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Page 1 Renegade 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .
Page 5: Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ..7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....5 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
Owner’s Manual: When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate operating procedures that could result in a collision or than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher bodily injury.
Page 10 8 INTRODUCTION Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the control.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....11 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ....13 ▫...
Page 12 10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades......17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..17 ▫...
Page 13: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 11 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 14: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
12 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 15: In Mexico Contact
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 13 In Mexico Contact Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P. 05109 and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
Page 16: Warranty Information
14 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State...
Page 17: Reporting Safety Defects
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 15 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety should contact the Customer Service Department imme-...
Page 18: Customer Assistance
16 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NOTE: A street address is required when ordering problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot- manuals (no P.O. Boxes). ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- mation that students and professional technicians need in...
Page 19: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Traction Grades specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,...
Page 20: Temperature Grades
18 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 21 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW ......20 INSTRUMENT PANEL ....24 ▫...
Page 22: Front View
20 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW Front View 1 — Headlights 4 — Doors 2 — Engine Compartment 5 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Windshield 6 — Wheels...
Page 23: Front View (Trailhawk)
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 21 Front View (Trailhawk) Front View (Trailhawk) 1 — Headlights 4 — Doors 2 — Engine Compartment 5 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Windshield 6 — Wheels...
Page 24: Rear View
22 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS REAR VIEW Rear View 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Rear Windshield Wiper 3 — Liftgate...
Page 25: Rear View (Trailhawk)
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 23 Rear View (Trailhawk) Rear View (Trailhawk) 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Rear Windshield Wiper 3 — Liftgate...
Page 26: Instrument Panel
24 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Air Vents 2 — Air Vents 7 — Hand Grip 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment 4 — Multifunction Lever 9 — Steering Wheel 5 —...
Page 27: Interior
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 25 INTERIOR Interior Features 1 — Seats 5 — Climate Controls 2 — Power Window Switches 6 — Switch Panel 3 — Transmission Shift Lever (Automatic/Manual options) 7 — Uconnect® Radio 4 — Selec Terrain™ Mode Knob — If Equipped...
Page 29 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving KEYS ....... .31 The Vehicle .
Page 30 28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Arm The System ....51 HEAD RESTRAINTS .....78 ▫...
Page 31 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29 ▫ Rear Cross Path (RCP) ....93 ▫ High Beams ......100 ▫...
Page 32 30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations — ▫ Closing ......154 Passenger Compartment .
Page 33: Keys
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 KEYS Key Fob With Remote Control Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or The Key Fob with Remote Control contains a Remote keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE system allows consists of a Key Fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM).
Page 34 32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob Emergency Key Release Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob A — Emergency Key Release Button B — Emergency Key...
Page 35 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33 Key Fob With Remote Control And Integrated Vehicle Key General Information The Key Fob With Remote Control contains the RKE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and transmitter with an integrated vehicle key. To use the RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 36: Getting To Know Your Vehicle 27
34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB current setting, refer to “Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Mul- radios.
Page 37 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 35 • For more information, refer to “Multi-Functional Dis- Key Fob With Remote Control And Integrated Vehicle play (EVIC)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel,” subsection “Electronic Vehicle Information If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the Center (EVIC)/ Driver Information Display (DID),”...
Page 38 36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob With Remote Control 1. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal (if equipped) and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart using a screwdriver or similar tool. Make sure not to damage the seal during re- moval.
Page 39 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37 2. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar surface. Then, replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Page 40 38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Separating Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Transmitter Case 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb. Then, pull the key out with your other hand. 2.
Page 41 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar surface. Then, replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Page 42 40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is performed at an authorized dealer.
Page 43: Ignition Switch
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41 IGNITION SWITCH Operation Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a Key Fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Page 44 42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks, alarm, etc.) On models equipped with an automatic transmission, the are still available. ignition key is only removable when the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2 — MAR/RUN NOTE: Ensure mechanical key is cycled to the STOP/ •...
Page 45 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43 Models With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment. The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System) has three oper- ating positions.
Page 46 44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm, WARNING! (Continued) etc.) are still available. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is •...
Page 47: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: CAUTION! • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. remove key from the ignition and lock all doors •...
Page 48: How To Use Remote Start
46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Cancelled — Too Cold • RKE PANIC button not pushed • Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired • System not disabled from previous remote start event • Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in the MAR/RUN position.
Page 49: To Enter Remote Start Mode
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 47 To Enter Remote Start Mode To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Push and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or onds.
Page 50: Remote Start Comfort Systems - If Equipped
48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Go™ feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push Activation — If Equipped Start Button” will display in the Electronic Vehicle Infor- When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient mation Center (EVIC) or the Driver Information Dispay temperature is less than 40°...
Page 51: General Information
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49 operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are pro- CAUTION! (Continued) grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- if an invalid Key Fob tries to start the engine.
Page 52: Vehicle Security Alarm
50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and if the ignition switch is cycled to the ON/RUN position without a valid key. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release are disabled.
Page 53: To Arm The System
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51 To Arm The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: • Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch 1.
Page 54: To Disarm The System
52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a 3. If any doors are open, close them. valid Key Fob available in the same exterior zone (if NOTE: equipped). Refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in Get- •...
Page 55: Disabling
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior NOTE: If the batteries in the RKE transmitter discharge power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. in the event of a failure to the system, or to switch off the alarm, place the ignition in the MAR/RUN position.
Page 56 54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the driver’s door, insert the key blade into the WARNING! driver exterior door lock cylinder and turn to the left to • For personal security and safety in the event of a unlock the driver’s door.
Page 57: Central Lock/Unlock
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Page 58: Keyless Enter-N-Go
56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition NOTE: is in the MAR/RUN position, and any front door is open, • Passive Entry can be enabled or disabled. Refer to the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from “Uconnect®...
Page 59 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 57 To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automatically.
Page 60 58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle LOCK button. This could unlock the door(s). DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking NOTE: The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
Page 61 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE When any of these situations occur, after all ajar doors are Transmitter In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe) shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds a Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside the car, and it does To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a not find any Passive Entry RKE transmitters outside the Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the...
Page 62 60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the Electronic Liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Page 63 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC/DID, if equipped, all doors will unlock when you push the Electronic Release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st Press is programmed in Uconnect®, the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic lock/unlock button on the liftgate.
Page 64 62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Unlocking Driver Door If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low or dead, the emergency key can be used to unlock the driver side door lock cylinder. To release the emergency key, proceed as follows: 1.
Page 65 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 63 General Information WARNING! Key Fob (Keyless Enter-N-Go) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to Operation is subject to the following two conditions: be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 66 64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Ignition device (Keyless Enter-N-Go) Control Unit (Keyless Enter-N-Go) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Page 67: Child Locks
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 65 Child Locks To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
Page 68: Seats
66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • When the child lock system is engaged, the door can Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. only be opened by using the outside door handle even Remember that the rear doors can only be opened though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 69: Manual Front Seats
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 67 Manual Front Seats WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 70 68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment WARNING! (Continued) On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 71: Power Adjustment (Front) - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 Power Adjustment (Front) — If Equipped The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seat, close to the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up/down, forward/ rearward, tilt if equipped and to set the angle of the seatback.
Page 72: Heated Seats - If Equipped
70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Forward Or Rearward Adjustment Tilt Adjustment The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will down.
Page 73 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Push the heated seat button a second time to turn This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect® the LO setting ON. system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information. • Push the heated seat button a third time to turn the heating elements OFF.
Page 74: Rear Seats
72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seats WARNING! The split rear seat increases the storage of the rear cargo • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, area. inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people NOTE: riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 75 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73 Removing Shelf — If Equipped Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the two links that support the shelf at the eyelets. Rear Shelf Support Links 1 — Links 2 — Eyelets...
Page 76 74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift the rear part of the overhead luggage shelf. 3. Clear the pins placed outside of the shelf, and then remove the rear shelf pulling it upwards. 4. The rear shelf can be stored in the cargo area, or behind the front seatbacks.
Page 77 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 75 Partial Enlargement Of Cargo Area Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area allows you to carry a single passenger on the right side of the rear seat, while the enlargement of the right side allows you to carry two passengers.
Page 78 76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold the left or right Cargo Area Enlargement rear seatback completely forward. Folding both sides of the rear seat provides additional storage in the rear cargo area. Proceed as follows: 1.
Page 79 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 77 2. Lift the seatbacks, pushing them back until they lock Unfolding The Rear Armrest 40/20/40 on both the latches. Verify the red notches are no Tilt the head restraint forward and pull the rear armrest longer visible on the release lever.
Page 80: Head Restraints
78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The center part of the rear seat can also be used as rear WARNING! armrest with cupholders. Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 81: Front Head Restraints
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 82: Rear Head Restraints
80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head WARNING! restraint. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- located at the base of the head restraint, and push pying a seat.
Page 83: Steering Wheel
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 81 NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. STEERING WHEEL Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.
Page 84: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To lock the steering column in position, pull the tilt/ early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is telescoping lever upward until fully engaged. already warm. The heated steering wheel control button is located on the center of the instrument panel WARNING! below the radio screen.
Page 85: Mirrors
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 83 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the lever under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 86: Auto Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Auto Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 87: Outside Mirrors
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 85 Outside Mirrors Power Adjustment Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror switch is located on the drivers door panel. To adjust the mirror, push the mirror adjustment switch in the four directions indicated by arrows. NOTE: •...
Page 88 86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Adjustment Mirrors — If Equipped Folding Mirror To adjust the exterior mirrors, push the corners of the The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to mirrors till desired alignment is obtained. pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage.
Page 89: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 87 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defroster. BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,...
Page 90 88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are width on both sides of the vehicle, 10 ft (3 m). The zone located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road length starts at the outside mirror and extends approxi- contamination so that the BSM system can function mately 20 ft (6 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle.
Page 91 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 89 The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes Of Operation”...
Page 92 90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
Page 93 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 15 mph (25 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (25 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 94 92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 95: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 93 WARNING! 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, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 96: Mode Of Operation
94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Mode Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect®...
Page 97: Blind Spot Monitoring Fault Warnings
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95 alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle tected object are present on the same side at the same is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and time, both the visual and audible alerts will be issued.
Page 98: General Information
96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE System Not Available General Information In the case of the system being temporary unavailable: This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications • BSM Mirror Warning Lights are turned on continu- Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada ously.
Page 99: Exterior Lights
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97 EXTERIOR LIGHTS Headlights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The headlight switch controls the operation of the headlights, side marker lights, daytime running lights, fog lights and the dimming of the instru- ment cluster and interior lighting.
Page 100: Automatic Lighting - If Equipped
98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Lighting — If Equipped The timing of the headlights is adjustable between 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in Light Sensor “Multimedia” for further information. The light sensor is equipped with an infrared LED, NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights located on the windshield.
Page 101: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 99 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped Parking Lights The front fog light switch is built into the headlight Rotate the headlight switch to the first position to turn on switch. the parking lights. The parking light indicator in the cluster will illuminate.
Page 102: Flash-To-Pass
100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Delay Activation Flash-To-Pass To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by STOP/OFF position while the headlights are still on. lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This Then, turn off the headlights within two minutes.
Page 103: Turn Signals
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101 Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. • A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instru- ment cluster and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
Page 104: Interior Lights
102 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTS Front Lights The courtesy light switches is used to turn the courtesy lights On/Off. Courtesy Light Switches 1— Left Switch 2— Right Switch To operate the courtesy lights, push either the drivers or Courtesy Lights passenger light switch.
Page 105 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: • Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the interior lights are turned off. This will prevent the battery from discharging once the doors are closed. • If a light is left on it will automatically be turned off after approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is in the STOP/OFF position.
Page 106 104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles With Retractable Roof For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there are two interior lights located above the grab handles of the rear doors. Interior Light Locations The lights come on by opening any of the doors. Rear Interior Light...
Page 107 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 105 Dome Light Timing The dome light will turn off under any of the following conditions: The Dome Light will automatically illuminate when the • The dome light is disabled when the ignition is placed doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or after the doors are closed.
Page 108 106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • The opening of one of the doors (approximately three minutes). • After closing a door (approximately 10 seconds). The dome light timing is disabled when the doors are locked. Cargo Area Lights Two interior lights are located in the cargo area. These lights automatically turn on/off when the liftgate is opened and closed, regardless of the position of the ignition.
Page 109 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 107 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto- matically.
Page 110: Interior Lights Dimmer Switch
108 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Dimmer Switch Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or down- ward to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambi- ent light located in the overhead console, door handle lights, lower instrument panel lights, door map pocket lights, and cubby bin lights.
Page 111: Wipers And Washers
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 109 WIPERS AND WASHERS CAUTION! The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents lever on the right side of the steering column. The front the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the “park”...
Page 112: Rear Wiper Operation
110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the then turn off.
Page 113 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 111 If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off To manually shut the defroster off, push the button a position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles, second time. then turn off. CAUTION! NOTE: As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the switch is held for more than 30 seconds.
Page 114: Windshield Wiper De-Icer - If Equipped
112 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Activation By Remote Start Operation — When Re- Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped mote Start is active and the outside ambient tempera- Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper ture is less than 40° F (4.4° C), the Windshield Wiper De-Icer feature that may be activated under the following De-Icer will be enabled.
Page 115 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 113 The window controls will operate only when the ignition is in the MAR/RUN or AVV/START position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Uconnect®, the power window switches will remain active for up to three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the STOP/ OFF position.
Page 116 114 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped windows while operating the power window Lift and hold the window switch for half a second, switches. Such entrapment may result in serious release, and the window will go up automatically. injury or death.
Page 117 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger Wind Buffeting the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly and pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the hold to close the window manually.
Page 118: Climate Controls
116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations — Passenger Compartment Center Air Outlets 1 — Fixed Air Outlet 3 — Air Vane Adjustment 2 — Air Flow Outlet Adjustment 4 — Adjustable Air Outlet Left Side Air Outlets 1 —...
Page 119: Manual Climate Controls - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 117 Manual Climate Controls — If Equipped Right Side Air Outlets 1 — Fixed Air Outlet 3 — Air Vane Adjustment Manual Temperature Controls (MTC) 2 — Adjustable Air Outlet 4 — Air Flow Outlet Adjustment The Manual Climate Controls consist of a series of rotary dials with inner push buttons.
Page 120 118 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1. Blower Control 3. Mode Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced Rotate this control to change the system between Modes through the ventilation system in any mode. The blower (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost).
Page 121 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Mix 4. Rear Defrost Button Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn side window demister outlets. This setting ON the rear window defroster and the heated outside works best in cold or snowy conditions that mirrors (if equipped).
Page 122 120 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Rear Window Defrosting • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Push and release the rear window defrost button to turn the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. the function on/off. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Page 123 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 121 Air Recirculation System Maintenance Push and release the Air Recirculation button so that the In Winter, the Climate Control system must be turned on LED is on, to enter recirculation mode. It is recommended at least once a month for approximately 10 minutes.
Page 124: Automatic Climate Controls - If Equipped
122 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Climate Controls — If Equipped 2. A/C Button Push the A/C Control Button to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when the A/C is ON. Pushing the AUTO control button will cause the A/C operation to change to AUTO mode and the A/C indi- cator will turn OFF.
Page 125 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 123 4. Blower Control Indicator LEDs 7. Passenger Temperature Control A total of eight LEDs illuminate to visually indicate Provides the passenger with independent temperature blower speeds. control. Rotate the adjustment knob to set desired tem- perature shown in the Temperature Display.
Page 126 124 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 9. SYNC Button will cause the automatic mode to change to manual operation. The speeds can be selected by rotating the Push the Sync button to toggle the Sync feature ON/OFF. Blower Control adjustment knob. The Sync indicator will illuminate when this feature is 12.
Page 127 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 125 14. Driver Temperature Display The Climate Control system can recognize extremely cold (or extremely hot) conditions in the passenger compart- Rotate the Driver Temperature Control dial clockwise or ment and provide optimal management of the system’s counter-clockwise, to adjust the air temperature in the capabilities.
Page 128 126 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Air distribution to seven positions Automatic control of the functions will be suspended: the system will only override the settings for safety reasons. • Compressor activation Manual selections always take priority over automatic •...
Page 129 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 127 The system operates automatically to adjust the tempera- Adjusting The Air Temperature ture, quantity and distribution of the air introduced into Rotate the Driver Temperature Control, or the Passenger the passenger compartment. It also manages the air Temperature Control, dial clockwise or counter- recirculation function and the activation of the air condi- clockwise, to adjust the air temperature in the front left...
Page 130 128 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • Floor and Defrost Modes – Air flow distributed be- Air Distribution Selection tween footwell diffusers and windshield and front side By pushing the Mode Control buttons (Defrost/Panel/ window defrosting diffusers. This distribution setting Floor buttons), it is possible to set one of the seven allows the passenger compartment to be warmed possible air distributions manually by activating one or...
Page 131 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Minimum blower speed = one LED illuminated When set manually, the air distribution is indicated by the LEDs on the selected buttons turning on. The blower can only be turned off if the A/C compressor In combined function mode, functions are enabled to- has been turned off by pushing the A/C Control button.
Page 132 130 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If the AUTO button is pushed when the AUTO LED is on, Turn the Passenger Temperature Control knob to set the the system changes to manual mode; it displays the passenger side temperature and return to separate air current flow and distribution status, which will no longer temperature management.
Page 133 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 131 In automatic operation, recirculation is managed auto- Climate Control System Compressor matically by the system according to outside environ- Push the A/C Control button to activate/deactivate the mental conditions. compressor (activation is indicated by the LED on the button turning on).
Page 134 132 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE MAX A/C The Climate Control system carries out the following operations: MAX A/C sets the system for maximum cooling perfor- • Turns on the air conditioning compressor when envi- mance. ronmental conditions are suitable. Rotate the driver temperature control adjust knob •...
Page 135 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 133 When the function is activated, the AUTO button LED Activation of this function is indicated by the rear defrost turns off. With the function activated, the only possible indicator light on the instrument panel turning on. The manual adjustments are pushing the A/C control button, function is automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
Page 136 134 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • The A/C compressor is off. System Maintenance • The blower is off. In Winter, the Climate Control system must be turned on at least once a month for approximately 10 minutes. • The heated rear window can be activated/deactivated. Have the system inspected at an authorized dealership NOTE: The Climate Control unit stores the temperatures before the summer.
Page 137: Mysky Sun Roof - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 135 MYSKY SUN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED Removable Roof — IF Equipped The roof consists of front and rear panels that can be removed independently. My Sky Retractable Roof (Open) On some vehicles the front panel can be power operated refer to “Power My Sky”...
Page 138: Power My Sky - If Equipped
136 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! The panels are able to withstand the snow. However, it is recommended that you remove excessive layers of snow that have accumulated or damage to the panels may occur. Power My Sky — If Equipped Open/Close The Front Panel The power My Sky switches are located on the overhead console.
Page 139 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 137 From the fully open position, pull the Open/Close switch: the front panel will close completely. Venting The Front Panel To vent the front panel push and release the vent switch. During the vent operation any push on the Open/Close switch will stop the closing of the panel.
Page 140: Removing And Installing Panels
138 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: With both panels removed the retractable roof 2. From inside of the passenger compartment, insert the cannot be opened or closed. supplied key into the latch key hole. Removing And Installing Panels NOTE: •...
Page 141 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 139 3. Rotate and keep the key turned to the symbol to release the lock and pull the panel handle down and away from the stowed position, unlocking the panel. Latch Key Hole Rotating Supplied Key...
Page 142 140 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the key from the Latch Key Hole. Unlocking Panel Handle Removing Key...
Page 143 6. Place the panel(s) inside of the provided bag for Push Panel Up storage in the cargo area. NOTE: An air deflector is available on the Jeep accessory line. This deflector has to be used if the front panel is removed, to avoid the “tunnel effect” inside the vehicle.
Page 144 142 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Installing Panel 3. Align the colored guide tabs to ensure the panel(s) close properly. Front panel is labeled with yellow 1. From outside the vehicle, place the panel(s) on the guide tabs. Rear panel is labeled with blue guide tabs. slides.
Page 145 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 143 4. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle down and 5. Make sure that the panel has been properly refitted. toward the stowed position, locking it into place. From inside the passenger compartment, push up- ward on the panel from the bottom, in order to verify that it is properly latched to the clamping locks.
Page 146: Bag For Housing Panels - If Equipped
144 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Bag For Housing Panels — If Equipped For proper housing, proceed as follows: After the panels have been removed, store the roof panels 1. Open the Roof Panel Bag and lift the panel dividers inside of the bag located inside the storage compartment.
Page 147 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 145 2. Place the first panel into the bag, fold the panel dividers and place the second panel into the bag. Second Panel In Storage Bag 3. Close the bag and place it on the inside the cargo area. First Panel In Storage Bag...
Page 148 146 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. Open the clips provided in the bag. Anchor them firmly at the tie-down hooks located in the cargo area. Tie-Down Clips NOTE: • Do not load objects that weigh over 165 pounds (75 kg) on top of the roof panel bag.
Page 149: Emergency Open/Close
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 147 Emergency Open/Close If the Power My Sky switch fails, the retractable roof can be operated manually as follows: 1. Remove the protective cap located on the inner lining. 2. Remove the Allen Key that is supplied in the tool bag in the cargo area.
Page 150: Hood
148 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When refitting panels, be careful to avoid fingers, scarves, ties and items of clothing from getting caught under the panels themselves. • Do not open the roof in the presence of snow or ice. There is risk of damage.
Page 151 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 149 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert latch release lever toward the passenger side of the it into the seat located on the underside of the hood. vehicle.
Page 152 150 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Closing Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into the locking tab. Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the engine compartment and drop it.
Page 153: Liftgate
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 151 WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 154 152 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The Liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the Electronic Liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the Liftgate, push the Electronic Liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Page 155 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 153 Emergency Opening Proceed as follows: 1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped). 2. Fold the rear seats forward. 3. Using the supplied screwdriver (located under cargo floor in tool kit), remove the yellow tab. Emergency Opening Tab Location A —...
Page 156: Closing
154 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. Insert the screwdriver into the release tab slot to Closing trigger the release tab of the Liftgate. Grasp the Liftgate closing handle and lower the Liftgate. Emergency Release Tab Slot Location A — Liftgate Closing Handle B —...
Page 157: Cargo Area Features
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: Before closing the Liftgate, make sure to be in Position 2 (Elevated Position): possession of the key because the Liftgate will be locked When the rear seatbacks and front passenger seat is automatically. folded flat, it will allow for loading objects of long dimensions.
Page 158 156 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The load floor provides securing of any cargo inside this position, so that the cargo will slide in the case of sudden braking. Table Tilt Load Supports 1 — Loading Floor Support One 2 — Loading Floor Support Two Load Floor...
Page 159 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 157 Access To The Loading Floor To access the double load compartment, proceed as follows: 1. Lift up on the Load Floor Handle. Load Floor Handle 1 — Cargo Load Floor Handle 2 — Cargo Load Floor 2.
Page 160 158 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Reposition the load floor. Displacement Load Floor To position the load from the lower to the upper position, proceed as follows: 1. Grasp the load floor handle and lift up the load floor. 2.
Page 161 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 159 Anchoring Of The Load The side panels maybe equipped with three hooks (one on the left side and two on the right side) for securing The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, loads that are not excessively heavy.
Page 162 160 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Outlet The rear cargo power outlet is located on the left side of the cargo area. The outlet only works when the ignition is in the MAR/RUN position. Load Hooks Rear 12 Volt Cargo Power Outlet...
Page 163 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be changed to WARNING! “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet Integrated Power Module 20A fuse from fuse To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 164 162 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped Cargo Box — If Equipped Some vehicle may be equipped with a rechargeable The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box that can flashlight located in the cargo area. be used for the storage of objects that allows you to obtain a uniform level when loading.
Page 165: Internal Equipment
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 163 NOTE: The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity of distributed weight equal to 242 lbs (110 kg). INTERNAL EQUIPMENT Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passengers side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment proceed as follows: 1.
Page 166: Sun Visors
164 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Do not insert objects in the glove compartment that will not allow the compartment to fully close. • The glove compartment should be completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. Sun Visors Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview mirror.
Page 167 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 165 Extendible Sun Visor To extend the sun visor, proceed as follows: 1. Place the sun visor against the door glass by detaching it from the hook and turning it toward the side window. 2. Slide the visor. Sliding Sun Visor 1 —...
Page 168: Power Outlets
166 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Slide out the sun visor extender. 12 Volt Power Outlet Models equipped with the optional smoker kit, will Using The Extender have a cigar lighter instead of the power outlet. Refer to Power Outlets “Cigar Lighter in “Internal Equipment Storage”...
Page 169 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 167 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not damage the power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
Page 170: Power Inverter - If Equipped
168 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Power Inverter — If Equipped There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt Power Inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. The Power Inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requir- ing up to 150 Watts.
Page 171: Cigar Lighter - Optional
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 169 Inverter it will automatically reset. To avoid overloading The cigar lighter is located on the center console. Push the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices lighter inward to heat. prior to using the Power Inverter. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 172: Ashtray - Optional
170 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Ashtray — Optional WARNING! NOTE: Ashtrays can be purchased at an authorized dealer through MOPAR® parts. When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot. To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with The ashtray is a plastic container that can be placed into care.
Page 173: Front Armrest
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 171 Front Armrest The front armrest is located between the front seats. The armrest can be adjusted by moving it in the direction indicated by the arrows. Storage Compartment Push the storage handle and lift up the armrest to access the storage compartment.
Page 174: Cupholders
172 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. Cupholders There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console.
Page 175: Handle Grip
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 173 There are two cupholders located in the rear armrest if Handle Grip equipped. The handle grip is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. The handle can be used to enter or exit the vehicle or when traveling on rough terrain.
Page 176: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
174 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED Do not use the retractable roof when using the crossbars. Your vehicle may be equipped with a Roof Luggage Rack CAUTION! for transporting accessories. • To avoid damage to the Roof Luggage Rack and Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load placed on the Roof Luggage Rack.
Page 177 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 175 WARNING! Roof rack cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads may fall off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, re- sulting in personal injury or property damage. Fol- low the Roof Luggage Rack warnings and cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 179 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTENTS ▫ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..184 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....179 ▫ Instrument Cluster With Multi-Functional WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .
Page 180 178 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ▫ Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display ▫ EVIC/DID Main Menu ....210 (EVIC) — If Equipped ....204 TRIP COMPUTER .
Page 181: Instrument Cluster
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 179 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster With Multi-Functional Display (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Cluster A — Tachometer D — Digital Indicator Fuel Level Indicator With The Reserve (the B — Digital Indicator Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light triangle symbol pointing toward the right indicates where the With Maximum Temperature fuel filler door is located)
Page 182: Instrument Cluster With Reconfigurable Multi-Functional Display (Did)
180 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster With Reconfigurable Multi-Functional Display (DID) Driver Information Display (DID) Cluster A — Tachometer D — Digital Indicator Fuel Level (the triangle symbol pointing B — Digital Indicator Engine Coolant Temperature toward the right indicates where the fuel filler door is located) C —...
Page 183: Speedometer (Evic)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 181 Speedometer (EVIC) Indicates the speed of the vehicle in MPH or km/h. Adjusting Instrument Panel Illumination (Light Sen- sor) Inside the speedometer, a light sensor detects ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness of the instru- ment cluster.
Page 184: Speedometer (Did)
182 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The instrument works as follows: • In day mode the display is adjustable on 8 levels, the graphics for the instrument cluster and all indexes are fully illuminated and are not adjustable; • In night mode the display, the graphics, and the indexes are adjustable on 8 levels.
Page 185: Odometer
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 183 • In night mode the display, the graphics, and the It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer indexes are adjustable on 8 levels. Adjusted accord- reading before the repair/service, so that you can be sure ingly even the light intensity of the display of the that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is automatic dual zone climate control system and the...
Page 186: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
184 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge In the case of excessive rises in the temperature of the engine coolant, the engine may shut down. See an The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- authorized dealer. ture.
Page 187: Warning Lights And Messages
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 185 3. The reconfigurable telltales section. WARNING! The main display area will normally display the main A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main others could be badly burned by steam or boiling menu.
Page 188: Telltales On The Evic/Did Instrument Cluster
186 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Unstored Messages Telltales On The EVIC/DID Instrument Cluster This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the Low Brake Fluid condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples • What Does It Mean of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal The light comes on when the brake fluid is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle).
Page 189 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 187 Electric Park Brake (EPB) Engaged Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Failure • What Does It Mean • What Does It Mean The light comes on with Electric Park Brake The simultaneous firing of BRAKE lights (EPB) engaged.
Page 190 188 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Air Bag NOTE: • What Does It Mean • If the Air Bag Warning Light does not illuminate By placing the ignition switch in MAR/ when placing the ignition in MAR/RUN, or stays RUN, the indicator light illuminates but on during MAR/RUN (together with the message should go out after a few seconds.
Page 191 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 189 Seat Belt Reminder The indicator light (or on some vehicles the icon on • What Does It Mean the display) illuminates when the engine is over- heated. The dedicated message shows in the display. The light comes on as a steady light with the •...
Page 192 190 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Electric Park Brake Failure Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System Failure • What Does It Mean • What Does It Mean By placing the ignition in the MAR/RUN By placing the ignition in the MAR/RUN position, the light (If Equipped) will illumi- position, the indicator light illuminates but nate but should go out after a few seconds.
Page 193 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 191 TPMS Failure proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- • What Does It Mean inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi- Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s should be checked monthly when cold and handling and stopping ability.
Page 194 192 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able CAUTION! (Continued) to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- sons, including the installation of replacement or placement equipment that is not of the same size,...
Page 195 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 193 • What To Do ESC System • What Does It Mean Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Intervention ESC System: The light will start to flash as soon as the tires lose ESC System Disabled traction and the ESC system becomes ac- •...
Page 196 194 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Engine Malfunction Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as • What Does It Mean possible. The light is an integral part of the diagnostic LaneSense System system of the vehicle, called OBD II. This •...
Page 197 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 195 Park/Headlight ON Indicator Front Fog Lights • What Does It Mean • What Does It Mean The light comes on by activating the park- The light comes on by activating the fog lights. ing lights or headlights.
Page 198: Symbols Displayed In The Evic/Did
196 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Headlights On Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is cor- rected. This light does not show how much oil is in • What Does It Mean the engine. The engine oil level must be checked The indicator light comes on by turning on the Blue under the hood.
Page 199 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 197 Charging System Light What To Do • What Does It Mean Properly close the door(s). This light shows the status of the electrical Hood Open Warning Light charging system. If the light stays on or comes on •...
Page 200 198 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Automatic Transmission Failure • What Does It Mean • What Does It Mean The light will illuminate when the ignition is This light will illuminate when the system first placed in the MAR/RUN or AVV/ detects a failure of the automatic transmis- START position and remain on briefly as a sion.
Page 201 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 199 NOTE: Enhanced Accident Response System • What Does It Mean • Driving with this light illuminated may cause serious The light illuminates when there is a fuel damage to the engine. If the overheated oil comes in system shut off.
Page 202 200 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Forward Collision Telltale Exterior Light Failure • What Does It Mean • What Does It Mean This light will illuminate to warn of a This light illuminates to indicate a failure of possible collision with the vehicle in front any of the following lights: of you.
Page 203 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 201 • What To Do The failure could be due to the burning out of the lamp or protection fuse, or the interruption of the Please contact an authorized dealer as soon as pos- electrical connection.
Page 204 202 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Loose Fuel Filler Cap/Flapper Message Indicator Transmission Over Temperature • What Does It Mean • What Does It Mean This light will illuminate when fuel filler cap This light indicates that the automatic is loose.
Page 205: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 203 Power Steering System Warning If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system • What Does It Mean will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to This light will illuminate to indicate a fail- assist your service technician in making repairs.
Page 206: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) / Driver Information Display (Did)
204 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display (EVIC) (EVIC) / DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) — If Equipped EVIC/DID Description The vehicle can be equipped with multifunctional dis- play (EVIC), or a reconfigurable multifunctional display (DID), which offers useful information to the driver.
Page 207 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 205 • Zone (4) The display shows the following information, if equipped: – Audio Info (Centered) • Zone (1) – Title (Centered) – Title Number (Centered) – Date (Centered) – Compass (Centered) • Zone (4A) –...
Page 208: Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display (Did) - (If Equipped)
206 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Zone (5) Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display (DID) — (If Equipped) – Trip and Fuel Label (Left) – Trip and Fuel Units (Left) – Trip and Fuel Value (Right) – Trip and Fuel Progress Bar (Centered) –...
Page 209 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 207 • Zone (1A) • Zone (4) – Up and down arrow (Left) – Speed Warning Title – Title number • Zone (5) • Zone (1B) – Text (Centered) – External Temp. (Centered) – Side Distance Warning –...
Page 210: Oil Change Reset
208 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Zone (9) • Zone (16) – PRND (Centered) – Soft Telltale (Centered) – Soft Telltale (Centered) – Speed Buzzer (Right) • Zone (10) • Zone (17) – Hill Decent Control Telltale (Centered) –...
Page 211: Evic/Did Control Buttons
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 209 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each EVIC/DID Control Buttons time you turn the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN The system allows the driver to select information by push- position. To reset the oil change indicator system (after ing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure.
Page 212: Evic/Did Main Menu
210 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • UP Arrow Button • OK Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll The OK button may be used for the following: upward through main menu Select submenus. Reset (hold) •...
Page 213 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 211 Menu Items Speedometer The Menu has the following options: Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until “Speedometer” is highlighted in the EVIC. Push the OK • Speedometer button to change the speedometer scale from MPH •...
Page 214 212 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Transmission Temperature • Intensity LaneSense Display the temperature of the automatic transmission (if Using this function, you can select the force applied to equipped). the steering wheel to keep the car in the roadway through the electrical drive system due to LaneSense.
Page 215 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 213 Trip The information displayed is: • “Radio (AM or FM)” This menu item allows you to view information about the Trip Computer. View Radio Station Name (if equipped), frequency, and The information displayed, for Trip A and for Trip B, are: graphical icon •...
Page 216 214 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The information that can be displayed is the connection Display Setup status of the mobile phone (phone connected or discon- This menu item allows you to change the position of the nected), the active telephone calls/incoming/on hold, information on the display.
Page 217 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 215 • Full PNRD In the central area of the display, you can view all of the information listed above as well as the following: (Default): The right side of the display the letters PNRD, •...
Page 218 216 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicle Setup only the items See Phone and See Navigation, Secu- rity, and Safety & Assistance (only Volume Alerts is This menu item allows you to change the settings for the selectable) are present. following: All other entries are displayed and selected on the •...
Page 219 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 217 • Set Date: adjust day/month/year Units Of Measure By selecting the item Units of measure, you can select Safety the unit of measure to use for displaying various magni- By selecting the item “Safety,” you can make the follow- tudes.
Page 220 218 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Side Dist. Warn. Vol. (If equipped) : a selection of the Safety & Assistance volume of the beeps of SideSense system By selecting the item Safety & Assistance, you can make • Side Dist. Warn. (if Equipped) : Select the type of the following adjustments: reporting provided by SideSense system •...
Page 221 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 219 • Auto Park Brake (If Equipped): enable/disable auto- • Cornering lights: activate/deactivate the cornering insertion of the Electric Parking Brake lights (If Equipped) Lights Doors & Safety By selecting the item Lights, you can make the follow- By selecting the item Doors &...
Page 222 220 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Unlock On First Press Of Key Fob (vehicles without Calibration Passive Entry): allows you to choose whether to un- The compass calibrates itself automatically, so you may lock all the doors or only the driver’s side door on the not need any initial calibration.
Page 223: Trip Computer
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 221 NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the TRIP COMPUTER instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- The Trip computer is used to display information on car tops, and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass operation when the key is turned to the MAR/RUN module is located, and it can cause interference with the position.
Page 224: Quantities Displayed
222 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Quantities Displayed Starts after reset: • Manual by pushing the OK button. Distance Travelled Indicates the distance travelled by the start of the new • Automatic when the distance reaches the value is trip.
Page 225 SAFETY CONTENTS ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .225 And ESC OFF Indicator Light ... .241 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
Page 226 224 SAFETY ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The SAFETY TIPS ......299 Vehicle ......301 ▫...
Page 227: Brake System
SAFETY 225 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor- systems loses normal capability, the remaining mally high brake temperatures, excessive lining system will still function.
Page 228: Electronic Brake Control System
226 SAFETY • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” lo- rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by cated in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
Page 229: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
SAFETY 227 computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent WARNING! (Continued) wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent col- surfaces. lisions, including those resulting from excessive All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or type, and tires must be properly inflated, to produce hydroplaning.
Page 230 228 SAFETY The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph WARNING! (Continued) (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those makes a low humming noise during operation, which is resulting from excessive speed in turns, following normal.
Page 231: Traction Control System (Tcs)
SAFETY 229 • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in may become wet, resulting in decreased performance unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- and unpredictable braking action.
Page 232: Brake Assist System (Bas)
230 SAFETY or the “Full Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability WARNING! Control (ESC)” in this section for further information. The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the Brake Assist System (BAS) natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 233: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
SAFETY 231 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 234 232 SAFETY time expires, the system will release brake pressure and WARNING! the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal. The system will release brake pressure in proportion to amount of There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist throttle applied.
Page 235: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
SAFETY 233 Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped HDC has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application).
Page 236 234 SAFETY • Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient magni- Activating HDC tude (less than approximately 8%), is on level ground, Once HDC is enabled, it will activate automatically if or is on an uphill grade. driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater •...
Page 237: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
SAFETY 235 Feedback To The Driver: WARNING! The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- switch has an LED which offer feedback to the driver ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver about the state HDC is in.
Page 238 236 SAFETY ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual and driving to the prevailing road conditions. path of the vehicle.
Page 239 SAFETY 237 ESC Operation Modes ESC On – Two Wheel Drive Vehicles And Four Wheel Drive Vehicles In 2WD And 4WD High Range To disable ESC and other safety systems, follow the instruction below. This is the normal operating mode for ESC when oper- ating a two-wheel drive vehicle.
Page 240 238 SAFETY Partial Off – Two Wheel Drive Vehicles And Four To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the Wheel Drive Vehicles In 2WD And 4WD High Range “ESC Off” button and the ESC Off indicator light will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily press The “Partial Off”...
Page 241 SAFETY 239 climate control panel. To enter “Full Off” mode, press WARNING! and hold the “ESC Off” button for five seconds while the • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, the ESC Off indicator light will illuminate and of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- an “ESC Off”...
Page 242 240 SAFETY NOTE: With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle Selec-Terrain™ — If Equipped stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emergency On models equipped with Selec-Terrain™, the activation evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not engage to of some driving modes provide partial off or full off of assist in maintaining stability.
Page 243: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
SAFETY 241 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator flashes when Traction Control System is active.
Page 244: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
242 SAFETY • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds NOTE: TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Al- when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop ways use caution when towing a trailer and follow the when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver trailer tongue weight recommendations.
Page 245: Dynamic Steering Torque (Dst)
SAFETY 243 • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) • Child Restraints The DST function uses the integration of the ESC system with the electric power steering to increase the safety Important Safety Precautions level of the whole car. In critical situations (understeer- ing, oversteering, braking with different grip conditions), Please pay close attention to the information in this through the DST function the ESC system controls the...
Page 246 244 SAFETY 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your seat belt properly (Refer to Child Restraints ) should vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space restraints or belt-positioning booster seats.
Page 247: Seat Belt Systems
SAFETY 245 Seat Belt Systems the START or ON/RUN position. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both on short trips.
Page 248 246 SAFETY The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy driver’s or outboard front passenger’s (if equipped with object is on the outboard front passenger seat or when the BeltAlert) seat belt remains unbuckled.
Page 249 SAFETY 247 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work belts.
Page 250 248 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at properly.
Page 251 SAFETY 249 WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately.
Page 252 250 SAFETY 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle...
Page 253 SAFETY 251 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 254 252 SAFETY 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt over plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 the seat. degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 255 SAFETY 253 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. 6. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 256 254 SAFETY 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for WARNING! (Continued) storage, insert the regular latch plate into the center procedure to detach the mini-latch plate and mini- red slot on the mini-buckle. The seat belt will auto- buckle, untwist the webbing, and reattach the matically retract to its stowed position.
Page 257 SAFETY 255 Adjustable Anchorage Up Adjustable Anchorage Down As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
Page 258 256 SAFETY NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Seat Belt Pretensioner equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat direction without pushing or squeezing the release but- belt in the event of a collision.
Page 259 SAFETY 257 Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Page 260 258 SAFETY sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to WARNING! (Continued) retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear- only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably facing child restraint.
Page 261: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
SAFETY 259 Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) locking mode. Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag WARNING! system components: • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the •...
Page 262 260 SAFETY • Seat Belt Pretenioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.
Page 263 SAFETY 261 WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Page 264 262 SAFETY Advanced Front Air Bag Features the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage Advanced Front Air Bags. driver and front passenger air bags.
Page 265 SAFETY 263 On the other hand, depending on the type and location of WARNING! (Continued) impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe injuries in a collision.
Page 266 264 SAFETY The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right WARNING! side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to bolsters in any way.
Page 267 SAFETY 265 Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: 1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs): Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
Page 268 266 SAFETY When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim deploys through the seat seam into the space between the covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 269 SAFETY 267 The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or WARNING! complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right windows in certain rollover or side impact events. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
Page 270 268 SAFETY The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to help keep you in position, away from inflating Side Air activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover Bags. To get the best protection from the Side Air Bags, events.
Page 271 SAFETY 269 The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions, WARNING! (Continued) including some collisions at certain angles, or some side properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger deploy at all.
Page 272 270 SAFETY Air Bags is appropriate, the rollover sensing system will normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed also deploy the seat belt pretensioners on both sides of significantly within a few days, or if you have any the vehicle. blistering, see your doctor immediately.
Page 273 SAFETY 271 on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine WARNING! whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys- tem perform the following functions: Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, •...
Page 274 272 SAFETY System Reset Procedure Customer Action Customer Will See Depending on the nature of the event the left and right 3. Turn Right Turn Signal Right Turn Light is ON turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel, may Switch ON.
Page 275 SAFETY 273 START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in Customer Action Customer Will See the OFF position the air bag system is not on and the air 8. Turn ignition OFF. bags will not inflate. 9. Turn Hazard Flashers System is now reset and The ORC contains a backup power supply system that OFF (Manually).
Page 276 274 SAFETY diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. WARNING! While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Page 277 SAFETY 275 The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until WARNING! (Continued) the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound protect you. Do not modify the components or to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light wiring, including adding any kind of badges or has come on and a fault has been detected.
Page 278 276 SAFETY • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts WARNING! (Continued) were buckled/fastened seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved accelerator and/or brake pedal seat accessories may be used.
Page 279: Child Restraints
SAFETY 277 In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, WARNING! such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a vehicle or the EDR.
Page 280 278 SAFETY Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has NOTE: a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or Standards. You should also make sure that you can install call 1–866–732–8243.
Page 281 SAFETY 279 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Larger Children Children who have out-grown their Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the forward-facing child restraint, but are vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat too small to properly fit the vehicle’s of the vehicle seat belt Children Too Large for...
Page 282 280 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) of car seat. In a crash, the support leg may not • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of function as it was designed by the car seat manufac- an air bag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front turer, and your child may be more severely injured as Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child a result.
Page 283 SAFETY 281 Older Children And Child Restraints seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- WARNING! facing in the vehicle.
Page 284 282 SAFETY 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front WARNING! (Continued) of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in way back? the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- 3.
Page 285 SAFETY 283 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an correctly. arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death.
Page 286 284 SAFETY Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor Restraint Only + Top Tether Anchor Rear-Facing More than...
Page 287 SAFETY 285 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) seating position. These anchorages are used to install Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.
Page 288 286 SAFETY LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • — Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • — Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 289 SAFETY 287 What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 290 288 SAFETY Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard...
Page 291 SAFETY 289 Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
Page 292 290 SAFETY Locating Tether Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower There are tether strap anchorages behind each anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the rear seatback, near the floor.
Page 293 SAFETY 291 Center Seat LATCH: To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- WARNING! matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section • Do not install a child restraint in the center posi- “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt”...
Page 294 292 SAFETY 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position. child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child 4.
Page 295 SAFETY 293 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
Page 296 294 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • = Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 297 SAFETY 295 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a for- the recommended weight limit of...
Page 298 296 SAFETY Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract 1.
Page 299 SAFETY 297 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
Page 300 298 SAFETY tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and...
Page 301: Transporting Pets
SAFETY 299 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, AREA. make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove WARNING! slack in the strap.
Page 302: Exhaust Gas
300 SAFETY Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 303: Vehicle
SAFETY 301 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Page 304 302 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 305: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
SAFETY 303 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Auto Park Brake ..... .319 STARTING THE ENGINE ....309 ▫...
Page 308 ▫ Precautions While Driving With FCW ..352 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE ▫ General Information ....355 (4WD) AND JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE LOW (4WD LOW).
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 ▫ LaneSense Warning Message....357 ▫ 1.4L Turbo Engine .....384 ▫...
Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....404 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ....395 ▫...
Page 311: Starting The Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Keyless Enter-N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. A inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if child could operate power windows, other controls, present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat or move the vehicle.
Page 312: Tip Start Feature
310 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in the Tip Start Feature STOP/OFF position and wait 10-15 seconds before Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch attempting to restart the engine. briefly to the AVV/START position and release it.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than WARNING! (Continued) 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it engine is flooded.
Page 314: Cold Weather Operation
312 STARTING AND OPERATING Cold Weather Operation Extended Park Starting To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold conditions NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle an externally powered electric block heater (available has not been started or driven for at least 35 days. from your authorized dealer) is required for the 1.4L 1.
Page 315: After Starting - Warming Up The Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Stopping The Engine CAUTION! Vehicles Equipped With A Mechanical Key Fob: To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con- To turn off the engine with, proceed as follows: tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
Page 316: Turbocharger "Cool Down" - If Equipped
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key (Keyless Enter- After severe driving, idle the engine to allow the tem- N-Go™): perature inside the engine compartment to cool before shutting off the engine. To shut off the engine with vehicle speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) you must push and hold the ignition or Turbocharger “Cool Down”...
Page 317: Electric Park Brake (Epb)
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- should be considered a normal part of the break-in and mental and should be avoided.
Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING • Automatically, by enabling the Auto Park Brake fea- parking brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE warning ture in the customer programmable features section of lamp in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the the Uconnect® settings or in “Safe Hold” conditions. switch will illuminate.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 foot is on the brake pedal, you may notice a small amount NOTE: of brake pedal movement while the EPB is engaging. • When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front The electric park brake will be automatically released if wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away the driver’s seat belt is buckled and driver’s intention to from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the in a location accessible to children, and do not parking brake.
Page 321: Auto Park Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 CAUTION! WARNING! If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- or repeated use of the parking brake to slow the tion is indicated.
Page 322: Safehold
320 STARTING AND OPERATING • There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or switch is in the STOP/OFF position. Auto Park Brake is enabled and disabled by customer selection through the accelerator pedal. Customer Programmable Features section of the •...
Page 323: Brake Service Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the your vehicle. This menu based system will guide you EPB Switch while the driver door is open and the brake through the steps necessary to retract the EPB actuator in pedal is pressed.
Page 324: Manual Transmission
322 STARTING AND OPERATING When brake service work is complete, the following steps MANUAL TRANSMISSION must be followed to reset the parking brake system to normal operation: WARNING! • Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking •...
Page 325: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 To shift the gears, press the clutch pedal to the floor and To engage REVERSE gear from the NEUTRAL position put the shift lever to the desired position (the diagram for lift the REVERSE ring, located below the knob and the engagement of the gears is displayed on the handle of simultaneously move the lever to the left and then the lever).
Page 326: Downshifting
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) All Engines Gear Selection 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 Accel. 24 (39) 34 (55) 47 (76) 56 (90) Cruise 19 (31) 27 (43) 37 (60) 41 (66) Downshifting...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION! (Continued) clutch damage, even if the clutch pedal is pressed. CAUTION! If transfer case is in low range the vehicle speeds to Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- cause engine and clutch damage are significantly shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed lower.
Page 328: Automatic Transmission
326 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK, or to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or RE- CAUTION! VERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds (refer to Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift tem in this section).
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the or the transmission shift lever. •...
Page 330: Shift Lever
328 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE position) will manually select the transmission CAUTION! (Continued) gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc. TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle NOTE: If the shift lever cannot be moved to the PARK, speed.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds (refer to Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section for further information). Select the DRIVE range for normal driving. The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule.
Page 332: Gear Ranges
330 STARTING AND OPERATING DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or When parking on a hill, apply the EPB before shifting the NEUTRAL into another gear range. transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on the trans- mission locking mechanism may make it difficult to CAUTION! move the shift lever out of PARK.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If ignition is in the STOP/OFF position, remove the your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING • With the brake pedal released, verify that the shift CAUTION! lever will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you Reverse (R) must turn the ignition switch from the STOP/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- WARNING! (Continued) tics under all normal operating conditions. or road conditions. You might lose control of the When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as vehicle and have a collision. when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain or traveling into strong head winds), CAUTION! use the AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick”...
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans- and improve overall vehicle performance. This system mission Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and can also provide you with more control during passing, the transmission may operate differently until the trans- city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, mission cools down.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is engaged vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will because the transmission will not shift automatically. display the current gear. •...
Page 338: Transmission Limp Home Mode
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the ignition switch to the STOP/OFF position. Transmission function is electronically monitored for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 5. Restart the engine. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.
Page 339: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Key Ignition Park Interlock If the vehicle’s battery becomes discharged, the key will be trapped in the ignition switch even when the shift Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™: lever is in PARK. To extract the key, refer to “Ignition Key This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Removal Override”...
Page 340: Speed Control - If Equipped
338 STARTING AND OPERATING SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 —...
Page 341: Activation
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 NOTE: Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use. • In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down WARNING! if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 342: Deactivation
340 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, push the Varying The Speed SET (+) or SET (-) button and release. Release the To Increase Speed accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- speed.
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Metric Speed (km/h) U.S. Speed (mph) • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the decrease in set speed.
Page 344: Accelerating For Passing
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE (4WD) AND JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE LOW (4WD LOW) Four Wheel Drive (4x4) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Power Transfer The four wheel drive (4WD) is fully automatic in normal Unit (PTU).
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • When the Selec-Terrain™ switch is rotated from AUTO Active Drive Control — If Equipped to any other off-road modes. Active Drive With Low Control — (Trailhawk models only) Selec-Terrain™ Switch The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is locked to ensure immediate availability of torque to the rear drive axles.
Page 346: Selec-Terrain
344 STARTING AND OPERATING The 4WD LOW mode helps to improve the off-road SELEC-TERRAIN™ performance in all modes. To enable 4WD Low please Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle follow the steps below: control systems, along with driver input, to provide the Enabling 4WD LOW best performance for all terrains.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Selec-Terrain™ Switch Selec-Terrain™ Switch (Trailhawk) • AUTO: This four-wheel drive operation is a continu- ous operation, is fully automatic and can be used on and off road. This mode balances traction to ensure maneuverability and acceleration improvement com- pared to a car with two wheel drive.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING • SNOW: This mode allows you to have greater stability • ROCK (Trailhawk only): This mode is only available under conditions of bad weather. For use on and off in 4WD LOW range. The device sets the vehicle to road on surfaces with poor traction, such as roads maximize traction and allow the highest steering ca- covered with snow.
Page 349: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH NOTE: MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED • FCW monitors the information from the forward look- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation ing sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller Operation — If Equipped (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward colli- sion.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles With A Manual Transmission: After the end of the intervention of automatic braking, the engine could stall, unless the driver can depress the clutch pedal. Vehicles With Automatic Transmission: After the end of the intervention of automatic braking, the transmission may remain in last gear stored: therefore the car could lurch forward, once the brakes release a few seconds later.
Page 351: Turning Fcw On Or Off
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • The system is active only if the front seat belts are NOTE: fastened. • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 4 mph (7 km/h). WARNING! • The maximum speed for FCW activation is 124 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (200 km/h).
Page 352: Changing Fcw Sensitivity
350 STARTING AND OPERATING • Changing the FCW status to “Off” deactivates the choosing one of the following three options: Near , system, so no warning or active braking will be Medium or Far . Refer to “Multimedia” for further available in case of a possible collision information.
Page 353: Fcw Limited Warning
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 a reaction time to the driver lower than the settings Service FCW Warning Medium and Far , in the case of a potential accident, If the system turns off, and the EVIC/DID displays: while a more dynamic driving of the car. •...
Page 354: Precautions While Driving With Fcw
352 STARTING AND OPERATING The “FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked” every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or other message can sometimes be displayed while driving in obstruction, have the radar sensor realigned at your highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or authorized dealer.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 The intervention of the system could be unexpected or delayed. The driver must therefore always pay particular attention, while maintaining control of the car to drive in complete safety. Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve Entering or exiting a large curve, the system could detect the presence of a vehicle that is in front of the car, but that does not preside in the same lane.
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles The system is not able to detect the presence of vehicles that Vehicles that suddenly change lane, while standing in the are in front of the car but placed outside the field of action of traffic lane of their car and inside the field of action of the the radar sensor and could therefore not react in the pres- radar sensor may cause the intervention of the system.
Page 357: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection General Information The system could temporarily react to a vehicle that This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency crossed the range of the radar sensor, in an oncoming that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications intersection.
Page 358: Lanesense - If Equipped
356 STARTING AND OPERATING LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED The driver may manually override the haptic warning by applying torque into the steering wheel at any time. LaneSense Operation When only a single lane marking is detected and the The LaneSense system is operational at speeds above driver unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).
Page 359: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF 3.5 EVIC Screen — If Equipped The default status of LaneSense is “OFF”. When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected The LaneSense button is located on the switch panel and the LaneSense indicator is solid white.
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the EVIC if an uninten- tional lane departure occurs.
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected. The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed”...
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane, • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the LaneSense indi- cator changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow.
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane, 7.0 DID Screen — If Equipped the steering wheel will turn to the right. When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the LaneSense indicator is solid white.
Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the DID if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected. The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed”...
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow.
Page 367: Changing Lanesense Status
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane Changing LaneSense Status the steering wheel will turn to the right. The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity (early/late) that you can configure through the Uconnect®...
Page 368: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
366 STARTING AND OPERATING REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 59 in (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal The Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a tion of the obstacle.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Chime When the system emits a beeping sound, the volume of the Uconnect® system, if turned on, is automatically By shifting the vehicle in REVERSE and in the case of the lowered by Rear Park Assist. presence of a rear obstacle, an acoustic signal that varies with the distance of the obstacle from the bumper is Detection Distances...
Page 370: Enabling And Disabling Rear Park Assist
368 STARTING AND OPERATING If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis- left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast play (DID)”...
Page 371: Service The Rear Park Assist System
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 REAR SENSORS or PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE CAUTION! SERVICE REQUIRED message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, Rear Park Assist After turning off the ignition, the ParkSense® re- will not operate. mains in this setting until the next key cycle, even in the case of changing the setting of starting MAR/ If “PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN-...
Page 372: Park Assist System Usage Precautions
370 STARTING AND OPERATING • Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be Park Assist System Usage Precautions placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ NOTE: bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can •...
Page 373: Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) when the warning display turns on the single • Drivers must be careful when backing up even flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone. Also, when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind ball assembly, depending on its size and shape,...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. The delay turned ON), the camera image will continue to be camera is located above the rear license plate.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds...
Page 376: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
374 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure will vary with temperature by approxi- CAUTION! mately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means • To avoid vehicle damage, Rear Back Up Camera that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended of 33 psi (227 kPa).
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- • The TPMS has been optimized for the original ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, warning have been established for the tire size which could damage the TPMS sensor.
Page 379: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure and to maintain the proper pressure.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off value as shown in the Inflate to XX message. Once the when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault system receives the updated tire pressures, the system can occur due to any of the following: will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-...
Page 381: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Vehicles With Compact Spare or non-Matching Full 4. For each subsequent ignition cycle, a chime will sound Size Spare and the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 1.
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the Information Center (EVIC)/Driver information Display tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly (DID) will display a Tire Low message for a minimum and to maintain the proper pressure.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible SERVICE TPMS Warning and inflate the tires with low pressure (those in a When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Moni- different color in the EVIC/DID graphic) to the vehicle’s toring Telltale Light”...
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting message, an Inflate to XX message and a graphic that affects radio wave signals. showing the low tire pressure value in a different color. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Vehicles With Compact Spare or Non-Matching Full 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will Size Spare sound, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the 1.
Page 386: General Information
384 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 1.4L Turbo Engine RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the This engine is designed to meet all emis- following two conditions: sion regulations and provide satisfactory (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Page 387: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is prove air quality.
Page 388: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
386 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! (Continued) fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or • Operate in a lean mode. cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi- nate.
Page 389: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Fuel System Cautions of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s and California reformulated gasoline.
Page 390: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 391: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Opening The Door WARNING! (Continued) For filling proceed as follows: • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every • Open the door, by pushing and releasing on the time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal indentation point indicated by the arrow.
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING • Insert the fuel nozzle in the filler pipe and proceed Emergency Refueling Procedure with filling the fuel tank. If the vehicle is out of fuel proceed as follows: • Open the liftgate and remove the emergency fuel fill funnel located in the cargo area.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Emergency Fuel Fill Funnel – If Equipped with Full Size Spare Tire • Open the fuel door. Fueling with Emergency Fuel Fill Funnel • Remove the emergency fuel fill funnel, and close the • Insert the emergency fuel fill funnel in the filler pipe door.
Page 394: Vehicle Loading
392 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING WARNING! Certification Label • Do not to affix objects/plugs to the end of the filler As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- neck other than is provided on the car. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label •...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Payload Tire Size The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way The actual total weight and the weight of the front and the brakes operate. rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
Page 397: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a When To Use 4WD LOW Range narrower track to make them capable of performing in a When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing-water, avoid depths in excess of 9 inches (22 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 399: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional immediately apply the brakes.
Page 400: Traction Downhill
398 STARTING AND OPERATING If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a After Driving Off-Road hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than turning the front wheels slowly left and right. This may does most on-road driving.
Page 401: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and impacted material.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING caused an over temperature condition in the power steer- WARNING! ing system. You will lose power steering assistance mo- mentarily until the over temperature condition no longer Continued operation with reduced assist could pose exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull over and a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 403: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 406: Trailer Hitch Classification
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 407: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. 1.4L Turbo Engine Trailer towing is not recommended. Engine Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note) 2.4L 2,000 lbs (900 kg) 200 lbs (90 kg)
Page 408: Trailer And Tongue Weight
406 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 409: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the WARNING! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must and that it will not shift during travel.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle the tow vehicle.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is sures before trailer usage. required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with •...
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! (Continued) Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for distance.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 414: Towing Tips
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips AutoStick • When using the AutoStick shift control, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from highest gear that allows for adequate performance and heavy traffic.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Cooling System • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: • When using the speed control, if you experience speed City Driving drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 416: Recreational Towing
414 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle FOUR-WHEEL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) DRIVE (4WD) MANUAL/ TOWING WHEELS OFF THE AUTOMATIC MANUAL AUTOMATIC CONDITION GROUND TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow REAR NOT ALLOWED...
Page 417: Recreational Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Recreational Towing CAUTION! Models With Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires tow- are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a ing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or vehicle trailer ground.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War- ranty.
Page 419 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTENTS ▫ Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit . .455 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...419 ▫ Body Computer Fuse Center....460 ASSIST AND 9–1–1 —...
Page 420 418 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JUMP STARTING ..... .483 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ..492 ▫...
Page 421: Hazard Warning Flashers
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 419 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ASSIST AND 9–1–1 — IF EQUIPPED The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the If equipped, the overhead console contains an ASSIST switch bank below the radio. and a 9-1-1 button. Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
Page 422 420 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other NOTE: The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through the Uconnect® Access service. These buttons will only vehicle issues. operate as long as your Uconnect® Access service is 9-1-1 Call active.
Page 423 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 421 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit system will attempt to remain connected with the 9-1-1 the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator until the 9-1-1 operator terminates the connec- operator:...
Page 424 422 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 9-1-1 Call System Limitations WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- Call system capabilities. cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- 9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and tem.
Page 425 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 423 • The ignition key is in STOP/OFF position. WARNING! • The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact. • Ignoring the Assist and 9-1-1 buttons light could mean • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are you will not have 9-1-1 Call services.
Page 426: Bulb Replacement
424 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s BULB REPLACEMENT wireless and GPS antennas. You could prevent wireless General Information and GPS signal reception, which can prevent your vehicle • Before you replace a bulb check the contacts to be sure from placing an emergency call.
Page 427: Replacement Bulbs
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 425 Replacement Bulbs Interior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Front Courtesy Light Front Courtesy Lights (Sun Visors) Rear Dome Light (Models Without Retractable roof) Rear Interior Lights (Models With Retractable roof) Interior Lights Dome Light (Glove Box)
Page 428 426 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Exterior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam Headlamps Front Position/Daytime Running Lights (DRL ) P21/5W Front Direction Indicator Lamps PY21W Front Fog Lamps Side Indicators (Front And Side View Mirror) WY5W Tail/Brake Lights/Turn Indicators P21W Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer)
Page 429: Replacing Exterior Bulbs
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 427 Replacing Exterior Bulbs Headlamps Hi/Lo Beam Light Halogen To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Open the engine compartment and remove the head- lamp bulb cap. Headlamp Bulb Cap...
Page 430 428 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. Rotate the headlamp bulb socket counterclockwise 3. Push on the locking tab on the headlamp bulb connec- then pull outwards. tor and remove the bulb and socket. Headlamp Bulb Socket Headlamp Bulb Connector...
Page 431 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 429 5. Install the headlamp bulb and socket; turn it clockwise making sure it is properly locked. WARNING! Carry out the operation of replacing lamps only with the engine off. Also make sure that the engine is cold, to avoid the danger of burns.
Page 432 430 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Position Lights/Daytime Running Lights/Fog Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Turn the front wheels completely. 2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door. Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog Light Access 1 — Screws 2 —...
Page 433 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 431 3. Remove the electrical connectors. Position Light/Daytime Running Light Assembly Electrical Connectors 1 — DRL Bulb Socket 4. Rotate in a counterclockwise direction (on the left- 2 — Turn Signal Bulb Socket hand socket) or in a clockwise direction (on the right-hand socket) and remove the bulb and bulb socket.
Page 434 432 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. To replace the bulb gently push bulb and rotate 6. Insert the new bulb by pushing on it and turning it counterclockwise. clockwise. Make sure the bulb is correctly locked in place. 7. Install the bulb and sockets and rotate them clockwise (right side) and clockwise (left side), making sure that it is properly locked.
Page 435 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 433 Front Fog Lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Turn the front wheels completely. 2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door. Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog Light Access 1 — Screws 2 —...
Page 436 434 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. By pushing the electrical connector tab remove the 4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise, and then replace the electrical connector. bulb. 5. Insert the new bulb in the socket, making sure the bulb is locked into place. 6.
Page 437 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 435 Side Indicators 2. Remove lamp assembly by sliding it toward the out- side. Front Side Indicators To replace the bulb proceed as follows: 1. Operating from inside the engine compartment using a suitable tool release the retaining clip. Lamp Assembly Lamp Retaining Clip...
Page 438 436 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Remove the electrical connector by pushing the tab 4. Rotate counterclockwise to release the bulb socket then disconnect the electrical connector. from the lamp assembly, and remove it. Electrical Connector Bulb Socket...
Page 439 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 437 5. Remove the bulb from the socket 6. Insert the new bulb in the socket. 7. Reinstall the bulb and socket into the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise, making sure it is locked into place.
Page 440 438 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Side Indicators on External Rear View Mirrors – (If Equipped) CAUTION! The procedure is described as a guideline. For the replacement of the lamp it is recommended that you contact your authorized dealer. To replace the bulb proceed as follows: 1.
Page 441 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 439 2. Remove the transparent lens assembly as shown. Transparent Lens Removing the mirror cap...
Page 442 440 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Remove the bulb socket and bulb from the transparent lens assembly by rotating the socket counterclockwise. Bulb And Socket Assembly 1 — Bulb 2 — Bulb Socket 5. Insert the new bulb, making sure that it is locked into Transparent Lens Assembly place 4.
Page 443 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 441 7. Reinstall the cover on the outside rear view mirror, making sure it is locked into place. Rear Tail Lamps Contain the following: • Position lights • Stop lights • Direction indicator • REVERSE lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: Trim Panel Door 1.
Page 444 442 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Disconnect the electrical connector by pushing the 5. Remove the rear tail lamp, sliding it toward the release. outside as shown. Rear Lamp Fastener and Electrical Connector 1 — Fastener Tail Lamp Removal 2 — Electrical Connector...
Page 445 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 443 6. Unscrew the screws and remove the rear tail lamp holder. Rear Tail Lamp Holder 1 — Tail Light Rear Lamp Assembly 2 — Reverse Bulb 3 — Position Light/Stop Light/Turn Signal 1 — Mounting Screws 8.
Page 446 444 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 9. Reassemble the lamp assembly on the rear tail lamp License Plate Lights housing, tightening the screws. To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 10. Reposition the rear tail lamp on the car. 1. Using a suitable tool remove the license plate lens. 11.
Page 447 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 445 3. Insert the new bulbs, and ensure that they are properly locked between the contacts. 4. Reinstall the license plate lens. NOTE: If removal the license plate lens using a screw- driver, be sure to cover the tip of the screwdriver with a cloth so no damage is done to the lenses or the vehicle paint.
Page 448: Replacing Interior Bulbs
446 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Replacing Interior Bulbs 2. Release the retainer clips and bulb housing as shown. Front Courtesy Light To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Using a suitable tool remove the front courtesy light as shown. Front Courtesy Bulb Housing 1 —...
Page 449 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 447 3. Replace the bulbs by pulling straight out of bulb 4. Insert the new bulbs, making sure that they are housing. properly locked. 5. Reassemble the bulb housing and courtesy light hous- ing making sure that they are properly locked. 6.
Page 450 448 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Dome Light Vanity Mirror To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Lift the cover of the mirror and pull out the visor mirror light cover. 2. Replace the bulb, releasing it from the side contacts, and then insert the new bulb, making sure that it is properly locked between the contacts.
Page 451 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 449 Dome Light Glove Compartment Rear Dome Light — Without Retractable Roof To replace the bulb proceed as follows: To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Open the glove compartment; 1. Using a suitable tool release the lamp assembly at both the ends.
Page 452 450 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Insert the new bulb, locking it between the contacts. 4. Reinstall the dome light. Dome Light — MY SKY To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 1. Lower the handle in the direction shown remove the dome light.
Page 453 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 451 2. Open the light cover and replace the bulb. Bulb 3. Insert the new bulb, locking it between the contacts. Light Cover 4. Reinstall the dome light. 3. Close the light cover over the bulb. Interior Cargo Lights 4.
Page 454: Fuses
452 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FUSES WARNING! • Before proceeding with the replacement of the WARNING! lamp wait for the exhaust pipes are cool: DANGER • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- OF BURNS! propriate replacement fuse with the same amp •...
Page 455: General Information
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 453 WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. General Information The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive current.
Page 456: Access To The Fuses
454 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Fuse Removal Access To The Fuses To replace a fuse use the extractor attached to the fuse The fuses are grouped into four controllers located in the cover (located on the inside of the engine compartment engine compartment, under the instrument panel and on fuse cover.
Page 457: Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 455 Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit The engine compartment fuse panel is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Fuse Panel & Cover Location 1 — Mounting Screw 2 — Fuse Cover Engine Compartment Fuse Cavities...
Page 458 456 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Removing Fuse Cover and Locking Screw Proceed as follows: • Slowly turn the screw counterclockwise. • Slowly release the screw. • Remove the fuse cover by sliding it upward. Mounting Fuse Cover and Locking Screw Proceed as follows: •...
Page 459 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 457 Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan – – Module Body Computer 70 Amp Tan – – Module Body Computer, Rear Distribution Units – 20 Amp Blue – Controller Power Supply Body Computer –...
Page 460 458 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 30 Amp Pink – Automatic Transmission, GSM – – 5 Amp Tan Control Module Engine – – 15 Amp Blue Horn – – 10 Amp Red – Supply Secondary Loads 1.4 Engines 25 Amp Clear –...
Page 461 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 459 Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – – 20 Amp Yellow 12V Rear Cargo Outlet Ignition Powered – – 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioner Compressor – – 5 Amp Tan Electronic Power Four-Wheel Drive –...
Page 462: Body Computer Fuse Center
460 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – – 30 Amp Green Power Supply All Wheel Drive – – 5 Amp Tan Shift Lever Automatic Trans- mission – – 7.5 Amp Brown Heated Outside Mirrors –...
Page 463 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 461 Body Controller Fuse Cavities...
Page 464 462 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Mini Fuse Description 7.5 Amp Brown Flashes/Electrical Movement Front Seats/Fan Air Conditioning 20 Amp Yellow Power Window Front (Driver Side) 20 Amp Yellow Power Window Front (Passenger Side) 15 Amp Blue Supply Uconnect® System, Air Conditioning, Alarm, Power Folding Outside Mirrors, USB Port 10 Amp Red...
Page 465 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 463 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 7.5 Amp Brown Supply ParkSense, Spot Lights Front Dome, Mirror, Electric Motor Retractable Roof, Heated Front Seats, Stabilizer Battery, ESC System, ESL 7.5 Amp Brown Supply Air Bag 7.5 Amp Brown Alarm Power, Front Courtesy Light, Air Condi- tioning Compressor, Brake Pedal Switch (NC), Plaque Automatic Transmission, Compass, Rear...
Page 466: Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit
464 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit The fuses may be contained in two units. fuse holder No. 1 is located closest to the rear of the vehicle and fuse To access the fuses, remove the access door from the left holder No.
Page 467 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 465 Fuse Holder No. 1 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 30 Amp Blue Power Inverter 20 Amp Yellow HIFI Audio System 20 Amp Yellow MY SKY 7.5 Amp Brown Lumbar Adjustment Front Seat (Driver Side) 30 Amp Green Power Seat (Driver Side) 7.5 Amp Brown Power Seat (Driver Side And...
Page 468 466 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Fuse Holder No. 2 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Controller Exterior Lighting On Trailer 15 Amp Blue Controller Exterior Lighting Lights (Drivers Side) 15 Amp Blue Controller Exterior Lighting Lights (Passenger Side)
Page 469: Jacking And Tire Changing
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 467 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 470: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
468 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and tools are located in the rear storage com- partment if equipped, inside a special container. Jack And Tools 1 — Wheel Bolt Wrench 2 — Jack 3 — Emergency Funnel 4 —...
Page 471 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 469 1. Open the liftgate. 5. Remove the jack and wheel bolt wrench. 2. Lift the access cover using the load floor pull strap. 6. Remove the spare tire. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 472: Preparations For Jacking
470 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Preparations For Jacking 6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the example, if changing the right front edge of the roadway as possible.
Page 473 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 471 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are • Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the be raised.
Page 474 472 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. 2. If equipped with wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3.
Page 475 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 473 Front Jacking Location Front Jacking Engagement Point...
Page 476 474 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Rear Jacking Location Rear Jacking Engagement Point 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire.
Page 477 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 475 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire. 7.
Page 478 476 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact spare tire or a limited — use spare tire. For further infor- 10.
Page 479: Road Tire Installation
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 477 11. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 480: Tire Service Kit Storage
478 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel WARNING! chocks. Stow the jack and tools back in the proper storage location. Release the Electric Park Brake before To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, driving the vehicle.
Page 481: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 479 Tire Service Kit — If Equipped If a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located in the rear storage compartment inside the storage container. Tire punctures of up to 1/4” (6 mm) can be repaired; the kit can be used in all weather conditions.
Page 482 480 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle • A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a under the following circumstances: collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants –...
Page 483 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 481 Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the compressor WARNING! (Continued) directly to the tire valve and repeat the inflation process. • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In When the correct pressure has been reached, start driving case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician the vehicle to uniformly distribute the sealant inside the immediately.
Page 484 482 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If the pressure is at 19 psi (1.3 bar) or above repeat the inflation process to reach the correct tire pressure and continue driving. Peel off the warning label from the bottle and place it on the dashboard as a reminder to the driver that the tire has been treated with Tire Service Kit.
Page 485: Jump Starting
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 483 JUMP STARTING CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 486: Preparations For Jump Start
484 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Preparations For Jump Start NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the positive battery post.
Page 487: Jump Starting Procedure
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 485 Proceed as follows: Jump Starting Procedure 1. Set the Electric Park Brake, shift the automatic trans- WARNING! mission into PARK (manual transmission in NEU- TRAL) and turn the ignition to STOP/OFF. Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to 2.
Page 488 486 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster negative (-) post of the booster battery. battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged 4.
Page 489: Enhanced Accident Response System
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 487 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper Enhanced Accident Response System cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the In the event of an impact, if the communication network discharged battery.
Page 490: System Reset Procedure
488 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • Turn Off the HVAC Blower Motor. Customer Action Customer Will See • Close the HVAC Circulation Door. 2. Turn ignition ON. Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn Light System Reset Procedure BLINKS. Depending on the nature of the event the left and right 3.
Page 491: Refueling In Emergency
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 489 REFUELING IN EMERGENCY Customer Action Customer Will See The fuel filling procedure in case of emergency is de- 7. Turn Left Turn Signal Left Turn Light is OFF. scribed in the “Emergency Refueling Procedure”. Refer to Switch OFF.
Page 492: Shift Lever Override
490 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat CAUTION! from the engine cooling system. Driving with a hot cooling system could damage WARNING! your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with You or others can be badly burned by hot engine the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 493 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 491 3. Carefully separate the shift lever bezel and boot assembly from the center console. Removing Shift Lever Bezel Shift Lever Bezel Location 4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Page 494: Ignition Key Removal Override
492 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. the shift lever override access hole (at the right front 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and hold the override release lever down.
Page 495 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 493 4. Using the special tool supplied (located in the tool bag), remove the screws in the lower steering column trim cover and remove it. Lower Steering Column Cover 1 — Trim Screws Special Tool...
Page 496 494 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. With one hand, pull down on the release tab and with the other, pull out the ignition key. Release Tab Direction 6. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column cover. Release Tab Location...
Page 497: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 495 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE more than two seconds, you must push the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the CAUTION! steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Page 498 496 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- may lead to transmission overheating and failure. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or It can also damage the tires.
Page 499: Towing The Car/Towing A Disabled
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 497 TOWING THE CAR/TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. FWD MODELS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE Towing Wheels AUTOMATIC MANUAL AUTOMATIC/MANUAL Condition OFF the TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION 4X4 Ground Flat Tow...
Page 500: Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)
498 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical Front Wheel Drive (FWD) failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is engaged, will The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the all four wheels OFF the ground on a flatbed.
Page 501: Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 499 Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the vehicle raised vehicle.
Page 502 500 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. Rear Tow Hook Location Vehicles Equipped With RKE Transmitter With An Integrated Vehicle Key Turn the ignition key to the MAR/RUN and then STOP/ Front Tow Hook Locations...
Page 503 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 501 Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Place the ignition in the RUN and subsequently on STOP, Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a without opening the door. During towing remember that vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for not having the aid of the power brakes and the electro- tow truck hookup or highway towing.
Page 505 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .520 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ... . .505 ▫...
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..538 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation ..562 ▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ..538 ▫...
Page 507: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 505 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which PROGRAMS you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass following: an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 508: Replacement Parts
506 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully REPLACEMENT PARTS illuminated until you place the ignition in the off Use of genuine parts for normal/scheduled maintenance position or start the engine. This means that your and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the de- vehicle’s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed signed performance.
Page 509: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 507 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change systems may void your warranty and could result in civil indicator message will illuminate in the instrument clus- penalties being assessed against you. ter.
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • Check function of all interior and exterior lights. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or one year, which- Required Maintenance Intervals. ever comes first. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Severe Duty All Models Change Indicator System:...
Page 511: Maintenance Chart
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 509 Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Years Or Kilometers Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Years Or Kilometers Check engine control system operation (via diag- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • nostic tool). Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust •...
Page 513 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 511 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Years Or Kilometers Visually check the condition and wear of the • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • front and rear brakes.
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Years Or Kilometers • • • • • Replace spark plugs (1.4L Turbo engine). (**) • Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine). (**) • • • • •...
Page 515 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 513 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Years Or Kilometers Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years • • or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. • Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine). Recommend replacement (*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the...
Page 516 514 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE (**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly WARNING! intervals do not apply. The following are essential to • You can be badly injured working on or around a ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: motor vehicle.
Page 517: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo Engine
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 515 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ENGINE 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Battery 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 3 —...
Page 518: Engine Compartment - 2.4L Engine
516 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ENGINE 1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Battery 8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 3 —...
Page 519: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 517 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 520 518 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil CAUTION! level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will Do not overfill the engine with oil.
Page 521 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 519 Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Turbo Engine Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 1.4L Turbo Engine For best performance and maximum protection for tur- bocharged engines under all types of operating condi- MOPAR® SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil or equivalent tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine Pennzoil®...
Page 522: Engine Oil Filter
520 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Engine Oil Filter fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter ber should not be used.
Page 523: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 521 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine tenance required.
Page 524: Air Conditioner Maintenance
522 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the clamps to touch each other. terminal posts and free of corrosion. •...
Page 525 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 523 WARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning system.
Page 526: Body Lubrication
524 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 527 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 525 NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending At every valid activation of Service Position command, on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor- the wiper blades are activated for 250 ms. mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, The Service Position command can be repeated several water lines or wet spots.
Page 528 526 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the front wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the windshield. 2. Push the release button on the arm of the wiper blade. 3. Push the wiper blade up the and remove it. 1 —...
Page 529: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 527 Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section for fur- ther information. 1. Carefully lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass. WARNING! 2.
Page 530 528 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! (Continued) haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- be grass or leaves coming into contact with your aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams exhaust system.
Page 531 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 529 the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. CAUTION! (Continued) Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica- performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. tions, should be obtained immediately. Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- malfunction could cause the converter to overheat, age:...
Page 532: Cooling System
530 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- WARNING! freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any •...
Page 533 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 531 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper CAUTION! (Continued) maintenance intervals. coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling Selection Of Coolant system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts”...
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine MS.90032 and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that al- tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below −34°...
Page 535 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 533 NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
Page 536: Maintaining And Caring For Your Vehicle
534 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is coolant bottle. Do not overfill. a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 537: Brake System
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 535 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-...
Page 538 536 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does not indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system.
Page 539 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 537 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing been in a tightly closed container.
Page 540: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
538 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission — If Equipped Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at Lubricant Selection the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission the vehicle.
Page 541 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 539 NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- CAUTION! mission; only the approved lubricant should be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as CAUTION! the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents.
Page 542: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
540 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion CAUTION! Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- graphic locations and usage.
Page 543 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 541 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The CAUTION! (Continued) cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of • If the engine compartment is washed with an high the owner. pressure jet, keep it at a distance of at least 8 inches •...
Page 545 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 543 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, Equipped abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov- ner:...
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 547 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 545 Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as household-type glass cleaner.
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your vehicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Page 549: Lifting A Vehicle
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 547 LIFTING A VEHICLE WARNING! In the case where it is necessary to lift the vehicle, go to A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and a your authorized dealer or service station. leave you with no protection.
Page 550 548 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Lifting Point Locations...
Page 551: Tire Safety Information
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 549 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T”...
Page 553 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 551 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index –...
Page 554: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
552 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
Page 555 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 553 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 556: Tire Terminology And Definitions
554 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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 is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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...
Page 557: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 555 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 558 556 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
Page 559 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 557 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
Page 560 558 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • For the following example, the combined weight of NOTE: occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your (392 kg). trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-...
Page 561 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 559...
Page 562: Tires - General Information
560 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions.
Page 563: Tire Inflation Pressures
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 561 Tread Wear WARNING! (Continued) Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor- • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mal wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the mended cold tire inflation pressure. need for earlier tire replacement.
Page 564: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
562 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in CAUTION! the Winter.
Page 565: Radial Ply Tires
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 563 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat- WARNING! ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING!
Page 566: Tire Types
564 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 567: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 565 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what WARNING! was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You (120 km/h).
Page 568: Spare Tires - If Equipped
566 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited CAUTION! driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi- ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Page 569: Tread Wear Indicators
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 567 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continu- ously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 570: Life Of Tire
568 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced further information.
Page 571: Replacement Tires
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 569 Replacement Tires affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many those of the original wheels. characteristics.
Page 572: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
570 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size able handling and stress to steering and suspen- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- sion components.
Page 573 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 571 Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk Models • Original equipment 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire • The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use sizes are not chainable. of 215/60R17 tires.
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 575: Tire Rotation Recommendations
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 573 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some different loads and perform different steering, handling, directional tires that must not be reversed.
Page 576: Storing The Vehicle
574 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation CAUTION! method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel.
Page 577 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 575 • If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical • Do not drain the engine cooling system. system, check the battery charge every thirty days. • Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two •...
Page 579 TECHNICAL DATA CONTENTS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ....578 FLUID CAPACITIES ....581 ▫...
Page 580: Vehicle Identification
578 TECHNICAL DATA VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION This number is also stamped on the floor of the passenger compartment, near the right front seat. Chassis Number The chassis number (VIN) is stamped on a plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel cover, which is visible from outside the car through the windshield.
Page 581: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA 579 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench.
Page 582 580 TECHNICAL DATA Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be nut/bolt has been tightened twice. sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has...
Page 583: Fluid Capacities
TECHNICAL DATA 581 FLUID CAPACITIES Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine 12.7 Gallons 48 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4.0 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 584: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
582 TECHNICAL DATA 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 (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 585 TECHNICAL DATA 583 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA US Mate- rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Page 586: Chassis
584 TECHNICAL DATA Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Page 587 MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS ▫ Radio Operation ..... .627 Uconnect® SETTINGS....587 ▫...
Page 588 586 MULTIMEDIA ▫ Media......635 ▫ Mobile App (6.5A/6.5AN) ....641 ▫...
Page 589: Uconnect® Settings
MULTIMEDIA 587 Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uconnect® system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer programmable features. Many features can vary by vehicle. Uconnect®...
Page 590: Buttons On The Faceplate
588 MULTIMEDIA Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons on the faceplate are located below, and beside the Uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 591: Buttons On The Touchscreen
MULTIMEDIA 589 Buttons On The Touchscreen When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the mode, press and release the preferred setting and make Uconnect®...
Page 592 590 MULTIMEDIA • Language Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen When in this display, you may select one of multiple the following settings will be available. languages (Deutsche/English/Español/Français/Italiano/ Nederlands/Polski/Português/Türkçe) for all display no- • Display Mode menclature, including the trip functions and the navigation When in this display you may select the “Auto”...
Page 593 MULTIMEDIA 591 • Pressure Units Select from: “psi,” “kPa,” or “bar.” After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed After the desired setting has been selected, press the back in the Electronic Vehicle Information System (EVIC) or arrow or Done button on the touchscreen to return to the Driver Information Display (DID).
Page 594 592 MULTIMEDIA • Show Command List to adjust, then select “AM” or “PM.” Press the back arrow or Done button on the touchscreen to return to the When in this display, you may change the Show Com- previous menu. mand List settings. To change the Show Command List •...
Page 595 MULTIMEDIA 593 • Sync Time — If Equipped 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the When in this display, you may sync the time with GPS. ParkView®...
Page 596 594 MULTIMEDIA • ParkView® Backup Camera Fixed Guide Lines — If • Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FCW+) Active Equipped Braking — If Equipped When this feature is enabled, fixed (static) grid lines are The FCW+ system includes Advanced Brake Assist overlaid on the Rear Backup Camera image to illustrate (ABA).
Page 597 MULTIMEDIA 595 • Rear ParkSense® Braking Assist — If Equipped system can be enabled with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the ParkSense® status, press and When this feature is selected, the park assist system will release the “Sound Only” or “Sounds and Display” detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize button.
Page 598 596 MULTIMEDIA • LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To change the Blind Spot Alert status, press the “Off,” When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the “Lights” or “Lights & Chime” button on the touchscreen. steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures.
Page 599 MULTIMEDIA 597 • Electric Park Brake Service Mode NOTE: The greater the sensitivity set, the less the exter- nal light variation required to turn on the lights (e.g. with This feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle a setting on level 3 at sunset the headlights turn on earlier owner to utilize a vehicle integrated, menu driven system, to than in levels 1 and 2).
Page 600 598 MULTIMEDIA • Greeting Lights • Daytime Running Lights When this feature is selected, it allows the greeting lights When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on to be turned On or Off. To change the Greeting Lights while the engine is running.
Page 601 MULTIMEDIA 599 • Flash Lights With Lock — If Equipped or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash • Auto Unlock On Exit when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 602 600 MULTIMEDIA • Horn With Lock • Passive Entry When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s the Key Fob Lock button is pressed. To make your door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless selection, press the “Horn w/Lock”...
Page 603 MULTIMEDIA 601 NOTE: If “All” is programmed, all doors will unlock no Engine Off Options matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the grasped. If “Driver” is programmed, only the driver’s touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Page 604 602 MULTIMEDIA • Headlight Off Delay Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to touchscreen the following settings will be available: have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Page 605 MULTIMEDIA 603 by pressing the “ON” button on the touchscreen and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects). The compass will now function normally. Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: •...
Page 606 604 MULTIMEDIA • Balance/Fade touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The button will highlight indicating that the setting has been selected. When in this display you may adjust the Balance and Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen. Fade settings. •...
Page 607 MULTIMEDIA 605 Phone/Bluetooth® touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing the back arrow button on the After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the touchscreen. touchscreen the following settings will be available: • Subscription Information • Paired Phones New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free This feature shows which phones are paired to the limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio...
Page 608 606 MULTIMEDIA Restore Settings Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button touchscreen the following settings will be available: on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- able: •...
Page 609: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 6.5A/6.5An Settings
MULTIMEDIA 607 Customer Programmable Features — your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press Uconnect® 6.5A/6.5AN Settings the Back Arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or press the “X” button on the touch- Press the Settings button to display the menu setting screen to close out of the settings screen.
Page 610 608 MULTIMEDIA • Set Language NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause When in this display, you may select one of multiple the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control languages (English/Español/Français) for all display no- even though the headlights are on.
Page 611 MULTIMEDIA 609 Units Voice • Units After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: When in this display, you may select to have the Elec- • Voice Response Length tronic Vehicle Information System (EVIC) or Driver In- formation Display (DID), odometer, and navigation sys- When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- tem (if equipped) changed between US and Metric units...
Page 612 610 MULTIMEDIA • Set Day Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the This feature will allow you to set the day. To make your following settings will be available: selection, press the “–” or “+” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the day up or down.
Page 613 MULTIMEDIA 611 • Set Hours touchscreen. Press the “12hrs” or “24hrs” button on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow button on the touch- This feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The Sync screen to return to the previous menu. Time with GPS “On”...
Page 614 612 MULTIMEDIA • LaneSense Warning — If Equipped Collision Warning” button and select the “Near” or “Far” button. Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch- When this feature is selected, it sets the distance at which screen to return to the previous menu. the steering wheel will provide feedback for potential •...
Page 615 MULTIMEDIA 613 can be set at “Low,” “Med” or “High.” To change the Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in “Starting And LaneSense Strength status, Press the “LaneSense Strength” Operating” for system function and operating information. button and select from the “Low,” “Medium” or “High” •...
Page 616 614 MULTIMEDIA change the Blind Spot Alert status, press the “Blind Spot entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After Alert” button and select from “Off,” “Lights” or “Lights five seconds, this note will disappear. To change the & Chimes.” Then press the back arrow/Done button on Active Guideline Status, press the “Active Guidelines”...
Page 617 MULTIMEDIA 615 touchscreen, then the “Safety & Driving Assistance” Lights button on the touchscreen. Press the “Parkview Backup After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the camera Delay” button on the touchscreen to turn the following settings will be available: ParkView®...
Page 618 616 MULTIMEDIA • Headlight Off Delay • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights the amount of time the headlights remain on after the will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 619 MULTIMEDIA 617 • Cornering Lights • Steering Directed Headlights — If Equipped When this feature is selected, if the steering wheel When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative rotation angle is large or the turn signal indicators are on, to a change in direction of the steering wheel.
Page 620 618 MULTIMEDIA Doors & Locks “No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set- ting has been selected. Press the back arrow/Done button After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. screen the following settings will be available: •...
Page 621 MULTIMEDIA 619 setting has been selected. Press the back arrow/Done touchscreen and choose from “All” or “Driver.” Press the button on the touchscreen to return to the previous back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to menu. the previous menu. •...
Page 622 620 MULTIMEDIA • Memory Linked To Key Fob — If Equipped To change the Radio Off Delay status, press the “0 MIN” or “20 MIN” button on the touchscreen to select your This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to desired time interval.
Page 623 MULTIMEDIA 621 either front door will cancel this feature. To change the the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the Engine Off Power Delay status press the “0 seconds,” “45 touchscreen. Then press the back arrow button on the seconds,”...
Page 624 622 MULTIMEDIA • AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped Phone/Bluetooth® After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level touchscreen the following settings will be available: for portable devices connected through the AUX input. To make your selection, press the “AUX Volume Offset”...
Page 625 MULTIMEDIA 623 exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on the and is available for U.S. residents only. touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip Restore Settings Defaults followed by pressing the back arrow button on the After pressing the “Restore Settings Defaults”...
Page 626: Uconnect® Radios
624 MULTIMEDIA Clear Personal Data USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button This feature allows an external device to be plugged into on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- the USB port or AUX Jack. able: •...
Page 627 MULTIMEDIA 625 Located below the heating ventilation and air condition- ing controls is the front USB port. Refer to the Uconnect® Radio Supplement for external USB support capability. Center Console USB Port Located in the center console is a second USB port. NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration, the USB port may be charge only, or media file capable.
Page 628: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
626 MULTIMEDIA STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located at the rear mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker of the steering wheel.
Page 629: Radio Operation
MULTIMEDIA 627 Radio Operation RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from will “Seek”...
Page 630 628 MULTIMEDIA Nevertheless, the wireless radio will be used in such a This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from the human with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). body.
Page 631: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
MULTIMEDIA 629 • If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
Page 632: Get Started
630 MULTIMEDIA Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect® system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con- versations are examples of noise that may impact recognition.
Page 633 MULTIMEDIA 631 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver. 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command.
Page 634: Basic Voice Commands
632 MULTIMEDIA Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect® system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session. • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands. •...
Page 635: Radio
MULTIMEDIA 633 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio® stations you would like to hear. (Sub- scription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio® trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say •...
Page 636 634 MULTIMEDIA TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, press the VR button and say “Help.” The system will provide you with a list of commands. Uconnect® 6.5AN Radio Uconnect®...
Page 637: Media
MULTIMEDIA 635 Media TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod® or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect® offers connections via USB Port, Bluetooth® Command must match exactly how the artist, album, and Auxiliary Ports (If Equipped).
Page 638: Phone
636 MULTIMEDIA Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect®. When the Phonebook button is illumi- nated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the Phone button .
Page 639 MULTIMEDIA 637 TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a contact has multiple phone numbers, you can say “Call John Smith work.” Uconnect®...
Page 640: Voice Text Reply
638 MULTIMEDIA Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect® will announce incoming text messages. Push Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later. the Phone button and say “Listen.” (Must have Start without I’ll be Late. compatible mobile phone paired to Uconnect® sys- tem.) Okay.
Page 641: Navigation (6.5An)
MULTIMEDIA 639 Navigation (6.5AN) The Uconnect® navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. 1. To enter a destination, push the VR button . After the beep, say: •...
Page 642: Uconnect® Access* (6.5A/6.5An)
640 MULTIMEDIA Uconnect® Access* (6.5A/6.5AN) Remote Horn and Lights An included trial and/or subscription is required to take Yelp® Search advantage of the Uconnect® Access services in the next Voice Texting section of this guide. To register with Uconnect® Access, Roadside Assistance Call push the MORE button below the 6.5-inch touchscreen to get started.
Page 643: Mobile App (6.5A/6.5An)
MULTIMEDIA 641 4. Check your personal inbox for an email from Mobile App (6.5A/6.5AN) Uconnect® Access. Securely link your mobile device to your vehicle with the Uconnect® Access App. Once you have downloaded the 5. Click on the link inside the email within 72 hours and App, you may start your vehicle or lock it from virtually complete the easy online registration process to create any distance.
Page 644: Voice Texting (6.5A/6.5An)
642 MULTIMEDIA Download the Uconnect® Access App to a compatible 2. Listen to the prompt. After the beep, dictate the Apple® or Android® mobile devices. All you need to do message you would like to send. Wait for Uconnect® to process your message. 1.
Page 645: Yelp® (6.5A/6.5An)
MULTIMEDIA 643 Yelp® (6.5A/6.5AN) TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Once registered with Uconnect® Access, you can use Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you.
Page 646: Siriusxm Travel Link™ (6.5A/6.5An)
644 MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM Travel Link™ (6.5A/6.5AN) Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link™ is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect® 6.5AN system.
Page 647: Additional Information
MULTIMEDIA 645 Additional Information Uconnect® Access Services Support 1-855-792-4241. Please have your Uconnect® Security PIN ready when © 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and you call. Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Page 650 648 INDEX About Your Brakes ......225 Transporting Pets ..... . .299 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 651 INDEX 649 Disposal ......534 Auxiliary Power Outlet .....166 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .
Page 652 650 INDEX Camera, Rear ......371 Infants And Child Restraints ....279 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 653 INDEX 651 Coin Holder ......171 Cupholders ......172 Cold Weather Operation .
Page 654 652 INDEX Driver Information Display (DID) Tow Hooks ......499 Instrument Cluster ..... .208 Towing .
Page 655 INDEX 653 Overheating ......489 Flash-To-Pass ......100 Starting .
Page 656 654 INDEX Requirements ......384 Cleaning ......545 Specifications .
Page 657 INDEX 655 Hood Prop ......148 Jacking Instructions ......470 Hood Release .
Page 658 656 INDEX Unlock Liftgate ......618 Brake Assist Warning ....241 Keyless Entry System .
Page 659 INDEX 657 Turn Signal ......101, 303 Fluid Level Check ..... . .538 Vanity Mirror .
Page 660 658 INDEX Oil, Engine ......517, 582 Paint Care ......540 Capacity .
Page 661 INDEX 659 Rear ParkSense System .....366 Remote Starting Rearview Mirrors ......83 Exit Remote Start Mode .
Page 662 660 INDEX Safety, Exhaust Gas ......300 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..254 Safety Information, Tire .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....48 Cold Weather ......312 Sentry Key Replacement .
Page 664 662 INDEX Tilt Steering Column ......81 Replacement ......569 Time Delay, Headlight.
Page 665 INDEX 663 Cooling System Tips .....413 UCI Connector ......624 Hitches .
Page 666 664 INDEX Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . .519 Wind Buffeting ......115 Windows .
Page 667 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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