Page 1 ® FIAT 500X 2 0 1 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle.
Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 ▫ Symbols .......5 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, INTRODUCTION you should only consider the information which is related Dear Customer, to the trim level, engine, and version that you have Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured purchased.
Page 7: Symbols
INTRODUCTION passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
6 INTRODUCTION “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information on the symbols used in your vehicle. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 9 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW ......8 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....10 REAR VIEW .
Page 10: Front View
8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW Front View 1 — Engine Compartment 4 — Outside Mirrors 2 — Headlights 5 — Doors 3 — Windshield 6 — Wheels...
Page 11: Rear View
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 REAR VIEW Rear View 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Rear Windshield Wiper 3 — Liftgate...
Page 12: Instrument Panel
10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Vents 7 — Upper Switch Bank 13 — Driver Side Knee Air Bag 2 — Multifunction Lever 8 — Upper Storage Compartment 14 — Ignition 3 — Instrument Cluster 9 —...
Page 13: Interior
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 INTERIOR Interior Features 1 — Power Window Switches 6 — Seats 2 — Headlight Switch 7 — Climate Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Transmission Gear Selector (Automatic/Manual Options) 4 — Uconnect Radio 9 — Electronic Speed Controls 5 —...
Page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS KEYS ....... . .17 ▫...
Page 16 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go .....32 MIRRORS ......51 ▫...
Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15 ▫ Turn Signals ......57 WINDOWS ......81 ▫...
Page 18 16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Outlets ......96 LIFTGATE ......89 ▫...
Page 19: Keys
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17 KEYS Key Fob With Remote Control The key fob with Remote Control contains a Remote Keyless Entry feature. The Remote Keyless Entry system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approxi- mately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob.
Page 20 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked by a key fob, and no door To Lock The Doors And Liftgate is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all equipped, the security alarm will arm.
Page 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19 Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for fur- ther information. • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 22 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Key Removal Separating Case With A Coin...
Page 23 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21 Request For Additional Key Fobs NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
Page 24: Ignition Switch
22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The push button ignition has three operating positions. The General Information three positions are OFF, ON, and RUN. The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: NOTE: If the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and battery.
Page 25 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23 The push button ignition can be placed in the following WARNING! (Continued) positions: • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others • The engine is stopped. could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 26: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset This system uses the key fob to start the engine The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in conveniently from outside the vehicle while still the ON/RUN position.
Page 27: To Enter Remote Start Mode
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25 • Liftgate closed To Enter Remote Start Mode • Hazard switch off Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed) turn signals will flash twice, and the horn will chirp twice.
Page 28: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE features will stay on through the duration of Remote Start To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The or until the ignition switch is cycled to the RUN position. Vehicle Push and release the remote start button one time or allow Refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
Page 29: Sentry Key
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it tion.
Page 30: Replacement Keys
28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and programmed to any other vehicle.
Page 31: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors, exterior zone (refer to Doors in Getting To Know hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter-N-Go —...
Page 32: Disabling
30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle security alarm remains armed during lift- Disabling gate entry. If someone enters the vehicle through the To completely disable the alarm (e.g. in the case of long liftgate and opens any door, the alarm will sound. inactivity of the car), lock the doors by turning the vehicle •...
Page 33 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 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.
Page 34: Central Lock/Unlock
32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Central Lock/Unlock Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system if equipped. A power door lock switch is located on each of the front For further information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in door trim panels.
Page 35 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side • Passive Entry can be enabled or disabled. Refer to With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor- driver’s door handle, grab the front driver door handle to mation.
Page 36 34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door To Unlock From The Passenger Side handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automati- cally.
Page 37 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 35 FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with Passive Entry. There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe search in any Passive Entry vehicle: • A lock request is made by a valid Passive Entry key fob while a door is ajar.
Page 38 36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • There is a valid Passive Entry key fob outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle. Emergency Unlocking Driver Door If the Remote Keyless Entry key fob battery is low or dead, the emergency key can be used to unlock the driver side door lock cylinder.
Page 39 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! (Continued) of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the 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.
Page 40: General Information
38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will only lock General Information the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built into the The following regulatory statement applies to all radio electronic liftgate release. frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Page 41: Seats
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39 that door can only be opened by using the outside door • After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system, handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked always test the door from the inside to make certain it is position.
Page 42: Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment WARNING! (Continued) On models equipped with manual seats, the forward/ these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or rearward adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, killed.
Page 43 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41 Height Adjustment The front driver and passenger seats height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height.
Page 44: Power Adjustment Front Seats - If Equipped
42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Power Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped Forward Or Rearward Adjustment The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat, close to the floor. the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 45: Heated Seats - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to Power Lumbar — If Equipped operate. Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat.
Page 46: Manual Folding Second Row Seat
44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, a seat that has been overheated could cause serious inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people burns due to the increased surface temperature of the riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously seat.
Page 47 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45 Partial Enlargement Of Cargo Area Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area allows you to carry a single passenger on the right side of the rear seat, while the enlargement of the right side allows you to carry two passengers.
Page 48 46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Seatback Repositioning NOTE: If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty return- ing the seat to its proper position. 1. Move the safety belts to the seat belt guides on the top edge of the seat to ensure the seatbacks properly latch.
Page 49: Head Restraints
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Head restraints should never be adjusted while the Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head position. If the seatback is not securely locked into restraints improperly adjusted or removed could position the seat will not provide the proper stability cause serious injury or death in the event of a...
Page 50: Rear Adjustment
48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Front Head Restraint 1 —...
Page 51: Front Removal
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49 Front Removal Rear Removal To remove the head restraint recline the backrest of the seat To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then to avoid interference with the roof. Raise the head restraint push the release button and adjustment button at the base as far as it can go then push the release button and of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
Page 52: Steering Wheel
50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/telescoping STEERING WHEEL lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward desired.
Page 53: Mirrors
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51 when the steering wheel is already warm. The heated MIRRORS steering wheel control button is located on the center of Inside Day/Night Mirror the instrument panel below the climate controls. The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right. The Auto On Comfort —...
Page 54: Electrochromic Mirror - If Equipped
52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Electrochromic Mirror — If Equipped Outside Mirrors This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of pushing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 55: Folding Mirror
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: Folding Mirror • To adjust the power mirrors, the ignition must be in The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot RUN mode. forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The mirror has three detent positions: full forward, normal and full rear- •...
Page 56: Exterior Lights
54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Turning on the headlights will illuminate the instrument EXTERIOR LIGHTS cluster and the controls located on the instrument panel. Headlights Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 57: Flash-To-Pass
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55 Automatic Lighting — If Equipped Light Sensor The light sensor is equipped with an infrared LED, located on the windshield. It detects changes in light intensity outside the vehicle, based on the sensitivity of light set by using the Menu on the display or on the Uconnect system.
Page 58: Parking Lights
56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The lights must be turned off within two minutes Parking Lights of placing the ignition in STOP mode to activate this Rotate the headlight switch to the first position to turn on feature. the parking lights.
Page 59: Turn Signals
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 57 Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a turn signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp will turn off on the side of the vehicle in which the turn signal is flashing.
Page 60 58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • If a light is left on it will automatically be turned off after The dome light will turn off under any of the following approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is in STOP conditions: mode.
Page 61 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59 Rear Dome Light — If Equipped Push the switch on the rear dome light once to turn the light on, the light will remain on at all times. Push the switch a second time to turn the light off, the lights will remain off until a door is opened.
Page 62: Cargo Area Lights
60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE At the top detent of the instrument panel dimmer, all the interior lights will also illuminate. At the bottom most setting of the thumb wheel will turn all the interior lights to their lowest dimmable setting. Rear Interior Light The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
Page 63: Wipers And Washers
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61 Cargo Light Windshield Wiper Stalk NOTE: In order to preserve the life of the battery, the light CAUTION! will turn off after 15 minutes. Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the WIPERS AND WASHERS windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park”...
Page 64: Rain Sensor - If Equipped
62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Windshield Washer Operation pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold windshield. The wash function must be used in order to while spray is desired.
Page 65 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 63 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position two is the most sensi- following conditions: tive.
Page 66: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the STOP mode, the wiper will automatically return to the The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the lever on “park”...
Page 67: Windshield Wiper De-Icer - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 65 CLIMATE CONTROLS CAUTION! (Continued) Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations — Passenger • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive Compartment window cleaners on the interior surface of the win- dow. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. Windshield Wiper De-Icer —...
Page 68 66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Center Air Outlets Right Side Air Outlets 1 — Air Flow Outlet Adjustment 1 — Fixed Air Outlet 2 — Adjustable Air Outlet 2 — Adjustable Air Outlet 3 — Air Vane Adjustment 3 — Air Vane Adjustment 4 —...
Page 69: Manual Climate Controls Overview
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 67 Manual Climate Controls Overview Manual Climate Controls Manual Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Setting MAX A/C sets the system for maximum cooling performance. Rotate the temperature control adjust knob counterclockwise to the MAX A/C setting. In MAX A/C, the blower speed and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Page 70 68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description A/C Button Push this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Condi- tioning system is engaged. Recirculation Button Push this control button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode.
Page 71 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 Icon Description Rear Defrost Button Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de- froster is on.
Page 72 70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Floor Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
Page 73: Automatic Climate Control Overview
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 71 Do not use the function for a long period of time, particu- Automatic Climate Control Overview larly if there are many passengers in the vehicle, to prevent the windows from misting up. NOTE: Internal air recirculation makes it possible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions quickly depend- ing on the mode selected.
Page 74 72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Setting MAX A/C sets the system for maximum cooling performance. Rotate the driver temperature control adjust knob counterclockwise for MAX A/C. Both driver and passenger temperature dis- plays will show MAX A/C LO.
Page 75 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73 Icon Description Recirculation Button Push to change the current setting. The LED illuminates when ON. NOTE: • When in Max Defrost mode, the Recirculation button will change the setting to normal De- frost mode. This indicates that you can not enter to this mode due to fogging risk. •...
Page 76 74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Rear Defrost Button Push the Rear Defrost button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mir- rors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after 20 minutes.
Page 77 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 75 Icon Description Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
Page 78 76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Climate Control Power Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control on/off. Driver Temperature Knob Provides the driver with independent temperature control. Rotate the adjustment knob to set desired temperature shown in the Temperature Display. Rotate fully counterclockwise for maxi- mum A/C (LO).
Page 79 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 77 In MAX A/C, the blower speed and mode position can be When the function is activated, the AUTO button LED adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings turns off. With the function activated, the only possible will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the selected manual adjustments are pushing the A/C control button, setting and MAX A/C to exit.
Page 80 78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Blower Increase CAUTION! • AUTO To avoid causing damage to the rear window defroster To restart the Climate Control system in fully automatic heating filaments do not affix stickers or other objects mode, push the AUTO button. to the inside of the rear glass.
Page 81: Operating Tips
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 79 2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to Manual Operation Override maintain, by adjusting the driver, and passenger tem- This system offers a full complement of manual override peratures. Once the desired temperature is displayed, features.
Page 82 80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Vacation/Storage CAUTION! (Continued) Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heat- vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning ing elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking system at idle for about five minutes, in fresh air with the with warm water.
Page 83: Windows
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 81 Operating Tips Chart WINDOWS Driver’s Door Controls The power window switch is located on the driver’s door panel. The driver’s power window switch controls the operation of all the windows. Power Window Switches 1 — Opening/Closing Left Front Window 2 —...
Page 84 82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or START position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Uconnect, the power window switches will remain active for up to three min- utes after the ignition is cycled to the STOP/OFF position.
Page 85 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 83 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If NOTE: Equipped • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.
Page 86: Sunroof - If Equipped
84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 87: Opening The Sunroof
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 85 Closing The Sunroof WARNING! (Continued) To close the front panel completely, pull the sunroof switch while operating the power sunroof switch. Such from the open position. The sunroof can be stopped in any entrapment may result in serious injury or death. position by pulling the sunroof switch a second time while •...
Page 88: Anti Pinch Protect Feature
86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Anti Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 89: Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 87 Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure HOOD As a result of any abnormal behavior of the roof or as a Opening result of an emergency operation, and you must relearn the The hood release lever (to open the primary latch) and automatic operation of the sunroof.
Page 90 88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push the safety latch release lever toward the passenger side of the vehicle. The safety latch is located behind the center front edge of the hood. Hood Prop System 1 — Locking Tab 2 —...
Page 91: Closing
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 89 Closing LIFTGATE The liftgate release function is disabled when the vehicle is 1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other in motion. hand remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
Page 92 90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE When opening the door, the turn signal lights will flash 2. Using the supplied screwdriver (located under cargo twice and the interior dome light will illuminate. The floor in tool kit), remove the yellow tab. interior dome light will turn off automatically by closing 3.
Page 93: Closing
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91 Closing Cargo Area Features Grasp the liftgate closing handle and lower the liftgate. Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be adjusted as needed. Position 1 (Floor Flush): This position allows you to make the load floor flat for ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
Page 94 92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Access To The Loading Floor To access the double load compartment, proceed as fol- lows: 1. Lift up on the Load Floor Handle. Cargo Area Storage CAUTION! The load floor must be arranged in a central position with respect to cargo area.
Page 95 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 93 Access To Tire Service Kit Or Spare Tire Cargo Box — If Equipped To access the Tire Service Kit or spare tire and container The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box that can be carrier, proceed as follows: used for the storage of objects that allows you to obtain a uniform level when loading.
Page 96: Internal Equipment
94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERNAL EQUIPMENT Lower Glove Compartment To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the Glove Compartments latch and lower the glove compartment door. The glove compartments are located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Upper Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, push in the button located on the bottom side of the upper door.
Page 97: Cupholders
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95 Cupholders Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod” There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview mirror. located in the center console. The visors can be lowered or moved to the side to help block sunlight from entering the windshield or door glass.
Page 98: Power Outlets
96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Extendible Sun Visor Power Outlets To extend the sun visor, proceed as follows: The front power outlet is located under the center stack of the instrument panel. It only operates with the ignition in 1.
Page 99 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 100: Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Cigar Lighter — If Equipped WARNING! NOTE: Cigar lighters can be purchased at an authorized When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot. To dealer through Mopar parts. avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with care. The cigar lighter is located on the center console.
Page 101: Ashtray - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 99 Ashtray — If Equipped Front Armrest The front armrest is located between the front seats. NOTE: Ashtrays can be purchased at an authorized dealer through Mopar parts. The armrest can be adjusted by moving it in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Page 102: Grab Handles
100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Grab Handles The Grab Handles are located immediately above the doors. The rear handles are equipped with hooks for dress hangers. Storage Compartment Push the storage handle and lift up the armrest to access the storage compartment.
Page 103: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Roof Luggage Rack injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cau- for transporting accessories. tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack. Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed on the Roof Luggage Rack.
Page 105 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....104 ▫ Yellow Indicator Lights ....123 ▫...
Page 106: Instrument Cluster
104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster NOTE: The illumination of the graphics on the instrument cluster may vary according to the version (Monocolor or Color display).
Page 107: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 and starts providing indications when the coolant Instrument Cluster Descriptions temperature exceeds approximately 122° F. In the 1. Speedometer normal use of the car, the temperature gauge can move • Indicates the speed of the car. in different directions based on the use of the car.
Page 108: Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL submenus. You can access the specific information you The instrument cluster display features a driver interactive want and make selections and adjustments. display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.
Page 109: Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107 Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display — If ZONE LOCATIONS CONTENT Equipped Zone 4 Audio Information Browsing Arrows Display Menu Titles Zone 5 Speed Display Trip Fuel Economy Turn By Turn Navigation Zone 6 Odometer Reading Cruise Control Speed Set Speed Buzzer...
Page 110: Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu
108 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing Instrument Cluster Display Menu/Submenu Items the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following proce- The Menu is composed of the following items: dure. • Speedometer 1.
Page 111 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 • Settings • Trip A – Display – View Trip A distance (miles or km). – Units – View travel time A (hours/minutes/seconds). – Clock & Date – View average consumption A (mpg, or l/ 100km or km/l).
Page 112 110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Mode • Battery Voltage – Acceleration – View the voltage value (state of charge) of the battery. – Turbo Boost Or Engine Power Driver Assist – Sport Mode Description This menu item allows you to change the settings ( Notice •...
Page 113 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 • MP3”: title display or number song playing. Navigation • USB : title display or number song playing. If activated, this menu item will display navigation status and directions. • Ipod : display the song title and graphic element. Messages (Stored) •...
Page 114 112 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Doors and Locks • Navigation Repetition: Allows you to select “On” or “Off” on the instrument cluster display, information • Engine OFF Procedure relating to the navigation mode. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for more Units information.
Page 115 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 • ParkSense Vol.: A selection of the volume of acoustic Security signals provided by ParkSense. By selecting the item “Security,” you can make the follow- • Rain Sensing Wipers: Enabling/disabling the automatic ing adjustments: operation of wipers in the event of rain.
Page 116 114 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Interior Ambient Lights: Increase of decrease the bright- • Sound Horn With Lock: Activate/deactivate the horn ness of the Interior Ambient Lights. when pushing the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry. The options are Off, First Press,” and Second •...
Page 117: Warning Lights And Messages
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES — Brake Warning Light The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instru- This warning light monitors various brake functions, includ- ment panel together with a dedicated message and/or ing brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the acoustic signal when applicable.
Page 118 116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp The light also will turn on when the parking brake is cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is fluid level checked.
Page 119 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the — Door Open Warning Light PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s) are remains on with the vehicle running, your vehicle will not fully closed.
Page 120: Yellow Warning Lights
118 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as possible, and contact — Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped an authorized dealer. A chime will sound when this light This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 turns on.
Page 121 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds — Electronic Park Brake Warning Light when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop This warning light will illuminate to indicate the Electronic when ESC becomes inactive.
Page 122 120 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The failure relating to these lights could be: When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of • One or more blown bulbs power or severe catalytic converter damage.
Page 123 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned — Service Warning Light — If Equipped above, the display will show the indications corresponding The “Maintenance Plan” includes vehicle maintenance at to each tire. fixed intervals.
Page 124 122 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and properly.
Page 125: Yellow Indicator Lights
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into PARK — LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped and run the engine at idle or slightly higher until the light The LaneSense Warning Light will be solid yellow when turns off.
Page 126: White Indicator Lights
124 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Fuel Cutoff Failure Light — If Equipped — Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light This light will illuminate if there is a fuel cutoff failure. If this light illuminates, take it to an authorized dealer and This telltale will illuminate when the vehicle security alarm have them inspect it.
Page 127: Green Indicator Lights
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped in “Starting And — Turn Signal Indicator Lights Operating” for further information. When the left or right turn signal is activated, the turn signal indicator will flash independently and the corre- —...
Page 128: Blue Indicator Lights
126 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see Blue Indicator Lights an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. — High Beam Indicator Light This indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the high CAUTION! beam headlights are on.
Page 129: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! PROGRAMS • ONLY an authorized service technician should con- In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 130 128 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see an position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was (MIL)”...
Page 131 SAFETY CONTENTS SAFETY FEATURES ..... .130 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ..... .157 ▫...
Page 132: Safety Features
130 SAFETY These are all normal characteristics of ABS. SAFETY FEATURES Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- vehicle stability and brake performance under most brak- ment that may be susceptible to interference caused ing conditions.
Page 133: Electronic Brake Control System
SAFETY benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warn- WARNING! (Continued) ing Light” does not come on when the ignition is turned to • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as soon as never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner possible.
Page 134 132 SAFETY longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is Brake System Warning Light deactivated. The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode and may stay WARNING! on for as long as four seconds.
Page 135 SAFETY The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! (Continued) activate: while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for • The feature must be enabled. active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s • The vehicle must be stopped. responsibility to be attentive to distance to other ve- hicles, people, and objects, and most importantly brake •...
Page 136 134 SAFETY • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than and stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differen- tial (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip differential appropriate for the steering wheel position. and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 137 SAFETY ESC Operation Modes WARNING! (Continued) To disable ESC and other active safety systems, follow the from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate instruction below. driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capa- There are two operation modes of active safety systems on bilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be the vehicle:...
Page 138 136 SAFETY The other systems remain enabled. Activation of this mode Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) is indicated by the warning lamp on the instrument panel This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by switching on (if equipped, together with a message on the monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed display).
Page 139: Auxiliary Driving Systems
SAFETY detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and rear/front/side of the vehicle. Electric Power Steering (EPS) modules that provides torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions in which the ESC module is detecting vehicle instability.
Page 140 138 SAFETY length starts at the outside mirror and extends approxi- mately 20 ft (6 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches ap- proximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
Page 141 SAFETY Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 142 140 SAFETY Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed than 15 mph (25 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
Page 143 SAFETY Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent berms, etc.
Page 144 142 SAFETY Rear Cross Path (RCP) The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
Page 145 SAFETY (2 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately Blind Spot Alert Lights Only 22 mph (35 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view obscured by vehicles parked on either side.
Page 146 144 SAFETY present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio System Not Available is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the In the case of the system being temporary unavailable: RCP state always requests the chime. • BSM Mirror Warning Lights are turned on continuously. Blind Spot Alert Off •...
Page 147: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation Operation
SAFETY 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- • If the driver does not take action based upon these cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- progressive warnings, then the system will provide a tion. limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision.
Page 148 146 SAFETY • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicle at standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes. vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal FCW activation and functionality.
Page 149 SAFETY Turning FCW On Or Off Changing FCW Sensitivity The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) menu setting is By changing the settings on the menu of the Uconnect located in the Uconnect settings. system, you can change the sensitivity of the system by choosing one of the following three options: Near , Me- NOTE: The default status of FCW is “Warning + Active dium or Far .
Page 150 148 SAFETY The setting of the sensitivity of the system is maintained in “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning memory when the engine is switched off. The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked” warning will display when conditions temporar- FCW Limited Warning ily limit system performance.
Page 151 SAFETY NOTE: Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve • If the “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Entering or exiting a large curve, the system could detect Blocked” message occurs frequently (e.g. more than the presence of a vehicle that is in front of the car, but that once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or does not preside in the same lane.
Page 152 150 SAFETY Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles The system is not able to detect the presence of vehicles Vehicles that suddenly change lane, while standing in the that are in front of the car but placed outside the field of traffic lane of their car and inside the field of action of the action of the radar sensor and could therefore not react in radar sensor may cause the intervention of the system.
Page 153: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
SAFETY 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection The system could temporarily react to a vehicle that 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- crossed the range of the radar sensor, in an oncoming cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- intersection.
Page 154 152 SAFETY the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a tempera- vehicle is driven, this is normal and there should be no ture drop to 20° F (-7° C) will decrease the tire pressure to adjustment for this increased pressure.
Page 155 SAFETY under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger CAUTION! (Continued) illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your Light. sensor function checked. • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the ways reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 156 154 SAFETY fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings with any of the following scenarios: The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate • Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to in the instrument cluster, an acoustic signal will be acti- facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM vated, and the “Check left or right front/rear tire”...
Page 157: Occupant Restraint Systems
SAFETY • However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes General Information above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring The following regulatory statement applies to all radio Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: then remain on solid.
Page 158: Important Safety Precautions
156 SAFETY Some of the safety features described in this section may be not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats standard equipment on some models, or may be optional should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat of a equipment on others.
Page 159: Seat Belt Systems
SAFETY Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) WARNING! Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can and outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their...
Page 160 158 SAFETY BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet not active when the outboard front passenger seat is harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and unoccupied).
Page 161 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) position to minimize the risk of severe injury or • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more death in the event of a crash. severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with •...
Page 162 160 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to are meant to be used together. •...
Page 163 SAFETY Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 164 162 SAFETY Positioning The Lap Belt Releasing The Seat Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
Page 165 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 166 164 SAFETY WARNING! • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
Page 167 SAFETY Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
Page 168 166 SAFETY ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu- (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 169: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
SAFETY How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until who are using booster seats.
Page 170 168 SAFETY • Steering Wheel and Column The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Instrument Panel for a self-check when the ignition switch is in the MAR/ •...
Page 171 SAFETY NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition Light has come on and a fault has been detected.
Page 172 170 SAFETY panel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS WARNING! AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate.
Page 173 SAFETY The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an WARNING! (Continued) impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy the air bags and you could be injured because the air output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy bags may no longer be functional.
Page 174 172 SAFETY Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over WARNING! time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact deployed.
Page 175 SAFETY The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard during certain side impacts, in addition to the injury side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body through the seat seam into the space between the occupant structure.
Page 176 174 SAFETY Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) are located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.” Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side...
Page 177 SAFETY The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in events. The system is calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags certain side impact events. on the impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag occupant protection.
Page 178 176 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to or killed. Occupants, including children, should never lean on or sleep against the door, side win- more severe injuries in a collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
Page 179 SAFETY event, and deployment of the Side Air Bags is appropriate, • Seat Belt Pretensioners the rollover sensing system will also deploy the seat belt • Seat Track Position Sensors pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle. If A Deployment Occurs The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in...
Page 180 178 SAFETY inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, Enhanced Accident Response System eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, In the event of an impact, if the communication network rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 181 SAFETY • Electric power steering the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank • Brake booster before resetting the system and starting the engine. • Electric park brake •...
Page 182 180 SAFETY Customer Will See Customer Will See NOTE: Each step MUST NOTE: Each step MUST Customer Action Customer Action BE held for at least two BE held for at least two seconds seconds 4. Place turn signal in Right turn light is OFF. 10.
Page 183 SAFETY Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories WARNING! may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could system for persons with disabilities, contact an au- cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 184: Child Restraints
182 SAFETY These data can help provide a better understanding of the Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a seats rather than in the front.
Page 185 SAFETY NOTE: • For additional information, refer http:// www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or call 1-888- 327-4236. • Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website additional information: http:// www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers- childsafety-index-53.htm. Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or...
Page 186 184 SAFETY Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Restraint Children Too Large for Child Children 12 years old or younger, Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear Restraints who have outgrown the height or seat of the vehicle weight limit of their booster seat Infant And Child Restraints WARNING!
Page 187 SAFETY in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as WARNING! (Continued) possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the Remove the child restraint before adjusting the ve- child seat. hicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has been All children whose weight or height is above the forward- adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.
Page 188 186 SAFETY 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder be- move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a tween their neck and arm? booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly. 4.
Page 189 SAFETY Restraint Type Combined Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Anchors Only Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Restraint Tether Anchor Forward-Facing Up to 65 lbs...
Page 190 188 SAFETY LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Positions • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 191 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight + weight of the child re- combined weight of the child and the child re- straint) for using the LATCH anchor- straint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 192 190 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the rear-facing child restraint The child seat may touch the back of the front touch the back of the front passenger passenger seat if the child restraint manufac- seat? turer also allows contact.
Page 193 SAFETY strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the Center Seat LATCH : seat.
Page 194 192 SAFETY following the instructions below. See the section “Installing 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in type of seat belt each seating position has.
Page 195 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions • Improper installation of a child restraint to the exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor...
Page 196 194 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Always use the tether anchor when using the weight + weight of the child re-...
Page 197 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts Can the rear-facing child restraint Contact between the front passenger seat and touch the back of the front passenger the child restraint is allowed, if the child re- seat? straint manufacturer also allows contact.
Page 198 196 SAFETY 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling against the child seat. back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any 5.
Page 199 SAFETY two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and WARNING! (Continued) pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the Restraint System” for the location of approved tether head restraint. anchorages in your vehicle. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Page 200: Transporting Pets
198 SAFETY SAFETY TIPS WARNING! Transporting Passengers • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO increased head motion and possible injury to the AREA. child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top WARNING! tether strap.
Page 201: Exhaust Gas
SAFETY vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is Exhaust Gas damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- WARNING! aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 202 200 SAFETY have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as WARNING! soon as possible. After the bulb check, this light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked Bag System has been detected.
Page 203 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re- vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal, vehicle carpet.
Page 204: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
202 SAFETY Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for patterns.
Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING THE ENGINE ....206 MANUAL TRANSMISSION ....215 ▫...
Page 206 204 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING..... . .228 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ....236 SPEED CONTROL —...
Page 207 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....252 DRIVING TIPS ......259 ▫...
Page 208: Starting The Engine
206 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE Manual Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Proceed as follows: inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if 1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the gear present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat selector in the NEUTRAL position.
Page 209: Tip Start Feature
STARTING AND OPERATING 207 4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in the OFF and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 mode and wait 10-15 seconds before attempting to seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the restart the engine.
Page 210: Cold Weather Operation
208 STARTING AND OPERATING Extended Park Starting CAUTION! NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously has not been started or driven for at least 30 days. crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time. 1.
Page 211: After Starting - Warming Up The Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 209 After severe driving, idle the engine to allow the tempera- After Starting — Warming Up The Engine ture inside the engine compartment to cool before shutting Proceed as follows: off the engine. • Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a reduced RPM, Turbocharger “Cool Down”...
Page 212: Electric Park Brake (Epb)
210 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied. Also, high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions The EPB switch is located in the center console.
Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 To apply the EPB manually, pull up on the switch momen- To release the EPB manually, the ignition must be in the tarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back RUN mode. Put your foot on the brake pedal, then push of the vehicle while the EPB engages.
Page 214 212 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is •...
Page 215: Auto Park Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 of Automatic or Dual clutch transmission, when the igni- WARNING! (Continued) tion is in the OFF mode EPB can automatically apply even the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; if it has been previously disabled failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision.
Page 216: Brake Service Mode
214 STARTING AND OPERATING • The seat belt is unbuckled. Service Mode has requirements that must be met in order to be activated: • The driver door is open. • The vehicle must be at a standstill. SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the EPB •...
Page 217: Manual Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 215 NOTE: A dedicated message will appear in the instrument CAUTION! cluster if Brake Service Mode cannot be deactivated. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, WARNING! or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal You can be badly injured working on or around a wear on the clutch.
Page 218: Shifting
216 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 manual transmission efficiently for fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in the recommended shift speed chart.
Page 219: Downshifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 217 NOTE: A certain amount of noise from the transmission is CAUTION! normal. This noise can be most noticeable when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged (clutch • Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at pedal released), but it may also be heard when driving.
Page 220: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
218 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4...
Page 221 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 moving at low speeds). Select the DRIVE range for normal WARNING! (Continued) driving. • When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the key fob from WARNING! the vehicle, and lock the vehicle. •...
Page 222: Gear Selector
220 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. ward) it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position •...
Page 223: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 The nine-speed transmission has been developed to meet Do not depress the accelerator pedal when shifting from the needs of current and future FWD/AWD vehicles. PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. Software and calibration is refined to optimize the custom- er’s driving experience and fuel economy.
Page 224 222 STARTING AND OPERATING When exiting the vehicle, always: WARNING! (Continued) • Apply the parking brake. engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly • Shift the transmission into PARK. pressing the brake pedal. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure •...
Page 225 STARTING AND OPERATING 223 • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! (Continued) verify that it indicates the PARK position (P), and is not • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in blinking.
Page 226 224 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating CAUTION! limits, the transmission controller may modify the trans- mission shift schedule, reduce engine torque, and/or ex- Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other pand the range of torque converter clutch engagement. reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause This is done to prevent transmission damage due to severe transmission damage.
Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im- stop. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (+) prove overall vehicle performance. This system can also the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated. provide you with more control during passing, city driv- •...
Page 228: Transmission Limp Home Mode
226 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. WARNING! 5. Restart the engine. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip longer detected, the transmission will return to normal and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or operation.
Page 229: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 selector in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the CAUTION! transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode (engine running or not) and the brake All wheels must have the same size and type tires. pedal must be pressed.
Page 230: Warning Messages
228 STARTING AND OPERATING The Dynamic Selector consists of the following positions: POWER STEERING The electric power steering system will give you good Auto Mode – This mode is designed for comfort and safety vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in in normal driving conditions.
Page 231: Speed Control - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 NOTE: • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds and during parking maneuvers.
Page 232: To Activate
230 STARTING AND OPERATING To Activate To Vary The Speed Setting Push the on/off button to activate the Speed Control. The To Increase Speed cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster display will When the Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by illuminate.
Page 233: To Accelerate For Passing
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to increase until the button is released, then the • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h new set speed will be established.
Page 234: To Resume Speed
232 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and Speed Control can be dangerous where the system audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 235 STARTING AND OPERATING 233 • Becomes continuous when the distance that separates the car from the obstacle is less than approximately 12 inches (30 cm), while terminates immediately if the distance to the obstacle increases. • Remains constant if the distance between car and ob- stacle remains unchanged.
Page 236: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
234 STARTING AND OPERATING single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone REVERSE and the system is disabled, the instrument will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is...
Page 237: Parksense System Usage Precautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 or the “PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- ParkSense System Usage Precautions QUIRED” message. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” NOTE: in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further • Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the information.
Page 238: Lanesense - If Equipped
236 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Drivers must be careful when backing up even when • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to using ParkSense. Always check carefully behind recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,...
Page 239: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
STARTING AND OPERATING 237 LaneSense system uses a forward looking camera to detect NOTE: When operating conditions have been met, the lane markings and measure vehicle position within the LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on lane boundaries. the steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the When both lane markings are detected and the driver...
Page 240: Lanesense Warning Message
238 STARTING AND OPERATING been detected and the system is ready to provide visual LaneSense Warning Message warnings in the instrument cluster display if an unin- The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift tentional lane departure occurs. condition through the instrument cluster display. •...
Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 The LaneSense indicator changes from solid green to Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected solid yellow. At this time torque is applied to the • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lane from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane boundary.
Page 242: Changing Lanesense Status
240 STARTING AND OPERATING changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At this Changing LaneSense Status time torque is applied to the steering wheel in the The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of opposite direction of the lane boundary. the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity •...
Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 A touchscreen button to disable the camera is available when the vehicle is not in REVERSE. Display of the camera image after shifting out of REVERSE can be disabled via Uconnect Settings. When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected backup path based on the steering wheel position.
Page 244: Adding Fuel
242 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds CAUTION! (Continued) up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 2. Insert the fuel nozzle in the filler pipe and proceed with Opening The Door filling the fuel tank. For filling, proceed as follows: 1. Open the door, by pushing and releasing on the inden- tation point indicated by the arrow. Filler Pipe 3.
Page 246 244 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Refueling Procedure If the vehicle is out of fuel, proceed as follows: 1. Open the liftgate and remove the emergency fuel fill funnel located in the cargo area. Emergency Fuel Fill Funnel — If Equipped With Full Size Spare Tire 2.
Page 247: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not approach the neck of the tank with open flames or lit cigarettes its an extreme fire hazard. Also, avoid close contact with the filler pipe with your face, do not inhale harmful vapors. •...
Page 248 246 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Tire Size The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 249: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 247 The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial TRAILER TOWING scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The In this section you will find safety tips and information on weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with determined separately to be sure that the load is properly your vehicle.
Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) WARNING! The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all It is important that you do not exceed the maximum cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo- front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition rary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway Weight-Carrying Hitch control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some may be required depending on vehicle and trailer other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 252: Trailer Hitch Classification
250 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 253: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. 1.4L Turbo Engine & 2.4 FWD Trailer towing is not recommended. Engine Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max.
Page 254: Trailer And Tongue Weight
252 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Trailer And Tongue Weight trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must your bumper or trailer hitch.
Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle cause a loss of control, poor performance, or damage or other parts could be damaged.
Page 256 254 STARTING AND OPERATING • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa- WARNING! tion” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for the proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s draulic brake lines.
Page 257 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring (If Equipped) Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin wiring harness.
Page 258: Towing Tips
256 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Select the DRIVE range when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
Page 259 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Cooling System driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat- to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a ing, take the following actions: higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow.
Page 260: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
258 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle WHEELS OFF THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TOWING CONDITION GROUND (FWD) (AWD) Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow REAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED FRONT NOT ALLOWED...
Page 261: Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 • Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB). Place the transmis- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models sion in PARK. Turn the engine OFF. Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or • Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED.
Page 262: Driving Through Water
260 STARTING AND OPERATING • Keep tires properly inflated. difference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels. • Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a WARNING! sudden stop.
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal- water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims low standing water, consider the following Cautions and mounted on the vehicle. Warnings before doing so.
Page 265 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .265 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...292 BULB REPLACEMENT ....265 ▫...
Page 266 264 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ... . .307 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) ......318 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .
Page 267: Hazard Warning Flashers
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 265 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS BULB REPLACEMENT The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the switch General Information bank below the radio. • Before you replace a bulb, check the contacts to be sure they are not oxidized. Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
Page 268: Replacement Bulbs
266 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Replacement Bulbs Interior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Front Courtesy Light Front Courtesy Lights (Sun Visors) Rear Dome Light (Models Without Retractable Roof) Rear Interior Lights (Models With Retractable Roof) Interior Lights Dome Light (Glove Compartment) Exterior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number...
Page 269: Replacing Exterior Bulbs
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 267 Hi/Lo Beam Light Halogen Replacing Exterior Bulbs To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: Headlamps 1. Open the engine compartment and remove the head- lamp bulb cap. Front Lamps 1 — Headlamps 2 — Daytime Running Lamps Headlamp Bulb Cap 3 —...
Page 270 268 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. Rotate the headlamp bulb socket counterclockwise then 3. Release the locking tab on the headlamp bulb connector pull outwards. and remove the bulb and socket. Headlamp Bulb Socket Headlamp Bulb Connector 4. Install the new headlamp bulb making sure it is prop- erly locked.
Page 271 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 269 5. Install the headlamp bulb and socket; align the tabs and Position Lights/Daytime Running Lights/Fog Lights turn it clockwise making sure it is properly locked. To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Turn the front wheels completely. 2.
Page 272 270 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Remove the electrical connectors. 5. To replace the bulb gently push bulb and rotate coun- terclockwise. 4. Rotate in a counterclockwise direction and remove the bulb and bulb socket. Bulb and Socket Assembly 1 — Bulb Position Light/Daytime Running Light Assembly 2 —...
Page 273 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 271 3. By pushing the electrical connector tab remove the Front Fog Lights electrical connector. To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Turn the front wheels completely. 2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door. Fog Light Assembly 4.
Page 274 272 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Side Indicators on External Rear View Mirrors – If Equipped CAUTION! The procedure is described as a guideline. For the replacement of the lamp it is recommended that you contact your authorized dealer. To replace the bulb proceed as follows: 1.
Page 275 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 273 5. Insert the new bulb, making sure that it is locked into To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: place 1. Open the liftgate. 6. Reinstall the socket in to the transparent lens assembly. 2. Using a suitable tool remove the tail lamp housing 7.
Page 276 274 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Remove the rear tail lamp, sliding it toward the outside 4. Remove the screws and remove the rear tail lamp as shown. holder. Tail Lamp Removal Rear Lamp Assembly 1 — Screws...
Page 277 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 275 5. Replace the bulb as necessary. 6. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is properly locked. 7. Reassemble the lamp assembly on the rear tail lamp housing, tightening the screws. 8. Reposition the rear tail lamp on the vehicle. 9.
Page 278 276 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY License Plate Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Using a suitable tool remove the license plate lens. License Plate Light 2. Remove the bulbs from the individual side contacts. 3. Insert the new bulbs, and ensure that they are properly locked between the contacts.
Page 279: Replacing Interior Bulbs
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 277 2. Release the retainer clips and bulb housing as shown. Replacing Interior Bulbs Front Courtesy Light To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Using a suitable tool remove the front courtesy light as shown. Front Courtesy Bulb Housing 1 —...
Page 280 278 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Replace the bulbs by pulling straight out of bulb hous- Dome Light Vanity Mirror ing. To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Lift the cover of the mirror and pull out the visor mirror light cover.
Page 281 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 279 Dome Light Glove Compartment Rear Dome Light — Without Retractable Roof To replace the bulb proceed as follows: To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Open the glove compartment. 1. Using a suitable tool release the lamp assembly at both the ends.
Page 282 280 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Dome Light To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Lower the handle in the direction shown remove the dome light. Bulb 3. Insert the new bulb, locking it between the contacts. 4. Reinstall the dome light. Interior Cargo Lights Retractable Roof Light To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:...
Page 283: Fuses
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 281 WARNING! (Continued) the technical characteristics can cause malfunctions with the risk of fire. • Halogen lamps contain gas under pressure, in the event of breakage be careful of the projection of fragments of glass. • Halogen lamps must be handled by touching only the metallic part.
Page 284: General Information
282 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Also please be aware that when using power outlets for WARNING! (Continued) extended periods of time with the engine off may result in to use proper fuses may result in serious personal vehicle battery discharge. injury, fire and/or property damage.
Page 285: Access To The Fuses
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 283 Fuse Removal Access To The Fuses To replace a fuse use the extractor attached to the fuse The fuses are grouped into four controllers located in the cover (located on the inside of the engine compartment engine compartment, under the instrument panel and on fuse cover.
Page 286 284 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Removing Fuse Cover and Locking Screw Proceed as follows: 1. Slowly turn the screw counterclockwise. 2. Slowly release the screw. 3. Remove the fuse cover by sliding it upward. Fuse Panel And Cover Location 1 — Mounting Screw 2 —...
Page 287 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 285 Mounting Fuse Cover and Locking Screw Proceed as follows: 1. Properly secure the fuse cover to the box, slide com- pletely from top to bottom. 2. Fully depress the screw, using the special screwdriver supplied. 3.
Page 288 286 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartage Fuse Mini Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan – – Module Body Computer 60 Amp Blue – – Module Body Computer, Rear Distribution Units – 20 Amp Blue – Controller Power Supply Body Computer –...
Page 289 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 287 Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartage Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Orange – – Brake Control Module Pump – – 5 Amp Tan Engine Control Module Power, Automatic Transmission – – 10 Amp Red Supply Primary Loads 15 Amp Blue (1.4L) Supply Primary Loads...
Page 290 288 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartage Fuse Mini Fuse Description – – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Customer Installed) (Battery Powered) – – 15 Amp Blue Electronic Unit Supply Automatic Transmission – – 30 Amp Green Heated Windshield – If Equipped –...
Page 291: Body Computer Fuse Center
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 289 Body Computer Fuse Center The controller is located at the left side of the steering column at the bottom of the instrument panel. For the fuse replacement see an authorized dealer. Body Controller Fuse Cavities...
Page 292 290 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Mini Fuse Description 7.5 Amp Brown Fan Air Conditioning, Power Socket 20 Amp Yellow Power Window Front (Passenger Side) 20 Amp Yellow Power Window Front (Driver’s Side) 15 Amp Blue Supply Uconnect System, Air Conditioning, USB Port, Rear lateral ceiling light in case of open roof, EOBD port 10 Amp Red System Power Forward Collision Warning Plus, All Wheel Drive (AWD), IPC,...
Page 293: Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 291 Push on the left side of the access door to unhinge and Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit remove. To access the fuses, remove the access door from the left rear panel of the rear cargo area. Rear Cargo Fuse Cavities Access Door Location Cavity...
Page 294: Jacking And Tire Changing
292 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage — If Equipped The jack and tools are located in the rear storage compart- WARNING! ment if equipped, inside a special container. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Page 295 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 293 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Load Floor Handle Spare Tire Fastener...
Page 296: Preparations For Jacking
294 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Remove the jack, wheel bolt wrench, and wheel chocks WARNING! (if equipped). A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 297: Jacking Instructions
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 295 5. Turn the ignition to STOP mode. WARNING! (Continued) 6. Chock both the front and rear of the • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a wheel diagonally opposite of the jack.
Page 298 296 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on...
Page 299 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 297 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, centering the jack saddle inside the cutout in the sill cladding.
Page 300 298 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Front Jacking Engagement Point Rear Jacking Location...
Page 301 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 299 7. Mount the spare tire. CAUTION! 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. Rear Jacking Engagement Point 5.
Page 302: Road Tire Installation
300 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifications” NOTE: for the proper lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the • Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact spare correct tightness, have them checked with a torque tire or a limited-use spare tire.
Page 303: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 301 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Tire Service Kit Storage To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do The Tire Service Kit is located in the rear storage compart- not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehicle has ment inside a storage container.
Page 304: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
302 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 1. Remove the Tire Service Kit from the vehicle, take it out Tire Service Kit Components And Operation from the bag and place it near the punctured tire. Screw the clear flexible filling tube to the tire valve. 2.
Page 305: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 303 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions WARNING! WARNING! Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle Tire Service Kit.
Page 306: Replacing The Sealant
304 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Replacing The Sealant WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Replace the sealant canister prior to the expiration vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place date at an authorized dealer. provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
Page 307: Jump Starting
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 305 JUMP STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
Page 308: Jump Starting Procedure
306 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Jump Starting Procedure WARNING! (Continued) • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch WARNING! bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. •...
Page 309: If Your Engine Overheats
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 307 the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper and the fuel injection system. cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. WARNING! If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in-...
Page 310: Gear Selector Override
308 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your You or others can be badly burned by hot engine vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you and stop the vehicle.
Page 311 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 309 3. Carefully separate the gear selector bezel and boot assembly from the center console. Removing Gear Selector Bezel 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. Gear Selector Bezel Location 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the gear selector override access hole (at the right front...
Page 312: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
310 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY corner of the gear selector assembly), and push and hold FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE the override release lever down. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Page 313 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 311 For Vehicles With Automatic Transmission: CAUTION! Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved • Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the to transmission overheating and failure.
Page 314: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
312 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF FWD MODELS ALL WHEEL DRIVE The Ground Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Rear NOT ALLOWED...
Page 315: Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 313 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models while being towed, the ignition must be in the RUN The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with position. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. NOTE: The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be Brake whenever the driver’s door is opened (if the ignition...
Page 316: All Wheel Drive (Awd) Models
314 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be used to OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle move a disabled vehicle.
Page 317 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 315 Tow Eye Usage Precautions CAUTION! • The tow eye must only be used for roadside emer- gencies. Use with an appropriate device in accor- dance with highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in preparation for transport via a tow truck.
Page 318 316 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Front Tow Eye Installation The front tow eye receptacle is located behind an access door, located on the right front bumper fascia. To install the tow eye, open the access door using the vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into the recep- tacle.
Page 319 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 317 Rear Tow Eye Installation The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a access door on the rear bumper fascia. To install the tow eye, open the access door using the vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Page 320: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
318 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System. Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re- sponse System (EARS) function. EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
Page 321 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ... . .321 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ....335 ▫ Maintenance Plan..... . .322 ▫...
Page 322 320 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....370 BODYWORK ......375 ▫...
Page 323: Scheduled Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 321 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The indicator system.
Page 324: Maintenance Plan
322 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Plan At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Required Maintenance Intervals Check and adjust hand brake. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Inspect exhaust system. Change Indicator System: Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road Change oil and filter.
Page 325 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 323 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Check operation of lighting sys- tem (headlamps, direction indi- cators, hazard warning lights, • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 326 324 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Check windshield/rear window • • • • • • • • wiper blade position/wear. Check operation of windshield • • • • • • • •...
Page 327 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 325 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect and replace, if required, • front end accessory drive belt, tensioner, and, idler pulley. Inspect and replace PCV valve • if necessary. Change engine oil and replace In accordance with Oil Change Indicator System OR Severe Duty Mileage, whichever occurs first.
Page 328 326 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: • • • • • • • Replace cabin filter. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Change the manual transmis- sion fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, po- lice, delivery service (commer-...
Page 329: Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 327 Recommend replacement WARNING! • Mandatory service • You can be badly injured working on or around a # The engine air cleaner should be inspected at every oil motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you change if used in dusty areas.
Page 330: Engine Compartment
328 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1.4L Turbo Engine 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Battery 8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle Cap 3 — Oil Fill Cap 6 —...
Page 331: 2.4L Engine
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 329 2.4L Engine 1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Battery 8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill Cap 6 —...
Page 332: Checking Oil Level
330 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Checking Oil Level CAUTION! (Continued) To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil tempera- maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at ture.
Page 333: Dealer Service
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 331 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can and negative (-) and are identified on the battery burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to case.
Page 334: Engine Oil
332 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Selection — 2.4L Engine WARNING! For best performance and maximum protection under all You can be badly injured working on or around a types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec- motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you ommends 0W-20 engine oils that are API Certified and have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 335: Engine Oil Filter
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 333 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certifi- Materials Added To Engine Oil cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- should not be used. tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil.
Page 336: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
334 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the WARNING! proper maintenance intervals. • Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt NOTE: Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions” with vehicle running.
Page 337: Air Conditioner Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 335 • Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in operation) Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully inspected for damage and proper alignment.
Page 338: Body Lubrication
336 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system WARNING! (Continued) PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants. Warranty Information Book, located in your owner’s A/C Air Filter information kit, for further warranty information. • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un- See an authorized dealer for service.
Page 339: Windshield Wiper Blades
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 337 • Hardening or cracking Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the • Deformation or fatigue windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 340 338 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The Service Position command can be repeated several times to bring the blades into the desired position, up to a maximum of three times. After three subsequent activations the strategy is disabled. Function Deactivation: The functionality is reset if: •...
Page 341: Exhaust System
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 339 2. Grab and hold the wiper arm closest to the wiper blade WARNING! end while pushing the wiper blade towards the liftgate glass to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon holder on the wiper arm.
Page 342: Cooling System
340 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- gear and the vehicle is in motion. ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- •...
Page 343 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 341 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant fan starts automatically and may start at any time, properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to whether the engine is running or not.
Page 344 342 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system Adding Coolant in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows (conforming to MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as extended maintenance intervals.
Page 345 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 343 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized Cooling System Pressure Cap water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant...
Page 346 344 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Disposal Of Used Coolant Points To Remember Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is a regu- NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 347: Brake System
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 345 MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- WARNING! tection of your engine which contains aluminum com- ponents. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding •...
Page 348 346 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both the identified on the original factory installed hydraulic brake system and the clutch release system. The two master cylinder reservoir.
Page 349: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 347 Frequency Of Fluid Change CAUTION! Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of system performance. Improper brake fluids may dam- the vehicle.
Page 350 348 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Fluid Level Check CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis- transmission shift quality and/or torque converter sion has no dipstick.
Page 351: Raising The Vehicle
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 349 Fluid And Filter Changes RAISING THE VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at In the case where it is necessary to raise the vehicle, go to the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life an authorized dealer or service station.
Page 352: Tires
350 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TIRES Tire Markings Tire Safety Information Tire safety information will cover aspects of the following information: Tire Markings, Tire Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading. Tire Markings 1 — U.S. DOT Safety 4 —...
Page 353 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 351 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer- NOTE: gency use only. Temporary high pressure compact spare • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall design standards.
Page 354 352 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 355 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 353 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under cer- tain operating conditions –...
Page 356 354 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as Tire Identification Number (TIN) mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 357 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 355 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- B-Pillar hind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 358 356 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Loading And Tire Pressure NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
Page 359 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 357 Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard in “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 360 358 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE this manual to determine how this reduces the available Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or Metric Example For Load Limit XXX lbs.”...
Page 361 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 359 WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- ommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never over- load them.
Page 362: Tires - General Information
360 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tires — General Information WARNING! (Continued) Tire Pressure • Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas vehicle control.
Page 363 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 361 Fuel Economy CAUTION! Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always resulting in higher fuel consumption. reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture Tread Wear and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Page 364 362 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which Radial Ply Tires equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. WARNING! Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on during operation.
Page 365 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 363 Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Tire Spinning Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for pressure.
Page 366 364 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be Tread Wear Indicators replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to further information. help you in determining when your tires should be re- placed.
Page 367 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 365 See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety WARNING! (Continued) Information” section of this manual for more information You could lose control and have a collision resulting in relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire. serious injury or death.
Page 368: Tire Types
366 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Types WARNING! (Continued) All Season Tires — If Equipped and suspension components. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). Traction levels may vary be- death.
Page 369: Spare Tires - If Equipped
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 367 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and WARNING! traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You ded tires;...
Page 370 368 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an WARNING! authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive Compact Spare Tire —...
Page 371 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 369 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Limited Use Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
Page 372: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
370 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive Wheel And Wheel Trim Care brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using age to the wheels.
Page 373: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 371 • No other tire sizes can be chained. Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels WARNING! CAUTION! Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty handling.
Page 374: Tire Rotation Recommendations
372 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the CAUTION! (Continued) proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave- unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being ment.
Page 375: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 373 The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following TIRE QUALITY GRADES diagram. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu- facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
Page 376: Temperature Grades
374 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi- represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt test wheel, than the minimum required by law. and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Page 377: Bodywork
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 375 • Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec- the system, thus minimizing the possibility of damage to tive waxes. the compressor when the vehicle is put back into opera- tion. • Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying protective waxes.
Page 378: Body And Underbody Maintenance
376 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road Body And Underbody Maintenance surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or Cleaning Headlights cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protec- lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage tion.
Page 379 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 377 • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar Cleaner • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is paint finish.
Page 380: Interiors
378 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE INTERIORS WARNING! Seats And Fabric Parts A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system carpeting.
Page 381: Leather Parts
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 379 NOTE: If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are more so than darker colors. The leather is designed for easy molded in clear plastic.
Page 383 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS IDENTIFICATION DATA....382 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....386 ▫...
Page 384: Identification Data
382 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IDENTIFICATION DATA Vehicle Identification Number The chassis number (VIN) and stamped on the plate illustrated in, located on the left front corner of the instrument panel cover, visible from the outside vehicle through the windshield. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The stamp includes: •...
Page 385: Brake System
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 383 BRAKE SYSTEM Torque Specifications Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys- Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ tems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal Bolt Size Bolt Socket capability, the remaining system will still function. How- Size ever, there will be some loss of overall braking effective- 89 Ft-Lbs (120 N·m)
Page 386: Fuel Requirements
384 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! (Continued) nut/bolt has been tightened twice. been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. FUEL REQUIREMENTS 1.4L Turbo Engine This engine is designed to meet all emis- sion regulations and provide satisfac- tory fuel economy and performance when using high-quality unleaded...
Page 387: 2.4L Engine
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 385 Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider- symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider- ing service for the vehicle.
Page 388: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
386 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS have these additives will help improve fuel economy, Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance. Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygen- Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso- ates such as ethanol. line contains a higher level of detergents to further aide in minimizing engine CAUTION! and fuel system deposits.
Page 389: Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 387 Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles MMT In Gasoline Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) is containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15). Use of gasoline with a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited into some gasoline to increase octane.
Page 390: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
388 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mon- some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or oxide poisoning:...
Page 391: Fluid Capacities
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 389 FLUID CAPACITIES Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine 12.7 Gallons 48 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4.0 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 1.4L Turbo Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 5.5 Quarts...
Page 392: Fluids And Lubricants
390 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 393: Chassis
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 391 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid, or equivalent.
Page 395 MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS UCONNECT SYSTEMS ....395 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . .415 CYBERSECURITY ..... . .395 ▫...
Page 396 394 MULTIMEDIA ▫ Using Do Not Disturb ....422 ▫ General Information .....425 ▫...
Page 397: Uconnect Systems
MULTIMEDIA 395 The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your UCONNECT SYSTEMS vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent For detailed information about your Uconnect system, version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement. installed.
Page 398: Drag & Drop Menu Bar
396 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: DRAG & DROP MENU BAR • FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you directly The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar regarding software updates. are easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow these steps: •...
Page 399: Uconnect Settings
MULTIMEDIA 397 The new app shortcut, that was dragged down onto the NOTE: main menu bar, will now be an active App/shortcut. • Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. NOTE: This feature is only available if the vehicle is in •...
Page 400 398 MULTIMEDIA Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Manual Display Mode NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control even though the headlights are on.
Page 401 MULTIMEDIA 399 • Custom Units • Units When “Custom” is selected, you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the instrument cluster When in this display, you may select to have the instru- display, and navigation system. ment cluster display, odometer, and navigation system changed between US and Metric units of measure.
Page 402 400 MULTIMEDIA Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options 12hrs 24hrs Set Time and Format Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped NOTE: This feature allows you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. Set Date (MM/DD/YY) NOTE: This feature allows you to set the date, month, and year using the plus and minus buttons.
Page 403 MULTIMEDIA 401 Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines” feature overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with active, or dynamic, grid lines to help illustrate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the steering wheel position when the option is checked.
Page 404 402 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Only Warning Warning & Active Braking Forward Collision Warn- ing — If Equipped NOTE: Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you.
Page 405 MULTIMEDIA 403 Setting Name Selectable Options Sound Only Sound & Display ParkSense — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkSense” system setting scans for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE- VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h), when enabled. It provides an alert (audible and/or vi- sual) to indicate the proximity to other objects.
Page 406 404 MULTIMEDIA Brakes After pressing the “Brakes” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Brake Service NOTE: Selecting the “Brake Service” feature will display a pop-up asking whether or you would like to retract the park brakes to all break system service.
Page 407 MULTIMEDIA 405 Setting Name Selectable Options Level 1: minimum Level 2: medium Level 3: maximum Headlight Sensitiv- sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity ity — If Equipped 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec Headlight Off Delay — If Equipped 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec...
Page 408 406 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Cornering Lights NOTE: When this feature is selected, if the steering wheel rotation angle is large or the turn signal indicators are on, a light (incorporated in the fog light) turns on, on the relevant side to improve visibility at night. Flash Lights With Lock Doors &...
Page 409 MULTIMEDIA 407 Setting Name Selectable Options Horn With Remote Start — If Equipped Memory Linked To FOB — If Equipped Passive Entry Driver Remote Door Unlock/Door Unlock Auto-On Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name...
Page 410 408 MULTIMEDIA Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Page 411 MULTIMEDIA 409 Setting Name Selectable Options Speed Adjusted Volume Surround Sound — If Equipped Loudness — If Equipped NOTE: This feature improves sound quality at lower volumes when enabled. – AUX Volume Offset NOTE: The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input.
Page 412 410 MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death. After pressing the “Phone”...
Page 413 MULTIMEDIA 411 Setting Name Selectable Options NOTE: The “Tune Start” feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music chan- nel using one of the twelve presets, so you can enjoy the complete song. This feature occurs the first time the preset is selected during that current song.
Page 414 412 MULTIMEDIA Restore Settings To Default After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings NOTE: When this feature is selected, it will reset Display, Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to their default. Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings”...
Page 415: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
MULTIMEDIA 413 Pushing the center button will make the radio switch STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ The remote sound system controls are located at the rear of AUX, etc.). the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
Page 416: Usb/Media Player Control - If Equipped
414 MULTIMEDIA If you push the switch up or down twice, it plays the Refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement for second track; three times, it will play the third, etc. external USB support capability. Center Console USB Port USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL —...
Page 417: Radio Operation And Mobile Devices
MULTIMEDIA 415 The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is Under certain conditions, an “on” mobile device in your far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire- vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your less devices such as mobile phones.
Page 418: Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick
416 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS • This equipment has been tested and found to comply Introducing Uconnect with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to quick tips.
Page 419: Basic Voice Commands
MULTIMEDIA 417 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5.
Page 420: Radio
418 MULTIMEDIA • “ Repeat” to listen to the system prompts again Push the VR button . After the beep, say: • “ Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM” • “ Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1” TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, push the VR button and say “...
Page 421: Media
MULTIMEDIA 419 TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all Media of the music on your USB device. Your Voice Command Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxil- must match exactly how the artist, album, song and genre iary ports (If Equipped).
Page 422: Phone
420 MULTIMEDIA TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the VR Phone button and say “ Call,” then pronounce the name Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a Uconnect.
Page 423: Navigation (4 Nav)
MULTIMEDIA 421 Navigation (4 NAV) Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select become more productive when you know exactly how to media, place phone calls and much more.
Page 424: Using Do Not Disturb
422 MULTIMEDIA Automatic reply messages can be: • “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.” • Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters. While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected so you can still place a second call without being inter- rupted by incoming calls.
Page 425 MULTIMEDIA 423 vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smart- phone’s data plan to project your Android powered smart- phone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen. Connect your Android 5.0 (Lollipop), or higher, to one of the media USB ports, using the factory- provided USB cable, and press the new Android Auto icon that replaces your “Phone”...
Page 426: Apple Carplay - If Equipped
424 MULTIMEDIA Apple CarPlay — If Equipped NOTE: Feature availability depends on your carrier and mobile phone manufacturer. Some Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features may or may not be available in every region and/or language. Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to interact with Siri through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smartphone’s data plan to project your iPhone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect...
Page 427: General Information
MULTIMEDIA 425 General Information Additional Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio © 2018 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and trademark of Google Inc.
Page 428: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
426 MULTIMEDIA 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. precautions: 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become 1.
Page 429 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech YOUR VEHICLE ......428 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 430: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
428 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.
Page 431: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
Page 432: Service Contract
430 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access responsible for any service contract other than the manu- to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
Page 433: Warranty Information
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an WARNING! (Continued) investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy reproductive harm.
Page 434: Publication Order Forms
432 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Owner’s Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Master- assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint card, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted.
Page 435 INDEX...
Page 436 434 INDEX About Your Brakes ......383 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ....79 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 437 INDEX 435 Fluid Type ......347, 391 Camera, Rear ......240 Special Additives .
Page 438 436 INDEX Seating Positions ......186 Points To Remember ..... .344 Clean Air Gasoline .
Page 439 INDEX 437 Key Fob ....... .30 Towing ....... .312 Remote .
Page 440 438 INDEX Exterior Lighting......54 Fuel ........384 Exterior Lights .
Page 441 INDEX 439 GVWR ........246 Hood Release ......87 Hazard Ignition .
Page 442 440 INDEX Programming Additional Key Fobs ... . .27 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....64 Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ..19 Light Bulbs .
Page 443 INDEX 441 Security Alarm ......118 Methanol ....... .386 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
Page 444 442 INDEX Pressure Warning Light ....117 Preparation For Jacking ..... .294 Recommendation .
Page 445 INDEX 443 Keyless Enter-N-Go ......32 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...166 Programming Additional Key Fobs .
Page 446 444 INDEX Disarm The System ......29 Starting ....... . .206 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 447 INDEX 445 Tip Start ....... . .207 Spinning .......363 Tire And Loading Information Placard.
Page 448 446 INDEX Transfer Case Vanity Mirrors ......59 Fluid ....... . .391 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 449 INDEX 447 Windows ....... . .81 Windshield Defroster ......200 Windshield Washers .
Page 451 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than EQUIPMENT normal may require special precautions. Special design considerations are incorporated into this All installations should be checked for possible interfer- vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio ence between the communications equipment and the frequency signals.

Fiat 500X 2018 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Graphical

Getting to Know Your Vehicle

Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel

Safety

Starting and Operating

In Case of Emergency

Servicing and Maintenance

Technical Specifications

Quick Links

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