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User Guide 2014 Grand Cherokee Includes SRT8...
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Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep is a registered ®...
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen- tials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution. WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
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If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light ** - Oil Pressure Warning Light ** - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light ** - Air Bag Warning Light ** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light...
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators -Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator * - Park/Headlight ON Indicator * - Vehicle Security Indicator * - Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator - Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator * - Door Ajar Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator *...
GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
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GETTING STARTED NOTE: • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Uconnect System settings ®...
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GETTING STARTED • To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle. • To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle.
GETTING STARTED Accessory Positions with Engine Off NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL). Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
GETTING STARTED • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
GETTING STARTED • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. •...
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GETTING STARTED NOTE: • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT- CHECK (1–866–732–8243). • Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informationhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm. Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System • Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
GETTING STARTED • Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and down- ward into the seat. Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
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GETTING STARTED • The recline switch, located on the out- board side of the seat, controls seat- back adjustment. • The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down tilt adjustment. Power Lumbar • Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- port.
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GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the de- sired position. Then, using body pres- sure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjust- ers have latched.
GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
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GETTING STARTED • The controls for front heated seats are located in the touch screen. • Press the soft-key once to turn the High setting on. Press the soft-key a second time to turn the low setting on. Press the soft-key a third time to shut the heating elements Off.
GETTING STARTED • If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.
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GETTING STARTED • The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • Push the handle down to unlock the steering column. • To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights...
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. High Beam Operation • Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Rain Sensing Wipers •...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET+ or SET- button to set a desired speed. • Once a speed has been set a message CRUISE CONTROL SET TO MPH/KM will appear indicating what speed was set. An indicator CRUISE will also appear and stay on in the instrument cluster when the speed is set.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off. • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the ACC is off. Distance Setting (ACC Only) •...
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The default status of FCW is “On”, this allows the system to warn you of a pos- sible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it ap- plies limited braking. This gives you the most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. Turning Active Braking ON Or OFF • The Active Braking feature has two settings and can be changed within the Uconnect ®...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel efficient 8 speed trans- mission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a con- ventional shifter. Instead, the shift le- ver is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward, always returning to the center position after each gear is se- lected.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC. FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE • The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Press the AUTO button or AUTO soft-key. • Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Heated Mirrors •...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA • You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera image will be ® displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again. CommandView®...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/Run position). Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
ELECTRONICS IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Uconnect® 5.0 • 5” Touch-Screen • Three hard-keys on either side of the display Uconnect® 8.4A • 8.4” Touch-Screen • Climate soft key in lower menu bar • HD Button will NOT be visible on right side of screen when viewing AM or FM Uconnect®...
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ELECTRONICS • Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect ® System. 1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST Button is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect ® Care. The 9-1-1 Button connects you directly to emergency assistance. NOTE: Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 Call system capabilities.
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ELECTRONICS 3. The Uconnect ® Access Registration App will open and display step-by-step instructions to start your registration. 4. Enter your E-mail address into the radio touch screen. 5. This message will display on the touch screen indicating your mail submission was accepted.
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ELECTRONICS • Canadian residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.ca or call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or 1–800–387–9983 (French). Purchasing Apps and WiFi • Apps and WiFi can be purchased from the Uconnect ® Store within your vehicle, and online at Mopar Owner Connect. You must first register and set up a Uconnect ®...
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ELECTRONICS • Brought-In Apps – Uconnect ® Access will allow you to use your own smartphone or device’s data plan and connection to stream content from Chrysler Group, LLC certified apps into your vehicle and control them using the Uconnect radio ®...
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ELECTRONICS Canceling Your Subscription • Should you want to cancel your subscription, you can remove your account information using the same procedure contained in the Selling Your Vehicle section. Selling Your Vehicle • When you sell your vehicle, we recommend that you remove your Uconnect ®...
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ELECTRONICS and only the 9-1-1 operator can cancel it. The LED light on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made. The green LED light will turn off once the 9-1-1 call is terminated. Have an authorized dealer service the vehicle if the Rearview Mirror light is continuously red.
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ELECTRONICS 7. WiFi Hotspot - WiFi Hotspot is on-demand WiFi 3G connectivity that's built-in and ready to go whenever you are. Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect ® Access, you can purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect ®...
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ELECTRONICS • From the Mopar Owner Connect website • By contacting the Uconnect Care on the phone ® • To use this feature after the Uconnect ® Access App is downloaded, login using your user name and Uconnect Security PIN. Touch the App button on your smartphone with the closed lock icon to lock the door, and touch the open lock icon to unlock the driver’s door.
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ELECTRONICS WARNING! • ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect ® features and applications in this vehicle. Only use Uconnect when it is safe to do so. ®...
ELECTRONICS • If equipped, the Via Mobile Apps can be found by selecting the “Apps” soft-key in the lower right corner of the radio touch screen. Aha, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Slacker are listed under the “Media Apps” tab. The words “Via Mobile” will appear after the App name indicating it is a Via Mobile App.
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ELECTRONICS NOTE: In the Clock Setting Menu you can also select Display Clock. Display Clock turns the clock display in the status bar on or off. 2. Touch the Up or Down arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, next select the AM or PM soft-key.
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ELECTRONICS • When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit into memory, press and hold the desired numbered soft-key for more than two seconds, or until you hear a confirmation beep. • The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the Radio modes. Four presets are visible at the top of the radio screen.
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ELECTRONICS USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth® Operation USB/iPod® • USB/iPod Mode is entered by either inserting a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable ® ® into the USB port or by touching the Media hard-key located left of the display. Once in Media Mode, touch the source soft-key and select USB/iPod ®...
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ELECTRONICS • When you press the Voice Command button located on the steering wheel, you will hear a beep. After the beep, give your command. If you do not know what commands to say, you can say “help” and the system will provide options to you. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice button, after the beep, say your command.
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ELECTRONICS Steering Wheel Buttons to Radio Mode Media Mode Phone Mode Press: Uconnect ® AM/FM & Sat- Media Devices Voice Com- ellite Band Types of Voice Control mand (VR) But- Control Commands Available GENERAL Call Initiation, Call Manage- Uconnect ® ment, Pre- Phone Pick Up formatted Voice...
ELECTRONICS Forward one of 18 pre-formatted SMS messages to incoming calls/text mes- sages: “Yes.” “No.” “Okay.” “I can’t talk right now.” “Call me.” “I’ll call you later.” Voice Text Reply (Radio audibly recognizes “I’m on my way.” these 18 pre-formatted SMS messages as “Thanks.”...
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ELECTRONICS • If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the Controls soft-key or the Apps soft-key, then the Settings soft-key. In the Settings list, touch the Clock soft-key then touch the check box next to Show Time in Status Bar.
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ELECTRONICS RADIO • To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting Radio Stations • Touch the desired radio band (AM, FM or SXM) soft-key. Seek Up/Seek Down • Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations.
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ELECTRONICS SiriusXM PREMIER OVER 160 CHANNELS • Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio ®...
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ELECTRONICS • Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone, Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list. Browse Sub- Sub-Menu Description Menu Shows the channel listing. Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
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ELECTRONICS • The iPod ® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific device). • To route the USB/iPod cable out of the center console, use the access cut out. ® NOTE: • When connecting your iPod ®...
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ELECTRONICS • The iPod ® /CD/AUX controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis- played on the side of the screen and choose between Disc, AUX, iPod , Bluetooth ® ® or SD Card. NOTE: Uconnect will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when some- ®...
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ELECTRONICS Finding Points of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Points of Interest soft-key. • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch the Yes soft-key. Finding a Place by Spelling the Name •...
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ELECTRONICS • Touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Go Home soft-key. • You may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from recently found locations. • To delete your Home location (or other saved locations) so you can save a new Home location, touch the Where To? soft-key from the Main Navigation menu, then touch the Go Home soft-key, and in the Yes screen touch the Options soft-key.
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ELECTRONICS • To take a detour you must be navigating a route. • Touch the Detour soft-key. NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. • For more information, see your Uconnect Access User's Manual.
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ELECTRONICS • If your phone asks you to accept a connection request from Uconnect, select “Yes”. If available, check the box telling it not to ask again – that way your phone will automatically connect each time you start the vehicle. Select the mobile phone's priority level •...
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ELECTRONICS Phonebook • Uconnect ® radios will automatically download your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Entries are updated each time that the phone is connected. If your phone book entries do not appear, check the settings on your phone.
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ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. •...
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ELECTRONICS • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a Voice Command period. Steering Wheel Buttons •...
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ELECTRONICS Voice Command Examples – Uconnect® 8.4A GENERAL “Go to Radio” (Media, Climate, Naviga- tion, Phone, Apps) – Settings, and Con- trols are not Voice Command accessible “Cancel” “Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need Anytime “Repeat” “Launch BING™”...
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ELECTRONICS “Search for John Smith” (any contact Call Management name in address book) “Show (display list) contacts” Create a text message using Voice Com- mand Capability “Send a message to John Smith (123- Voice Texting (Available during trial period 456-7890)” or if subscribed to Uconnect ®...
ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 8.4AN Uconnect® 8.4AN AT A GLANCE Displaying the Time • If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the Controls soft-key or the Apps soft-key, then the Settings soft-key. In the Settings list, touch the Clock soft-key then touch the check box next to Show Time in Status Bar.
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ELECTRONICS • Touch of the Audio soft-key to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust Balance\Fade, Equalizer, and Speed Adjusted Volume. • You can return to the Radio screen by touching the X located at the top right. Balance/Fade • Touch the Balance/Fade soft-key to Balance audio between the front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers.
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ELECTRONICS • To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting Radio Stations • Touch the desired radio band (AM, FM or SXM) soft-key. Seek Up/Seek Down • Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations.
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ELECTRONICS • HD Radio technology (available on Uconnect 8.4AN) allows broadcasters to transmit a high-quality digital signal. • With an HD radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the listening experience. HD radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist.
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ELECTRONICS • SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call (1-888-601-6297 for U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian custom- ers) and request the Family Package. Browse • Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone, Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
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ELECTRONICS 1-888-539-7474 for Canadian residents to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agree- ment for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations).
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ELECTRONICS • Connect your iPod ® or compatible device using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB Memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Then, audio from the device can be played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio display.
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ELECTRONICS iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS • The iPod ® /CD/AUX controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis- played on the side of the screen and choose between Disc, AUX, iPod ® , Bluetooth ® or SD Card. NOTE: Uconnect ® will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when some- thing is first connected or inserted into the system.
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ELECTRONICS Finding Points of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Points of Interest soft-key. • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch the Yes soft-key. Finding a Place by Spelling the Name •...
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ELECTRONICS NOTE: Destination entry is not available while your vehicle is in motion. However, you can also use Voice Commands to enter an address while moving. Refer to Common Navigation Voice Commands in the Uconnect ® Voice Command section. Setting Your Home Location •...
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ELECTRONICS • To add a stop you must be navigating a route. • Touch the Menu soft-key to return to the Main Navigation menu. • Touch the Where To? soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When another location has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as the first destination or add as the last destination.
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ELECTRONICS • SiriusXM Travel Link feature is completely integrated into your vehicle. A few minutes after you start your vehicle, Travel Link information arrives and updates in the background. You can access the information whenever you like, with no waiting. •...
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ELECTRONICS • Uconnect ® Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting. Start pairing procedure on mobile phone • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth ® enabled mobile phone. This is usually within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s manual for details.
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ELECTRONICS Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During an on-going call, touch the Transfer soft-key on the Phone main screen to transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle. Common Phone Commands (Examples) • “Call John Smith” • “Call John Smith mobile” •...
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ELECTRONICS Voice Text Reply • Uconnect ® Phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone. • Your mobile phone must be MAP (Message Access Profile) compatible to support SMS via Bluetooth to use this feature. If the Uconnect Phone determines your ®...
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ELECTRONICS NOTE: All phone oriented voice commands are accessible by first pressing the Phone Pick Up button, not the Voice Command button. To end a call, simply press the Phone Hang Up button. In some vehicles, the Phone Pickup button serves the dual purpose of ending calls as well. Voice Command (VR) User TIPs •...
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ELECTRONICS Voice Command Examples – Uconnect® 8.4AN GENERAL “Go to Radio” (Media, Climate, Naviga- tion, Phone, Apps) – Settings, and Con- trols are not Voice Command accessible “Cancel” “Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need Anytime “Repeat” “Launch BING™”...
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ELECTRONICS “Search for John Smith” (any contact Call Management name in address book) “Show (display list) contacts” Create a text message using Voice Com- mand Capability “Send a message to John Smith (123- Voice Texting (Available during trial period 456-7890)” or if subscribed to Uconnect ®...
ELECTRONICS • The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instru- ment cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel al- lows the driver to select vehicle infor- mation and Personal Settings. For ad- ditional information, refer...
ELECTRONICS • Digital Vehicle Speed • Stored Warning Messages • Screen Setup Uconnect® Access Customer Programmable Features • The Uconnect Access system allows you to access Customer Programmable ® feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth and SiriusXM Setup through soft-keys.
ELECTRONICS • HomeLink ® replaces up to three hand- held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security unit is pow- systems. The HomeLink ® ered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery. •...
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ELECTRONICS • Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The HomeLink ® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the ® frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid. •...
ELECTRONICS Using HomeLink® • To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink ® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. WARNING! •...
ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS • The front power outlet is located in- side the center storage bin of the in- strument panel. Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet. • A second front power outlet is located inside the center console.
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES QUADRA-TRAC I® FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/Precautions - 3.6L Only • The Quadra-Trac I ® is a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case, which provides convenient full-time four-wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction.
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES • The Quadra-Trac II ® /Quadra-Drive II ® transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4WD HI mode. The Quadra-Trac ® /Quadra-Drive ® transfer case provides three mode po- sitions: • 4WD HI • NEUTRAL • 4WD LOW •...
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES NOTE: • If the shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 mph (8 km/h) Put Trans in N Press 4 Low” message will flash on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). •...
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES • Rock – Off-road calibration only available in 4WD Low range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with Air Suspension) for improved ground clearance. Traction based tuning with improved steer-ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Use for low speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc.
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. Only the bottom Indicator lamp on the “Up” button will be illuminated when the vehicle is in this position.
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES • The Selec Speed Control feature allows the driver to travel at slow speeds on level ground, uphill or downhill without actively controlling either the throttle or brake. • Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Two-Wheel Drive Models • Recreational towing is not allowed. Quadra-Trac I® (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models • Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. Quadra-Trac II®...
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UTILITY NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the “Park” (lowest) level, and have automatic leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or a flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra-Lift™” in “Off-Road Capabilities” for more information.
SRT8 PADDLE SHIFT MODE • Paddle Shift Mode is a driver-interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. Paddle Shift Mode allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
SRT8 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. SELEC-TRACK™ • Selec-Track™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains.
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SRT8 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within 10 seconds. Braking Distance • When selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed.
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SRT8 Timers 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile • When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h), 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile. Braking Distance •...
SRT8 WARNING! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law.
DIESEL DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Procedure 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Ensure the shift lever into the PARK position. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. 4. The system will take over and attempt to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 30 seconds.
DIESEL Water In Fuel Message • If a Water In Fuel message or indicator appears in the cluster and a chime sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately to prevent engine damage. • Refer to “Draining Fuel Water Separator” in this guide for draining instructions or see your dealer.
DIESEL 9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to service second filter in fuel filter assembly. NOTE: The WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor is re-usable. Service kit comes with new o-ring for filter canister and WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor. CAUTION! •...
DIESEL Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed • Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) self-cleaning is completed. If this message is displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of this condition. Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now •...
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DIESEL System Overview • This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission requirements. • The DEF injection system consists of the following components: • DEF tank •...
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DIESEL • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon – This message will display when DEF driving range is less than 500 miles, DEF fluid top off is required with in the displayed mileage. The message will be displayed in the EVIC during vehicle start up with the current allowed mileage and accompanied by a single chime.
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DIESEL accompanied by a single chime. Starting at 100 miles, remaining range will be continuously displayed while operating the vehicle. Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50 and 25 mile remaining distances. We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Cana- dian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle handling and braking may be reduced. You could have a collision and be severely or fatally injured. •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Be sure to use caution when jacking the passenger side of the vehicle because there is a underbody wiring harness that could be damaged. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the sur- face and enough clearance is ob- tained to install the spare tire. Mini- mum tire lift provides maximum stability.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 110 ft/lbs (150 N·m).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 proce- dures in this section carefully.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8–SPEED • In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. • Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • To manually open the fuel door, re- move the storage bin located in the rear cargo area and pull the release cable located in the storage bin opening. Storage Bin Removal • Push down on inboard edge. This will pop up outboard edge.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE VERSION Non SRT8 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR ® Antifreeze/ 3.6L Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 10.4 Quarts (9.9 Liters) Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). We recommend you use MOPAR ®...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use Transfer Case – Single- Shell Automatic Transmis- — Speed (Quadra-Trac I ® sion Fluid 3353. We recommend you use Transfer Case – Two-Speed MOPAR ® ATF+4 ®...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/ ® Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic 6.4L Engine 16 Quarts (15.5 Liters) Additive Technology) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use of Fuel Selection – 6.4L En- 25 Gallons (94 Liters) (Ap- 91 octane or higher for gine proximate) optimum performance. CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil Engine Oil with Filter – meeting Chrysler material 8 Quarts (7.7 Liters) 3.0L Diesel Engine standard MS-11106 or Penzoil Ultra Euro L full sythetic 5W-30 motor oil.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE ® Brake Master Cylinder J1703. If DOT 3 is not — available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. We recommend you use Power Steering Reservoir – MOPAR Hydraulic Fluid ®...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable sup- plier in your vehicle. Fed- eral law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur High- way Diesel fuel (500 ppm...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission as needed • Check function of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte- nance.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Sunroof - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steering - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR ®...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE * CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL assembly must be replaced. ** The headlamps are a type of high-voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the Key Fob removed. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself.
If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form. NOTE: • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 104 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Grand Cherokee? pg. 111 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 126...
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FAQ (How To?) • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 130 • How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 137 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 179 • What type of oil do I use? pg. 152 •...
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