Page 1 Challenger 2 0 1 5 O P E R A T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N 15D491-126-ARA-AA...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ..............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION .......4 • IMPORTANT NOTICE ......4 •...
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION To keep your vehicle running at its best, have various customer-oriented documents. You are your vehicle serviced at recommended intervals urged to read these publications carefully. Fol- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler by an authorized dealer who has the qualified lowing the instructions and recommendations in Group LLC vehicle.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
NOTE: recommended by the manufacturer, are at- the factory-trained technicians and genuine tached or installed at an authorized dealer. The MOPAR® parts, and is interested in your satis- Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first same applies when modifications to the original faction.
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could re- sult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ..... .11 • Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) ..... .11 •...
Page 13 • Using The Panic Alarm ......17 • Programming Additional Transmitters ....18 •...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. with the push of a button, the RKE transmit- This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote ter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead bat- Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless tery.
Page 15: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
for locking/unlocking the glove compartment. NOTE: You can keep the emergency key with you when With the Uconnect® system, the power window valet parking. switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 To remove the emergency key, slide the me- minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF chanical latch on the back of the Key Fob...
Page 16: Sentry Key
SENTRY KEY® Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these WARNING! (Continued) conditions will result in the engine being shut off The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the after two seconds. unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- engine.
Page 17: Replacement Keys
Replacement Keys electronics. A blank Key Fob is one that has VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM never been programmed. The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle NOTE: doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and the NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
Page 18: To Arm The System
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains To Arm The System "Keyless Enter-N-Go™" in "Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further armed during power trunk entry. Pushing Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security information). the trunk button will not disarm the Ve- Alarm: hicle Security Alarm.
Page 19: Security System Manual Override
Tamper Alert NOTE: If something has triggered the Vehicle Security • The front courtesy overhead console and Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three door courtesy lights do not turn on if the times and the exterior lights will blink three dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat”...
Page 20: Using The Panic Alarm
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks To Lock The Doors Using The Panic Alarm This feature lets you program the system to Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the transmitter to lock all doors.
Page 21: Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling Emergency Key Removal Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) apply.
Page 22: General Information
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap DOOR LOCKS WARNING! the two halves together, reposition and se- • For personal security and safety in the Manual Door Locks cure the screw as shown in step #2 for event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors removal.
Page 23: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Turning off the ignition or closing the door will Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, the Programming The power door lock switch is located on each ignition is either cycled to ACC or RUN (engine The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature door trim panel.
Page 24 door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be NOTE: To minimize the possibility of unintentionally affected, resulting in a slower response locking a Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- time. your vehicle, the Passive Entry system is grammed all doors will unlock when you equipped with an automatic door unlock feature •...
Page 25 Trunk Passive Entry Button Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking NOTE: Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing NOTE: the door handle button. This could unlock the If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s •...
Page 26: Windows
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using will operate only when the ignition switch is in WARNING! (Continued) the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock the ON/RUN or ACC position. windows. Do not leave the Key Fob in or button located on the vehicle’s interior door NOTE: near the vehicle, or in a location accessible...
Page 27: Trunk Lock And Release
To stop the window from going all the way down The trunk lid can Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To during the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the be released from Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more switch briefly. outside the vehicle information on trunk operation with the Passive pushing...
Page 28: Occupant Restraint Systems
can be opened by activating the glow-in-the- Important Safety Precautions 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a dark handle attached to the trunk latching Please pay close attention to the information in rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the mechanism.
Page 29: Seat Belt Systems
7. The driver and front passenger seats should is active whenever the ignition switch is in the WARNING! (Continued) START or ON/RUN position. If the driver or be moved back as far as practical to allow • Only use rear-facing child restraint in a outboard front seat passenger is unbelted, the the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate.
Page 30 that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly more severe injuries in a collision.
Page 31 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in properly. In a collision, it could even cut dangerous.
Page 32 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, the front seat, and next to your arm in the insert the latch plate into the buckle until you rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear hear a “click.”...
Page 33 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure that it does not come across the abdomen. That Energy Management Feature Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted way the strong bones of the hips will take the This vehicle has a seat belt system with an lap/shoulder belt.
Page 34 In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull down- automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still ward until the entire seat belt is extracted. retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. 3.
Page 35: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
• Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! (Continued) • Advanced Front Air Bags • Failure to replace the seat belt assembly • Supplemental Side Air Bags could increase the risk of injury in colli- sions. • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to •...
Page 36 may receive information from the front impact WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) sensors or other system components. • Being too close to the steering wheel or • Do not put anything on or around the air The first stage inflator is triggered immediately instrument panel during Advanced Front bag covers or attempt to open them manu- during an impact that requires air bag deploy-...
Page 37 vehicle damage — for example, some pole Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly collisions. deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Page 38 Children are at an even greater risk of injury the area where the SABICs inflate. Children are from a deploying air bag. at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag. WARNING! The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants Do not use accessory seat covers or place through side windows in certain rollover or side...
Page 39 windows, or area where the Side Air Bags WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) inflate, even if they are in an infant or child • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. restraint. Do not add roof racks that require perma- lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
Page 40 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side belt pretensioners, with or without the SABs and collisions, including some collisions at certain SABICs, on both sides of the vehicle if the smoke-like particles.
Page 41 NOTE: System Reset Procedure The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re- the instrument panel for approximately four to • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the sponse System functions after an event, the eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition interior trim, but they will open during air ignition switch must be changed from ignition...
Page 42 • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter- Redundant Air Bag Warning Light Maintaining Your Air Bag System mittently or remains on while driving. If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, which could af- WARNING! NOTE: fect the Supplemental Restraint •...
Page 43 Event Data Recorder (EDR) NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with an event data EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only • Do not attempt to modify any part of your recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 44: Child Restraints
Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled almost large enough for an adult seat belt. up at all times, including babies and children. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to Children 12 years or younger should ride prop- make sure you have the correct seat for your...
Page 45 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of weight limits of their child restraint the vehicle...
Page 46 All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • When your child restraint is not in use, a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
Page 47 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s WARNING! shoulder between their neck and arm? Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt 4. Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as under an arm or behind their back. In a possible, touching the child’s thighs and not crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a their stomach?
Page 48 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt + Top Restraint chors Only chors + Top Tether Tether Anchor Anchor...
Page 49 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children used with the top tether anchorage to install the (LATCH) Restraint System child restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
Page 50 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the (29.5 kg) the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat child restraint? belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 51 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages Forward-facing child restraints and some rear- facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook The lower anchorages are round There are tether strap anchorages at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage bars that are found at the rear of behind each rear seating position...
Page 52 To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before Restraint installing a child restraint using the LATCH child restraint to the lower anchorages in the If the selected seating position has a Switchable system, buckle the seat belt behind the child selected seating position.
Page 53 Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints in this Vehicle • Child restraint anchorages are designed to The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- withstand only those loads imposed by tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic correctly-fitted child restraints.
Page 54 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a of the Child a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight forward facing child restraint? Restraint...
Page 55 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap seating position, move the child restraint to WARNING! (Continued) and the seating position has a top tether another position in the vehicle if one is rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage anchorage, connect the tether strap to the available.
Page 56: Transporting Pets
ENGINE BREAK-IN WARNING! RECOMMENDATIONS • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could For vehicles equipped with the 3.6L or 5.7L lead to increased head motion and pos- use the following engine break-in recom- sible injury to the child. Use only the an- mendations: chorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether...
Page 57 • Drive with the engine speed less than 5,000 cosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance wearing in occurs mainly during the first 500 Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. miles (805 km) and continues through the first RPM. oil change interval. •...
Page 58: Safety Tips
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- Transporting Passengers tained engine exhaust system. WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con- Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of CARGO AREA.
Page 59 Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are WARNING! (Continued) after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of • Check mounting of mats on a regular be replaced after a collision if they have been position and interfere with the pedals or impair basis.
Page 60: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Page 62: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • MIRRORS ........64 •...
Page 63 • Passenger Seat Easy Entry ......74 • Head Restraints .......74 •...
Page 64 • Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....84 • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ....84 •...
Page 65 • FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) — IF EQUIPPED ..101 • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation ....101 • Turning FCW ON Or OFF......102 •...
Page 66 • Sunroof Maintenance ......111 • Ignition Off Operation ......111 •...
Page 67 MIRRORS Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic Automatic Dimming Mirror — If and a slight overlap of the view obtained from Equipped the inside mirror. A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle.
Page 68 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature Heated Mirrors — If Equipped The mirrors are equipped with a rotational hinge. The mirrors have one detent (clockwise) These mirrors are heated to melt frost towards the rear of the vehicle and three de- or ice. This feature can be activated tent’s (counterclockwise) towards the front of whenever you turn on the rear window the vehicle.
Page 69 Illuminated Vanity Mirror Slide-On-Rod Extender Rear Detection Zones “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender BLIND SPOT MONITORING When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside Features Of Sun Visor (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the To use the “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 70 Manual Transmission Vehicles (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in vehicles in these areas. the detection zones by illuminating the BSM The BSM system sensors operate when the warning light located in the outside mirrors in vehicle is in any gear and enters stand-by mode NOTE:...
Page 71 Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a rela- from either side of the vehicle. on either side and enter the rear detection zone tive speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and with a relative speed of less than 30 mph...
Page 72 objects. This is normal operation and your ve- WARNING! hicle does not require service. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use...
Page 73 When RCP is on and the vehicle is in RE- Blind Spot Alert Lights Only VERSE, the driver is alerted using both the When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the visual and audible alarms, including reducing BSM system will provide a visual alert in the the radio volume.
Page 74 NOTE: SEATS • Whenever an audible alert is requested by Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. the BSM system, the radio volume is re- duced. WARNING! • If the hazard flashers are on, the system •...
Page 75 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so in four directions. Pull upward or push down- that the shoulder belt is no longer resting ward on the front or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the against your chest.
Page 76 • Press the heated seat button a second and front passenger cooler in higher ambient WARNING! time to turn the Low setting ON. temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the HIGH and LOW.
Page 77 the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have from the guide loop on the seat and allow the latched. seat belt to retract out of the way. This allows for easier access to the rear seat. To return the seat to a normal seating position, first return the WARNING! seatback to its original recline location and then...
Page 78 press the push button, located at the base of the WARNING! WARNING! head restraint and push downward on the head The head restraints for all occupants must be Do not place items over the top of the Active restraint. properly adjusted prior to operating the ve- Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers hicle or occupying a seat.
Page 79: To Open And Close The Hood
When the seatback is folded to the upright TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE position, make sure it is latched by strongly HOOD pulling on the top of the seatback above the Two latches must be released to open the hood. seat strap.
Page 80 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, the safety WARNING! catch is located under the center front edge Be sure the hood is fully latched before of the hood. driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 81 the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the Automatic High Beam Headlamp automatic system off, move the headlight switch Control — If Equipped out of the AUTO position. The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at NOTE: night by automating high beam control through The engine must be running before the...
Page 82 • To opt out of the Advanced Auto High- To Deactivate If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, Beam Sensitivity Control (default) and en- they will turn off in the normal manner. 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or ter Reduced High-Beam Sensitivity Con- NOTE: rearward in car) to manually deactivate the...
Page 83 Lights-On Reminder press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch. If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime An indicator light in the instrument cluster illu- will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s minates when the fog lights are turned on.
Page 84 • A “Turn Signal On” message will appear NOTE: in the Drivers Information Display (DID) If the multifunction lever is held in the and a continuous chime will sound if the flash-to pass position for more than 20 sec- vehicle is driven more than 1 mi (1.6 km) onds, the high beams will shut off.
Page 85: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Dimmer Controls Information Display (DID), and radio when the The dimmer control is part of the headlight position lights or headlights are on. switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 86 Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield first detent past the intermittent settings for wiper is turned off, the wipers will operate for Rotate the end of the lever downward to the low-speed wiper operation, or to the second several wipe cycles and then turn off.
Page 87: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
NOTE: position 4 is the most sensitive. Setting 3 should 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is be used for normal rain conditions. Settings 1 greater than 32°F (0°C). For vehicle equipped with rain sensor (auto and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wipes), please note that in addition to the 10 •...
Page 88: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. POWER TILT/TELESCOPING Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle Power Tilt/Telescoping Switch...
Page 89: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — ELECTRONIC SPEED WARNING! IF EQUIPPED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the The steering wheel contains a heating element When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control skin because of advanced age, chronic that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 90: To Activate
NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the WARNING! (Continued) ignition switch OFF erases the set speed from In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- could accidentally set the system or cause it memory. tronic Speed Control System has been de- to go faster than you want.
Page 91: To Accelerate For Passing
• If the button is continually pressed, the set U.S. Speed (mph) Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills speed will continue to increase until the but- The transmission may downshift on hills to • Pressing the SET - button once will result in ton is released, then the new set speed will maintain the vehicle set speed.
Page 92: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL following distance, while matching the WARNING! speed of the vehicle ahead. (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve- The Cruise Control system has two control Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the nience system. It is not a substitute for modes: driving convenience provided by cruise control active driving involvement.
Page 93: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Operation Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifi- • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather The speed control buttons (located on the right cations to the vehicle will effect the perfor- conditions into account, and may be side of the steering wheel) operates the ACC mance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and limited upon adverse sight distance...
Page 94: To Activate/Deactivate
• When the parking brake is set. again. At this time, the system will turn off and To Set A Desired ACC Speed the DID will display “Adaptive Cruise Control When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, • When the automatic transmission is in (ACC) Off.”...
Page 95: To Turn Off
• The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph To Resume ment Panel” for more information. The speed (24 km/h). increment shown is dependant on the chosen If there is a set speed in memory press the RES speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): (resume) button and then remove your foot from •...
Page 96: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
• The ACC system maintains set speed To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) when driving up hill and down hill. How- • Pressing the SET - button once will result in While ACC is set, the set speed can be de- ever, a slight speed change on moderate creased by pressing the SET - button.
Page 97 To increase the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Increase button and re- lease. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer). To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Decrease button and re- lease.
Page 98: Overtake Aid
• The system disengages. (Refer to the infor- Overtake Aid is active only when passing on the mation on ACC Activation). left hand side of the Target vehicles. The maximum braking applied by ACC is lim- When a vehicle goes from a location with left ited;...
Page 99: Display Warnings And Maintenance
• System Off Press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) nels with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The ON/OFF button (located on the steering wheel) ACC system will recover after the vehicle has • ACC Proximity Warning until one of the following displays in the DID: left these areas.
Page 100: Precautions While Driving With Acc
• Do not remove any screws from the sensor. grille is not recommended. Doing so may vehicle merging in from a side lane. There may Doing so could cause an ACC system mal- block the sensor and inhibit ACC/FCW not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. function or failure and require a sensor operation.
Page 101 NOTE: Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is com- On tight turns ACC performance may be vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, pletely in the lane in which you are traveling.
Page 102: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
Narrow Vehicles To change between the different control modes, Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not (ACC) ON/OFF button which turns the ACC and detected until they have moved fully into the the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) ELECTRONIC lane.
Page 103 To Set A Desired Speed U.S. Speed (mph) U.S. Speed (mph) • Pressing the SET + button once will result in • Pressing the SET - button once will result in Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subse- a 1 mph decrease in set speed.
Page 104: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) - If Equipped
• The ignition is turned off. To Cancel NOTE: The following conditions will cancel the Normal FCW monitors the information from the for- • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control without ward looking sensors as well as the Elec- button is pressed.
Page 105: Turning Fcw On Or Off
NOTE: Turning FCW ON Or OFF Changing FCW Status The FCW Sensitivity Settings are program- • The minimum speed for FCW activation is NOTE: mable through the Uconnect® System. Refer to 5 mph (10 km/h). The default status of FCW is “On”, this “Uconnect®...
Page 106: Service Fcw Warning
stationary objects that are far away, on- ParkSense® will retain the last system state the Uconnect® System. Refer to "Uconnect® coming traffic, or leading vehicles with (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument the same or higher rate of speed. when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN Panel”...
Page 107 moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flash- ing arc in the left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound tone.
Page 108 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in...
Page 109: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® will display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message SENSORS” or “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. SERVICE REQUIRED” message for as long as ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condi- the ParkSense®...
Page 110: Parksense® System Usage Precautions
• Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, ParkSense® System Usage CAUTION! taking care not to scratch or damage Precautions • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is them. The sensors must not be covered NOTE: unable to recognize every obstacle, includ- with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Page 111: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
NOTE: Different colored zones indicate the distance to WARNING! (Continued) the rear of the vehicle. The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera has ans, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or programmable modes of operation that may The following table shows the approximate dis- blind spots before backing up.
Page 112: Overhead Console
OVERHEAD CONSOLE mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is WARNING! (Continued) pressed, or when the dimmer control is turned The overhead console contains courtesy/ backing up. Failure to do so can result in fully upward past the second detent. reading lights and sunglass storage. Power serious injury or death.
Page 113: Opening Sunroof - Express
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode WARNING! (Continued) To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch roof while operating the power sunroof rearward to full open. Any release of the switch switch. Such entrapment may result in will stop the movement. The sunroof and sun- serious injury or death.
Page 114: Venting Sunroof - Express
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the Wind Buffeting NOTE: sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automati- Wind buffeting can be described as the percep- Ignition Off time is programmable through cally retract. Remove the obstruction if this tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type Uconnect®...
Page 115 NOTE: CAUTION! All accessories connected to these powered • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 outlets should be removed or turned off Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 when the vehicle is not in use to protect the Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded battery against discharge.
Page 116: Rear Cupholders
WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Close the lid when not in use and while • After the use of high power draw accesso- driving the vehicle. ries, or long periods of the vehicle not • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an being started (with accessories still electric shock and failure.
Page 117: Console Storage
Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located underneath the armrest. The compart- ment contains a 12 Volt power outlet, and a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various size coins). The center console may also be equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface (UCI).
Page 118: Rear Window Features
NOTE: WARNING! To prevent excessive battery drain, use the Do not operate this vehicle with a console rear window defroster only when the engine compartment lid in the open position. Driving is operating. with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 120: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ....119 • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ....120 •...
Page 121 • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED ..166 • Radio Operation .......167 •...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Features
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 5 — Keyless Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Box 7 — Headlight Switch 4 — Media Center...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster - Base
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE Instrument Cluster For 3.6L or 5.7L...
Page 124: Instrument Cluster - Premium
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM Instrument Cluster For 6.4L...
Page 125: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 3. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped CAUTION! DESCRIPTIONS This light will flash at a fast rate for Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indi- approximately 15 seconds, when cator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to 1. Tachometer the vehicle security alarm is arm- the engine control system.
Page 126 when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/ 7. Gear Status Indicator — Automatic brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, RUN position and may stay on for as long as or that there is a problem with the anti-lock Transmission Only four seconds.
Page 127 If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is The light also will turn on when the parking 12. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped necessary. brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. This indicator will illuminate when the WARNING! NOTE: front fog lights are on.
Page 128 16. Temperature Gauge System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres- WARNING! sure telltale when one or more of your tires is The temperature gauge shows engine coolant A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when temperature. Any reading within the normal You or others could be badly burned by the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you range for a fully warm vehicle should be 200 F...
Page 129 upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu- CAUTION! (Continued) the malfunction exists. When the malfunction ously with the engine running, a malfunction sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from indicator is illuminated, the system may not be has been detected in the ESC system.
Page 130: Driver Information Display (Did)
• Driver Assist — If Equipped DRIVER INFORMATION Up And Down Arrow Buttons: • Fuel Economy DISPLAY (DID) Using the Up or Down arrows al- lows you to cycle through the Main • Trip The Driver Information Display (DID) features Menu Items.
Page 131: Engine Oil Life Reset
• Pushing the OK button makes the selection NOTE: the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the and a confirmation screen will appear (re- ON/RUN position if equipped with Keyless • Holding the Up/Down or Left/Right arrow turning the user to the 1st page of the Enter-N-Go™.
Page 132: Did Selectable Menu Items
Secondary Method Of Navigating To The Oil 5. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to Vehicle Info Life Screen In The DID And Holding Ok Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow select “Yes”, then push and release the OK button until the Vehicle Info menu is highlighted button to select reset of the Oil Life.
Page 133 Performance Features Performance Features include – Reaction Timer following: • Braking Distance • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timer WARNING! – Distance Measurement of vehicle statistics with the – Best – From Speed Performance Features is intended for off- – Last •...
Page 134 • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to • The time will continue to display until the OK • Pushing the OK button will clear the current reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in less then 10 button is pushed. run and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile seconds.
Page 135 • As soon as the driver exits the Lap Timer Braking Distance Current G-Force pages the “current” timer will stop and the When selected, this screen displays the vehi- When selected, this screen displays the current time will be reset to 0:00.00 cle’s braking distance and the speed at which G-Force (lateral and longitudinal) that displays •...
Page 136 • Color will indicate the time that is the best • Driver Override Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL time from the Timer Page. (ACC) ON/OFF button (located on the steering • System Off wheel) until one of the following displays in the •...
Page 137 • Two sub menu pages one with Current value Trip Info the DID. Push and release the OK button to displayed and one without the Current Value Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow enter the sub-menus. The Screen Setup feature displayed: button until the Trip Menu item is highlighted in allows you to change what information is dis-...
Page 138: Uconnect® Settings
• If the menu is exited before the end of codes Uconnect® SETTINGS is reached - when the driver re-enters the list The Uconnect® system uses a combination of will be restarted from the beginning. buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the •...
Page 139: Buttons On The Touchscreen
Your Uconnect® system may also have a pass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth®, Re- tus, press and release the “Auto” or “Manual” Screen Off and Back buttons on the faceplate. store Settings, Clear Personal Data and System button on the touchscreen. Press the back Information.
Page 140 • Temperature • Show Command List Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touch- Select from: “°C,” or “°F.” When in this display, you may change the Show screen the following settings will be available: Command List settings. To change the mode •...
Page 141 Status” button on the touchscreen and select the vehicle in front of you when you are farther Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch- from “ON” or “OFF.” Press the back arrow/Done away. This gives you the most reaction time. To screen to return to the previous menu.
Page 142 ParkSense® Volume” button on the touch- NOTE: “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the screen, then select from “Low,” “Med,” or “High.” touchscreen to return to the previous menu. If your vehicle has experienced any damage Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch- in the area where the sensor is located, even •...
Page 143 senses moisture on the windshield. To enable or and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons and select from “On” or “Off.” Press the back disable, press the “Rain Sensing” button on the on the touchscreen to select your desired time arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return touchscreen, and select “On”...
Page 144 • Flash Lights With Lock • Sound Horn With Lock • Passive Entry When this feature is selected, the exterior lights When this feature is selected, the horn will This feature allows you to lock and unlock the will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked sound when the door locks are activated.
Page 145 • Headlight Off Delay Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped Compass Setting — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote After pressing the “Compass Settings” button When this feature is selected, the driver can Start” button on the touchscreen the following on the touchscreen the following settings will be choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, settings will be available:...
Page 146 • Speed Adjusted Volume finished, a message on the screen will show it was done successfully. The compass will now This feature increases or decreases volume function normally. relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Audio Adjusted Volume press the “Speed Adjusted After pressing the “Audio”...
Page 147: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4 Settings
• Loudness — If Equipped Restore Settings select from “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes” is selected a After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on pop-up will appear asking "Are you sure you This feature improves sound quality at lower the touchscreen the following settings will be want to clear all personal data?”...
Page 148 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON been selected. Once the setting is complete NOTE: either press the Back Arrow button on the To make changes to the Display Brightness When in this display, you may select the bright- touchscreen or the Back button on the faceplate with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights ness with the headlights on.
Page 149 • Touchscreen Beep • Fuel Consumption vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, When in this display, you may turn on or shut off Select from: “MPG” (US), “MPG” (UK), “L/100 press the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” the sound heard when a touchscreen button km”...
Page 150 • Sync Time With GPS • Time Format Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touch- This feature will allow you to automatically have This feature will allow you to select the time screen the following settings will be available: the radio set the time.
Page 151 • Forward Collision Warning — If • Rear ParkSense® Chime Volume and feel. Press the “Sport” button on the touch- screen to provide the greatest amount of steer- Equipped The Rear ParkSense® Chime Volume settings ing feel, requiring the highest amount of steer- can be selected from the DID or Uconnect®...
Page 152 audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “check entire surroundings” across the top of button on the touchscreen. Press the “Parkview “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) the screen. After five seconds, this note will Backup camera Delay” button on the touch- system is deactivated.
Page 153 Lights button on the touchscreen to return to the selected. Press the back arrow button on the After pressing the “Lights” button on the touch- previous menu, or push the back button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or screen the following settings will be available.
Page 154 • Flash Lights With Lock • Sound Horn With Remote Start Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check- mark appears next to setting, indicating that the When this feature is selected, the exterior lights When this feature is selected, the horn will setting has been selected.
Page 155 NOTE: lected. Press the back arrow button on the Engine Off Options touchscreen to return to the previous menu. After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To on the touchscreen the following settings will be Key Fob Unlocks “All Doors,”...
Page 156 onds,” “45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 min- NOTE: touchscreen, choose a level from –3 to +3. utes.” Press the back arrow button on the Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide touchscreen to return to the previous menu. to return to the previous menu.
Page 157: Performance Pages - If Equipped
• Paired Audio Sources • Clear Personal Data help you gain familiarity with the capabilities of your vehicle in real-time. This feature shows which audio devices are When this feature is selected it will remove To access the Performance Pages, press the paired to the Phone/Bluetooth®...
Page 158 The Performance Pages include the following: When Home is selected, the following options When the Timers Page is selected you will be will be available: able to select from following “Tickets”: • Home • A series of six images which can be selected •...
Page 159 • Reaction Time • ¼ Mile (400 meter) Measures the driver’s reaction time for launch- Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an ing the vehicle against a simulated a drag strip ¼ mile (400 meters). timing light (behavior modeled after 500 Sports- •...
Page 160 Gauges 1 Gauges 2 Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Manual Transmission) Performance Pages — Gauges 1 Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Automatic When selected, this screen displays the follow- Transmission) ing values: When selected, this screen displays the follow- • Battery Voltage ing values: •...
Page 161 • Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft G-Force Engine The longitudinal g-force measures the accelera- tion and braking force of the vehicle. • Peak G-Forces Fore Aft, Left and Right This shows the maximum g-forces that have been achieved since the last reset from the DID. Peak values are maintained through ignition cycles by the DID until they are cleared by the driver.
Page 162: Performance Control - If Equipped
• Oil Pressure You will be able to enable, disable, and custom- ize the functionality of the Launch Control and Shows the actual engine oil pressure. Drive Mode Set-Up features within Perfor- • Gear (Automatic Transmission Only) mance Control. Descriptions of these features are provided Shows the current (or pending) operating gear below.
Page 163 NOTE: 2. If desired, press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” 4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the button on the touchscreen. This screen will steering wheel is pointing straight. • Launch control should not be used on allow you to adjust your launch RPM for public roads.
Page 164 Launch Control will abort before launch comple- 2. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on 5. Fully depress the clutch pedal and verify the tion and display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for the touchscreen. This screen will allow you vehicle is in first gear.
Page 165 Launch Control will abort before launch comple- NOTE: Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the tion and display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for touchscreen within the Performance Control Do not attempt to shift when the drive any the following conditions: screen indicates the real-time status of the wheels are spinning and do not have trac- various systems.
Page 166 Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their The vehicle will always start in Default Mode. Sport Mode detailed operation. This mode is for typical driving conditions. While in Default Mode, the Engine, Transmission and NOTE: Traction will operate in their Normal settings These settings will remain in effect when and cannot be changed.
Page 167 Engine Engine/Trans Sport Mode Set-Up Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed Engine Engine/Trans below with accompanying descriptions. The in- formation contained in the list below can also be • Sport • Sport accessed from within the mode Set-Up menus. Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for Press the “Sport”...
Page 168 Paddle Shifters Traction Steering Paddle Shifters Traction Steering • ON • SPORT • Sport Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. to turn off traction control and reduce stability provide the greatest amount of steering feel, control.
Page 169: Steering Wheel Audio Controls — If Equipped
Press the “Comf” button on the touchscreen to STEERING WHEEL AUDIO provide a balance of steering feel and steering CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED effort. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach Uconnect®...
Page 170: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
Pushing the center button will make the radio current track, or to the beginning of the previous through either the controls on the instrument switch between the various modes available track if it is within eight seconds after the current panel or through the Uconnect®...
Page 171 Buttons On The Touchscreen 2. A/C Button Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on Press and release to change the current setting, the Uconnect® system screen. the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Per- forming this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 172 mum temperature settings for best windshield 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down CAUTION! (Continued) and side window defrosting and defogging. Per- Button (Uconnect® 8.4 Radio Only) elements. Labels can be peeled off after forming this function will cause the ATC to Provides the passenger with independent tem- soaking with warm water.
Page 173 • Panel Mode • Floor Mode seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to Air comes from the outlets in the in- Air comes from the floor outlets. A manual operation. The speeds can be selected strument panel.
Page 174: Climate Control Functions
• If your air conditioning performance NOTE: warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler tempera- seems lower than expected, check the In Sync mode, this button will also automati- tures. front of the A/C condenser (located in cally adjust the passenger temperature set- front of the radiator), for an accumulation ting at the same time.
Page 175 Recirculation Automatic Temperature Control adjusts the temperature, mode, and When outside air contains smoke, blower speed to provide comfort as (ATC) odors, or high humidity, or if rapid quickly as possible. Automatic Operation cooling is desired, you may wish to •...
Page 176: Operating Tips
settings. A/C operation and Recirculation con- mended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in NOTE: trol can also be manually selected in Manual “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant • Recirculate without A/C should not be operation. selection. used for long periods, as fogging may NOTE: Winter Operation occur.
Page 177 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 178: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
Uconnect® VOICE 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver. Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you these helpful quick tips.
Page 179 Push the VR button . After the beep, say… • Cancel to stop a current voice session • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands • Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system’s status.
Page 180 Media Uconnect® offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth® and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod® devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist.
Page 181 Phone Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) Making and answering hands-free phone calls Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures is easy with Uconnect®. When the Phonebook hands-free and keep everyone comfortable button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is system is ready.
Page 182 • For the 8.4AN Uconnect® System, say: Additional Information “Navigate to 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC. All rights reserved. Hills, Michigan.” Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of 2. Then follow the system prompts. Chrysler Group LLC.
Page 184: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING PROCEDURES ..... . .185 • Manual Transmission — If Equipped....185 •...
Page 185 • AUTOSTICK ........197 • Operation ........197 •...
Page 186 • Tire Identification Number (TIN) ....213 • Tire Terminology And Definitions....214 •...
Page 187 • ADDING FUEL ....... . .232 • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......232 •...
Page 188: Starting Procedures
STARTING PROCEDURES seconds, place the ignition in the OFF position, WARNING! (Continued) wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the Starting” procedure. adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil- your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other...
Page 189 the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, 2. Press and hold the brake pedal while press- CAUTION! the starter will disengage automatically in 10 ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. Damage to the transmission may occur if the seconds.
Page 190 3. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine pressed once, the Driver Information Display NOTE: prior to the engine starting, release the but- (DID) will display a “VEHICLE NOT IN • If the ignition switch is left in the ACC ton.
Page 191 vehicle and use the accessories follow these If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE steps starting with the ignition switch in the OFF START/STOP Button) — Automatic position: Transmission Only WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed 1.
Page 192 the clutch pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then WARNING! CAUTION! repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. • Never drive with your foot resting on the Remember to disconnect the engine block After Starting heater cord before driving. Damage to the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a The idle speed is controlled automatically and it 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause...
Page 193 NOTE: Shifting you may end shifting from first to fourth or from sixth to third gear. During cold weather, you may experience Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off increased effort in shifting until the trans- the accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As mission fluid warms up.
Page 194 Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (rela- driving at low engine RPM. Also, this may Downshifting tively steady speeds) may result in increased be more noticeable when the transmis- To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, fuel economy. sion is warm. This is a normal condition downshift to maintain a safe speed when de- and is not an indication of a problem with scending a steep grade.
Page 195 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! PARK, securing the vehicle against un- Damage to the transmission may occur if WARNING! wanted movement. the following precautions are not observed: • When leaving the vehicle, always make • Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only •...
Page 196 PARK. This system also locks the transmission the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock the brake pedal when shifting between these OFF position.
Page 197 Gear Ranges WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) DO NOT race the engine when shifting from • Never use the PARK position as a substi- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could in- PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. tute for the parking brake. Always apply jure those in or near the vehicle.
Page 198 The following indicators should be used to WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! ensure that you have engaged the transmission • Do not leave the key fob in or near the Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off into the PARK position: vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil- the ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 199 shifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE further information). Toggling the shift lever for- NOTE: position provides optimum driving characteris- ward (-) or rearward (+) while in the MANUAL In cases where the instrument cluster mes- tics under all normal operating conditions. (AutoStick) position will manually select the sage indicates the transmission may not transmission gear, and will display the current...
Page 200: Autostick
NOTE: AutoStick, move the shift lever into the MANUAL In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up (M) position (beside the DRIVE position). The or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the Even if the transmission can be reset, we current transmission gear will be displayed in the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles recommend that you visit your authorized...
Page 201: Sport Mode - Without Performance Control
• The transmission will automatically downshift • The system may revert to automatic shift sion (when equipped with automatic transmis- as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lug- mode if a fault or overheat condition is sion), and steering systems are all set to their ging) and will display the current gear.
Page 202: Traction
• Keep tires properly inflated. WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Maintain sufficient distance between your Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further- vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sud- more, flowing and/or rising water can carry a collision in a sudden stop.
Page 203: Electric Power Steering
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) The electric power steering system will give you • Driving through standing water limits your • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when good vehicle response and increased ease of vehicle’s braking capabilities, which in- driving through standing water.
Page 204: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - If Equipped
If the Steering icon is displayed FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY NOTE: “SERVICE POWER 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF • When the parking brake is applied and the STEERING” “POWER transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake EQUIPPED STEERING ASSIST OFF – SER- Warning Light”...
Page 205: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
parking brake release handle. WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- ing 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 206: Brake System
effectiveness. This may be evident by increased ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING! (Continued) pedal travel during application, greater pedal CONTROL SYSTEM • Always fully apply the parking brake when force required to slow or stop, and potential Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and activation of the “Brake Warning Light.”...
Page 207 provides greater control of available braking These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! (Continued) forces applied to the rear axle. • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot WARNING! When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph prevent the natural laws of physics from (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking •...
Page 208: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefits of This system monitors the amount of wheel spin this system, you must apply continuous brake The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) of each driven wheel.
Page 209: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter- WARNING! the driver applied for a short period of time after mine the path that the driver intends to steer the There may be situations on minor hills with a the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal.
Page 210 Partial Off switch. This may be done while the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) is in motion. The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times pery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also when a more spirited driving experience is cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss desired.
Page 211: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to NOTE: malfunction has been detected in the ESC “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Under- system. If this light remains on after several When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in- ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven the system remains active.
Page 212: Synchronizing Esc
• Each time the ignition is cycled to the Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ON/RUN position, the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously. Tire Markings If the power supply is interrupted • The ESC system will make buzzing or (battery disconnected dis-...
Page 213 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. • European — Metric tire sizing is based on Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. European design standards.
Page 214 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 215 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 certain operating conditions –...
Page 216: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found full TIN, including the date code, located on the on the outboard side, then you will find it on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of white sidewall side of the tire.
Page 217: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the 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 218: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire And Loading Information Placard 1. Number of people that can be carried in the Location vehicle. NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear 3.
Page 219 NOTE: 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, and passengers that will be riding in your • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the vehicle.
Page 221: Tires - General Information
Safety Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the WARNING! stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Over- of sluggish response or over responsiveness in WARNING! loading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle the steering. •...
Page 222: Tire Inflation Pressures
Tire Inflation Pressures three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) Tire Pressures For High Speed after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed Operation cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the on the driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the The manufacturer advocates driving at safe maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire...
Page 223: Radial Ply Tires
Radial Ply Tires of identical size and service description (Load Summer tires do not contain the all season Index and Speed Symbol). designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets WARNING! Tire Types of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the Combining radial ply tires with other types of safety and handling of your vehicle.
Page 224: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
If you need snow tires, Run Flat Tires — If Equipped CAUTION! select tires equivalent in Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 Because of the reduced ground clearance, size and type to the origi- miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid do not take your vehicle through an auto- nal equipment tires.
Page 225 letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation. use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it WARNING! (Continued) Example: T145/80D18 103M. is not the same as your original equipment tire, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so replace (or repair) the original equipment tire T, S = Temporary Spare Tire could result in spare tire failure and loss of and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu-...
Page 226: Tire Spinning
Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators Life Of Tire When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- Tread wear indicators are in the original equip- The service life of a tire is dependent upon tions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above ment tires to help you in determining when your varying factors including, but not limited to: 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds...
Page 227: Replacement Tires
It is recommended to replace the two front tires WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire control and have a collision resulting in seri- You could lose control and have a collision can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling.
Page 228: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) DEVICES) • Observe the traction device manufactur- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- observe the following precautions: er’s instructions on the method of installa- body clearance. Follow these recommenda- •...
Page 229: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR low-pressure warning limit for any reason, in- for the proper maintenance intervals. The rea- cluding low temperature effects and natural SYSTEM (TPMS) sons for any rapid or unusual wear should be pressure loss through the tire.
Page 230: Premium System
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper enough to turn ON the “TPM Telltale Light.” CAUTION! (Continued) Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s local dealer to have your sensor function to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but responsibility to maintain correct tire checked.
Page 231 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS Warnings to receive this information. Service TPMS Warning The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale in the instrument cluster and a chime Light”...
Page 232: Tpms Deactivation - If Equipped
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that Vehicles With Compact Spare flash on and off for 75 seconds and then contains materials that may block radio remain on solid, and the DID will display a 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM wave signals.
Page 233: Fuel Requirements
deactivate the TPMS, first, replace all four TPM SYSTEM” message will no longer be durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires displayed as long as no system fault exists. recommends the use of gasoline that meets the not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring WWFC specifications if they are available.
Page 234: L Engine (With Manual Transmission)
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such which define fuel properties necessary to de- harmful to your engine. However, continued as hard starting, stalling and stumble. If you liver enhanced emissions, performance, and heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause experience these problems, try another brand durability for your vehicle.
Page 235: Adding Fuel
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not CAUTION! (Continued) harmful to your engine. However, continued • A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn damage and immediate service is required.
Page 236: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
NOTE: “Onboard Diagnostic System” in “Maintaining Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Your Vehicle” for further information. The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo the fuel tank is full.
Page 237 not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Refer to the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that provides for a more level ride, offering more “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in typically provides adjustable friction associated consistent steering and brake control thereby “Starting and Operating”...
Page 238: Trailer Hitch Classification
Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry stan- dard 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 239: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 5.7L Automatic...
Page 240: Towing Requirements
NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Remember that everything put into or on the • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, that a trailer is towed, do not drive over not overload your vehicle or trailer.
Page 241 • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers WARNING! (Continued) pressures before trailer usage. over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for • Total weight must be distributed be- trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). •...
Page 242 CAUTION! (Continued) capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
Page 243: Towing Tips
Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. overheating, take the following actions: stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area •...
Page 244: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 65 mph (105 km/h) maximum Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED speed Front Not Recommended NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear...
Page 245 Manual Transmission — If Equipped Vehicles with a manual transmission may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. • The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
Page 246: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....245 • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....245 •...
Page 247 • TOW EYE USAGE .......261 • Front Tow Eye Installation ......262 •...
Page 248: Hazard Warning Flashers
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- on the instrument panel, below the radio. reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.
Page 249: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk. Operation EQUIPPED Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
Page 250: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Power Button Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the fol- Push and release the Power But- lowing symbols to indicate the air or sealant ton (4) once to turn On the Tire mode.
Page 251 • For optimum performance, make sure the WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) valve stem on the wheel is free of debris • Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the • Take care not to allow the contents of Tire before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
Page 252: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit: NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the 1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service parking brake engaged and the shift lever in Kit: the Sealant Mode position.
Page 253 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire 2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker vehicle, if available.
Page 254 (D) Drive Vehicle: 2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug 2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
Page 255: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or location in the vehicle. 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). loose particles.
Page 256: Jacking And Tire Changing
JACKING AND TIRE WARNING! (Continued) CHANGING • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service pur- WARNING! poses. The vehicle should be jacked on a •...
Page 257: Preparations For Jacking
4. Remove the spare tire. WARNING! 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. 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 258: Jacking And Changing A Tire
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) transmission) or 1st gear (manual transmis- • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on sion). WARNING! a jack. If you need to get under a raised Carefully follow these tire changing warnings 5.
Page 259 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. NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Page 260: Road Tire Installation
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to 11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure CAUTION! “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires— the base of the jack faces the front of the Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve General Information”...
Page 261: Jump-Starting Procedures
NOTE: WARNING! When using a portable battery booster pack To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc- jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the tions and precautions. vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury.
Page 262: Jump-Starting Procedure
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as booster battery. watch bands and bracelets that could this could establish a ground connection and 3.
Page 263: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
6. Once the engine is started, remove the NOTE: CAUTION! jumper cables in the reverse sequence: For vehicles with automatic transmission: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can Disconnecting The Jumper Cables outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat- only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular 1.
Page 264: Tow Eye Usage
NOTE: WARNING! Press the ESC Off switch to place the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Forces generated by excessive wheel Partial Off mode before rocking the ve- speeds may cause damage, or even failure, hicle.
Page 265: Front Tow Eye Installation
WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes. vehicles off the road or where there are • Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains obstacles.
Page 266: Rear Tow Eye Installation
eye is not fully seated to the attaching bracket, MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 2. Remove the console storage bin to access the vehicle should not be towed. the Manual Park Release lever. SPEED TRANSMISSION Rear Tow Eye Installation The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a WARNING! door on the rear bumper fascia.
Page 267 4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin. Locking Tab Tether Strap 5. While holding the locking tab in the disen- To Reset The Manual Park Release: gaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate 1.
Page 268: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION If transmission is operable: If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL •...
Page 269: Automatic Transmission
If the transmission is not operable, or the towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under CAUTION! (Continued) vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph the following conditions: • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed (48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km), •...
Page 270: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....269 • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....270 •...
Page 271 • Brake System ....... .285 • Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission (If Equipped) . .286 •...
Page 272 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 —...
Page 273 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 —...
Page 274 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 7— Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 —...
Page 275: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel CAUTION! filler cap may also turn on the MIL. SYSTEM — OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
Page 276: Replacement Parts
NOTE: battery failure or replacement, you may need to form all service operations in an expert manner. do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you Service Manuals are available which include If you crank or start the engine, you will have normally would in order for your OBD II system detailed service information for your vehicle.
Page 277 Besides those maintenance items specified in Engine Oil engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully the fixed “Service and Warranty Handbook”, warmed engine is shut off. Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine there are other components which may require Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil servicing or replacement in the future.
Page 278 are API certified and meet the requirements of American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine all operating temperatures. This engine oil im- Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 or ACEA Oil Identification Symbol proves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel A1/B1. economy. This symbol Engine Oil Selection —...
Page 279 NOTE: Materials Added To Engine Oil used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® manufacturer strongly recommends engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must against the addition of any additives (other than are recommended.
Page 280 service. MOPAR® engine air cleaner filters are WARNING! (Continued) a high quality filter and are recommended. other booster source with an output Maintenance-Free Battery greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance- clamps to touch each other. free battery.
Page 281 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Use only manufacturer approved A/C sys- • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery lubricants can cause the system to fail, requir- tem PAG compressor oil and refrigerants. is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle ing costly repairs.
Page 282 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips. Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. Access Door 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook”...
Page 283 remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil out of contact with petroleum products such as range of your climate. This rating information and grease should be removed. Particular at- engine oil, gasoline, etc. can be found on most washer fluid containers. tention should also be given to hood latching NOTE: The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of...
Page 284 parts. Open seams or loose connections could NOTE: CAUTION! permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passen- Intentional tampering with emissions con- • The catalytic converter requires the use of ger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust trol systems can result in civil penalties unleaded fuel only.
Page 285 Cooling System drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” Check the front of the radiator for any accumu- for the proper maintenance intervals. lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by WARNING! Selection Of Coolant gently spraying water from a garden hose ver- Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
Page 286 (OAT coolant conforming MS.90032) Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility CAUTION! (Continued) throughout the life of your vehicle. to maintain the proper level of protection OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by against freezing according to the temperatures Please review these recommendations for us- an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 287 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if community. To prevent ingestion by animals or Points To Remember there is any accumulation of foreign material on children, do not store ethylene glycol-based NOTE: the sealing surfaces. engine coolant in open containers or allow it to When the vehicle is stopped after a few remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 288: Brake System
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the WARNING! tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant requirements described on the brake fluid res- Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water ervoir.
Page 289: Clutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual • To avoid contamination from foreign matter Using a transmission fluid other than the Transmission (If Equipped) or moisture, use only new brake fluid or manufacturer’s recommended fluid may The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segre- fluid that has been in a tightly closed cause deterioration in transmission shift gated volume of fluid within the brake system...
Page 290: Rear Axle
the transmission fluid at the correct level using using transmission sealers as they may ad- CAUTION! the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes versely affect seals. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your should be used in any transmission; only the authorized dealer immediately.
Page 291: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on The following maintenance recommendations the axle. The fluid level should be 1-2.5mm will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from MOPAR® Cleaner Wax to remove road film, below the fill plug.
Page 292 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in Wheel And Wheel Trim Care CAUTION! (Continued) the paint, touch them up immediately. The • All wheels and wheel trim, especially alumi- oven cleaner. These products may damage cost of such repairs is considered the re- num and chrome plated wheels, should be the wheel’s protective finish.
Page 293 • For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi- upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner To minimize the possibility of scratching the Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and is not required to maintain the original condition. lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping remove stain.
Page 294: Fuses
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) solution may be used, but do not use high ing for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged Never replace a fuse with another fuse of alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap parts must be replaced immediately.
Page 295: Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
Front Power Distribution Center CAUTION! (Fuses) • When installing the power distribution cen- The Front Power Distribution Center is located ter cover, it is important to ensure the in the engine compartment. This module con- cover is properly positioned and fully tains fuses and relays.
Page 296 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare 40 Amp Green – Radiator Fan #1 – If Equipped 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #1 / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Starter 40 Amp Green –...
Page 297 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – Radiator Fan #2 – If Equipped 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #2 / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers – If Equipped / Police Feed 40 Amp Green / 20 Amp Blue –...
Page 298 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay – 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect (LX) / Adaptive Cruise (LA) –...
Page 299: Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! (Fuses) • When installing the power distribution cen- There is also a power distribution center located ter cover, it is important to ensure the in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. cover is properly positioned and fully This center contains fuses and relays.
Page 300 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1 — — Fuse – Spare 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof / Dome Lamp – Police 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 40 Amp Green —...
Page 301 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare 30 Amp Pink (6.2L Supercharged) — Fuel Pump (6.2L Supercharged) 25 Amp Clear (LD STD) Fuel Pump (LD STD) — 20 Amp Yellow – Police Right Spot Lamp – Police 10 Amp Red –...
Page 302 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor — 15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve – If Equipped — 20 Amp Yellow Radio — 10 Amp Red – LD/LX Dual USB Port (LD/LX) 20 Amp Yellow – LA Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest (LA) —...
Page 303 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats – If Equipped Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat — 10 Amp Red Switches – If Equipped — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor —...
Page 304: Vehicle Storage
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Red Rain and Light Sensor/Sunroof Dual USB Power Outlet – R/A Sense (LD/ — 10 Amp Red LX) Rear Sunshade (LD/LX) —...
Page 305: Replacement Bulbs
REPLACEMENT BULBS All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for re- placement. Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp Overhead Console Reading Lamps Visor Vanity Lamps A6220...
Page 306 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Halogen Headlamp HIR2LL Front Park/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Side Marker LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Tail Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Stop/Turn Lamp...
Page 307: Bulb Replacement
BULB REPLACEMENT 4. Turn the headlamp access cap counter- 4. Reach behind the passenger headlamp as- clockwise to remove. sembly. NOTE: 5. Remove bulb by turning it counter clockwise 5. Remove the headlamp cover. Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- and disconnect.
Page 308: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Headlamps - If Equipped
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam NOTE: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, (CHMSL) when the headlamps are turned on, there is Models with High Intensity The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not a blue hue to the lamps.
Page 309: Vehicle Specifications
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.6L 5.7L 6.4L Power 150 kW @ 5,000 rpm 240 kW @ 5,000 RPM 362kW @ 6,100 RPM Torque 319 N.m @ 4,000 rpm 500 N.m @ 4,000 RPM 644 N.m @ 4,100 RPM Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult your Salesperson Consult your Salesperson Consult your Salesperson...
Page 310: Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System*...
Page 311: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Or- ganic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L/5.7L Engines We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, Shell Helix®...
Page 312: Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine (With Automatic 91 Research Octane Number (RON) Acceptable — 95 Research Octane Number (RON) Recom- Transmission) mended. Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine (With Manual Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 or higher. Transmission) Fuel Selection –...
Page 314: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..... .312...
Page 315 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” for maintenance schedules.
Page 316: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..... .314...
Page 317: If You Need Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE When you contact the distributor, please pro- vide all of the following information: The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- • Your name, address and phone number. ested in your satisfaction with their products and services. If a servicing problem or other •...
Page 320: Index
INDEX...
Page 321 About Your Brakes ...201, 203 Air Conditioning Filter ..173, 278 Automatic Transmission ..193, 286, 287 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ..203 Air Conditioning Refrigerant .
Page 322 Master Cylinder ... . .285 Checks, Safety ....55 Cooling System....282 Parking .
Page 323 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..83 (Cruise Control) ... .86, 89 Oil Filler Cap ... .275, 276 Diagnostic System, Onboard .
Page 324 Flooded Engine Starting ...188 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..232, 272 Passing ....81 Fluid Capacities .
Page 325 iPod® Control....166 Unlock From The Driver’s Side ..16 Exterior ....57 iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .
Page 326 Turn Signal ...57, 80, 122 Exterior Folding ....65 Recommendation ..274, 275, 307 Vanity Mirror .
Page 327 Sunroof ....109 Reminder, Lights On....80 Rotation, Tires ....225 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .
Page 328 Rear Seat ....27 Side View Mirror Adjustment ..64 Storage, Vehicle ... .173, 301 Reminder .
Page 329 Inflation Pressures ... .219 Trailer Towing ....233 Turn Signals ....80, 122 Jacking .
Page 330 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ....122 Warnings and Cautions ... . .7 Washer Adding Fluid ....280 Washers, Windshield .
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