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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 73 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................. 155 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................ 235 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction. essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 Vehicle Security Alarm ................... 18 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 12 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18 ▫Key FOB ........................... 13 ▫ To Arm The System ................... 18 ▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 14 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15 Illuminated Entry ....................
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Open The Trunk .................... 24 Trunk Lock And Release ................. 34 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24 Trunk Safety Warning ................... 35 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25 ▫ Trunk Emergency Release ............... 35 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 25 Occupant Restraints ..................... 36 ▫ General Information ................... 25 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 70 Airbags ............................ 45 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 70 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 51 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The 2 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 58 Vehicle ............................. 71 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 60 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehi
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi- integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into tions a
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. 2 The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park- ing. NOTE: Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand. OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. With the Keyless Go system, the EVIC will display the ignition switch position “OFF/ACC/RUN”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in “Un
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob. 2 number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the Key Fob in
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- condition will result in the engine being shut off after two rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The seconds. system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked vehicle operation (vehicle running f
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer 2 vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it System serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. the authorized dealer. Customer K
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- closed, or if both doors and the trunk are closed, the thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm itself in about 16 sec- Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the fol
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously-described arming sequences has oc- Vehicles Not Equipped with Keyless Go curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the 2 or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch. vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If t
