Children should

Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the

be seated and using the proper restraint system.

seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-

gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.

• To help protect against personal injury, passengers

should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear

cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes

only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats

and use seat belts.

• The weight and position of cargo and passengers

can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle

handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in

personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading

your vehicle:

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Ski Pass-Through

REAR WINDOW FEATURES

There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear

Rear Window Defroster

seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis,

to be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and

The rear window defroster button is located on

pull downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through

the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button

door.

to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated

outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button

will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The

rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-

proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of

operation, press the button a second time.

NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear

window defroster only when the engine is operating.

Ski Pass-Through

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CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to

the heating elements:

• Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on

the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth

and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the

heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after

soaking with warm water.

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive

window cleaners on the interior surface of the

window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

214

▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped

236

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

215

▫ EVIC Main Menu

237

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T

216

▫ Compass Display

238

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

217

▫ Average Fuel Economy

241

MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED

231

▫ Distance To Empty (DTE)

241

▫ Control Buttons

232

▫ Tire PSI

242

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER

▫ Elapsed Time

242

(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED

233

▫ EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)

242

▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

▫ System Status

243

Displays

235

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▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable

▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

256

Features)

243

▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And

Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV

MP3 Audio Play

262

— IF EQUIPPED

246

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files

264

▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)

▫ LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)

267

— If Equipped

246

▫ INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)

267

▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If

Equipped

246

▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If

Equipped

268

Uconnect® 130

246

▫ Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If

▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

246

Equipped

268

▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .272

MP3 Audio Play

250

▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files

252

Device

273

▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode

255

▫ Using This Feature

274

Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO

256

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▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device

▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)

Using Radio Buttons

274

Operation

281

▫ Play Mode

274

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE

281

▫ List Or Browse Mode

276

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .282

▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)

278

CLIMATE CONTROLS

282

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF

▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

282

EQUIPPED

279

▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions

280

Equipped

287

▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio

▫ Operating Tips

292

Operation

280

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet

5 — Passenger Airbag

9 — Power Outlet

2 — Side Window Demister Outlet

6 — Glove Compartment

10 — Climate Controls

3 — Instrument Cluster

7 — Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped

11 — Ignition Switch

4 — Radio

8 — Hazard Switch

12 — Trunk Release Button

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature

control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and

1. Temperature Gauge

the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-

as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat

ture. Any reading below the red mark of the gauge shows

from the engine cooling system.

that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The

2. Fuel Door Reminder

gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera-

ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in

This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is

heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.

located on the left side of the vehicle.

If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument

cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.

3. Fuel Gauge

Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the

When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the

pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off

pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel

immediately and call for service.

tank.

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

4. Speedometer

impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is

Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and

on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to

kilometers per hour (km/h).

the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C

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