fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to

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be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or

in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.

Instruction Transmission — If Equipped

Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.

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NOTE:

• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is

pressed to the floor.

• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is

locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.

NOTE:

You must press the brake pedal before shifting

out of PARK.

Keyless Enter-N-Go

This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in
the passenger compartment.

Normal Starting

Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button

1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the

ENGINE START/STOP button once.

3. The system takes over and attempts to start the

vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

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4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to

the engine starting, push the button again.

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.

To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then push

and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.

2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

3. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, the

ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle
speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will
shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is
in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF

position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK
and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed
once, the EVIC/DID will display a “Vehicle Not In
Park” message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it
could roll.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN

(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)

The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN

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and START. To change the ignition positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps:

• Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place

the ignition to the ACC position (EVIC/DID will
display “ACC”).

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC/DID
will display “ON/RUN”).

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to

return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC/DID will
display “OFF”).

Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or −29°C)

To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold conditions
an externally powered electric block heater (available

from your authorized dealer) is required for the 1.4L
Turbo engine below -20°F (-29°C) and for the 2.4L engine
below -29°F (-34°C) and is recommended for the 2.0L
engine and 2.4L engine below -20°F (-29°C).

Extended Park Starting

NOTE:

Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle

has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery

to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.

2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it

when the engine starts.

3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the

ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.

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4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow

the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat
the procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10
to 15 seconds before trying again.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

⬙Normal Starting⬙ or ⬙Extreme Cold Weather⬙ procedure,
and has not experienced an extended park condition as
identified in

⬙Extended Park Starting⬙ procedure it may

be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than
15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the ON

position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.

WARNING!

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time.
Wait 60 seconds before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.

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Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped

This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool
the turbocharger after the engine is shut off. Depending
on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump
will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been
shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger.
Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet opera-
tion, it is normal to hear it running during this time.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms the engine and permits
quicker starts in cold weather.

Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet
with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

The engine block heater is required for 1.4L Turbo engine
below -20°F (-29°C) and for the 2.4L engine below -29°F
(-34°C). It is recommended for the 2.0L engine and 2.4L
engine below -20°F (-29°C).

The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood,
behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps
below to properly use the engine block heater:

1. Locate the engine block heater cord (behind the driv-

er’s side headlamp).

2. Undo the Velcro strap that secures the heater cord in

place.

3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and plug it into

a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

4. After the vehicle is running, reattach the cord to the

Velcro strap and properly stow away behind the
driver’s side headlamp.

NOTE:

• The engine block heater cord is a factory installed

option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords
are available from your authorized MOPAR dealer.

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• The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and

6.5 Amps to activate the heater element.

• The engine block heater must be plugged in at least

one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the
engine.

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the parking

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brake fully applied. The parking brake should al-
ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle,
especially on an incline.

CAUTION!

Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the
clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause
abnormal wear on the clutch.

NOTE:

During cold weather, you may experience in-

creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid
warms up. This is normal.

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Shifting

Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.

You should always use first gear when starting from a
standing position.

Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds

To utilize your instruction transmission efficiently for fuel
economy and performance, it should be upshifted as
listed in the recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the
vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily
loaded or pulling a trailer, these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.

Instruction Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)

All Engines

Gear Selection

2 to 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

5 to 6

Accel.

24 (39)

34 (55)

47 (76)

56 (90)

Cruise

19 (31)

27 (43)

37 (60)

41 (66)

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Downshifting

Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.

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CAUTION!

• Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at

higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and
clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower gear
with clutch pedal depressed may result damage to
the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clutch may result in engine damage.

• When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift

one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause engine damage, and/or clutch dam-
age, even if the clutch pedal is pressed. If transfer
case is in low range the vehicle speeds to cause
engine and clutch damage are significantly lower.

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• Failure to follow the maximum recommended

downshifting speeds may cause the engine damage
and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal
is pressed.

• Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal

depressed could result in clutch damage.

Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed
and/or damage the clutch disc, even if the clutch
pedal is pressed.

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Instruction Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)

Gear Selection

6 to 5

5 to 4

4 to 3

3 to 2

2 to 1

Maximum

Speed

80 (129)

70 (113)

50 (81)

30 (48)

15 (24)

CAUTION!

If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift
at too high of a vehicle speed, these conditions may
cause the engine to overspeed if too low of a gear is
selected and the clutch pedal is released. Damage to
the clutch and the transmission can result from
skipping a gear while downshifting or downshifting
at too high of a vehicle speed even if the clutch pedal
is held pressed (i.e., not released).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:

• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after

the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU-

TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle
speed.

• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot

is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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NOTE:

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!

• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL

if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure

those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF
(key removal) position, the transmission is locked
in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking

brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK
or the instruction transmission into REVERSE, turn
the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the

parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or

in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN posi-
tion. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or

in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with

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