Do you have a question about the Charger 2016 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Charles Barfell
March 26, 2025
Can i shut my car off from my phone
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Mr. Anderson
March 26, 2025
Yes, you can shut off a 2016 Dodge Charger from your phone if it is equipped with a factory-installed Remote Start system. You can do this using the Uconnect Access App after logging in with your username, password, and four-digit Uconnect Security PIN.
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Charger 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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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.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- your satisfaction.
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....24 DOOR LOCKS ......31 ▫...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..47 SAFETY TIPS ......100 ▫...
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a low or Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system dead battery.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 RKE Key Fob The RKE Key Fob also contains an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go dead.
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! (Continued) The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 SENTRY KEY bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tems.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Customer RKE Key Fob Programming VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Programming RKE Key Fobs may be performed at an The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer. for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go push button Ignition for unauthorized operation.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System To Disarm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: 1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is placed in the “OFF” •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your Tamper Alert vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- your absence, the horn will sound three times and the ously described arming sequences has occurred, the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the...
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE Key Fob • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- buttons for all RKE Key Fobs. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Unlock The Doors Flash Lights With Lock Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE Key This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five the doors are locked with the RKE Key Fob.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Using The Panic Alarm “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things To To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical vehicle when using the RKE Key Fob to turn off the latch on the back of the RKE Key Fob sideways with Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted your thumb and then pull the key out with your other...
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of the RKE Key Fob apart. Make sure not to damage on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery the seal during removal. clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved How To Use Remote Start by the party responsible for compliance could void the All of the following conditions must be met before the user’s authority to operate the equipment. engine will remote start: REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —...
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset confined area.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle • If an engine fault is present, the vehicle will start and Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or then shut down 10 seconds later.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go General Information — Ignition feature, the message “Remote start active - Push The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio start button” will display in the Driver Information Display Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: (DID) until you push the START button.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • For personal security and safety in the event of a in a location accessible to children, and do not collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking the RKE Key Fob in the vehicle.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with 1.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock window and open the door with the outside door handle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob is detected inside the search in any passive entry vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE Key Fobs within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors. Trunk Button NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE Key Fob in the trunk and try to close the deck...
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door NOTE: handle button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 General Information WINDOWS The following regulatory statement applies to all radio Power Windows frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: The window controls on the driver’s door control all the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and door windows.
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! (Continued) trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- The window controls will operate only when the ignition N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display WARNING! will reappear once the trunk is closed. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, With the ignition in the OFF position , the Trunk Open either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, shoulder belts properly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of be belted at all times. an air bag.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buck- belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occu- led.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho- will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti- vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle. vating BeltAlert.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Two people should never be belted into a single outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in seat belt.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle your strongest bones will take the force in a colli- will not protect you properly. The lap portion could sion.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 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.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck.
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Restraints” section of this manual. The table below seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap defines the type of feature for each seating position. around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking an air bag.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bags WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Knee Air Bags only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining • Front and Side Impact Sensors the child.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as because any such objects could cause harm if the...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration WARNING! (Continued) over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should ways wear your seat belts even though you have air have deployed.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Knee Impact Bolsters Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front steering column.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) de- termines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate,...
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE help keep you in position, away from inflating Side Air WARNING! (Continued) Bags. To get the best protection from the Side Air Bags, properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit deploy at all.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions, faster-developing event may deploy the seat belt preten- including some collisions at certain angles, or some side sioners as well as the Side Air Bags on both sides of the collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger vehicle.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to fric- Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- tion rope burns or those you might get sliding along a ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air carpet or gymnasium floor.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine functions after an event, the ignition switch must be whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-...
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on WARNING! intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags Maintaining Your Air Bag System to protect you in a collision.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air WARNING! (Continued) bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system. assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Every state in the United States, and every Canadian non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by province, requires that small children ride in proper the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- restraint systems.
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for NOTE: children from newborn size to the child almost large • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child or call 1-866-732-8243.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
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82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints 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...
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- (LATCH) Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next...
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88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be- tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
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90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end Always follow the directions of the child restraint to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt move it to its rear-most position to make room for the path.
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92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts 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...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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.
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96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2.
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint manufacturer’s instructions. restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the center tether anchorage located in the panel be- •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.” (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can WARNING! eventually poison you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
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102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault WARNING!
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
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104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Latches Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . .122 MIRRORS ......112 ▫...
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....151 SEATS ......133 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....159 ▫ Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles ..167 ▫...
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....176 ▫ To Resume ......186 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With ▫ ParkSense Warning Display ....217 Mitigation Operation ....206 ▫...
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110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .232 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....241 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .232 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 ▫ Console Features .....251 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....254 ▫...
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
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114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ASSIST Call WARNING! The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the to any one of the following support centers: road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • The vehicle brand. 9-1-1 Call • The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. 1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, through the vehicle audio system to determine if there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call...
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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., by the subscriber. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 9-1-1 Call System Limitations WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- Call system capabilities. tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call.
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors WARNING! beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but are not limited to, the following factors: will not have 9-1-1 Call services.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and GPS • Operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network conges- antennas. You could prevent operable 1X(voice/data) or tion.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the than they really are.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the glare from vehicles behind you.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) button to select door trim panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 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 (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull EQUIPPED rearward. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Rear Detection Zones BSM Warning Light When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone to let the driver know that the system is operational.
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126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road the driver of vehicles in these areas.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 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 30 mph (48 km/h).
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128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Blind Spot Alert Off 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- When the BSM system is turned off there will be no eration of the device. visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will rearward.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch WARNING! (Continued) upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar control which could cause a collision and serious support. injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the heated seat button a second time to turn Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start the LO setting ON. On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Press the heated seat button a third time to turn heated seats can be programmed to come on during a the heating elements OFF.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • Push the heated seat button once to select HI-level WARNING! (Continued) heating. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that • Push the heated seat button a second time to select insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the ventilated seat button Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped a third time to turn the ventilated seat OFF. Located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and move NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help seats to operate.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Manual Seats — If Equipped Forward Or Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward.
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Head Restraints Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with by restricting head movement in the event of a rear Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
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144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Rear Head Restraints WARNING! The center head restraint has two adjustable positions, up • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- or down. When the center seat is being occupied the head sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or restraint should be in the raised position.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Adjustment Button NOTE: •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Rear Seatback Loop Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the This feature allows the driver to store up to two different seatback above the seat strap.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 function and the (1) and (2) buttons which are used to To create a new memory profile, perform the following: recall either of two pre-programmed memory profiles. 1. Place the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN position. 2.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To set a memory profile to your RKE Key Fob, refer to 2. Select desired memory profile (1) or (2). The system “Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry will recall any stored settings for this profile. Wait for Key Fob To Memory”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: Your RKE Key Fobs can be unlinked from your To recall the memory setting for driver 2, push MEMORY memory settings by pushing the SET (S) button, and button number 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK within 10 seconds, followed by pushing the UNLOCK button on the RKE Key Fob linked to memory position 2.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The distance the driver seat moves depends on where Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy you have the driver seat positioned when you cycle the Entry and Easy Exit position. vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Hood Release Lever Safety Catch Lever Location 2. Move to the front of the vehicle. 4. Lift the hood upward to the open position. 3. Reach under the center front edge of the hood and push and hold the safety catch lever to the left.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 in (30 cm) The headlight switch is located on the left side of and drop the hood to close.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available With mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle Automatic Headlights Only) specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on of view.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 If the windshield or forward facing camera module is Headlight Time Delay replaced, the camera must be re-calibrated to ensure proper This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination system performance. See your local authorized dealer. for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable using Fog Lights — If Equipped the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Un- The front fog light switch is built into the headlight derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch. An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Ambient Light — If Equipped The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a feature.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position.
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164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Dome Light Position dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if second detent to turn on the interior lights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers CAUTION! To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as through an automatic car wash. Damage to the washer spray is desired.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: The heated washer nozzles only apply heat to the WARNING! (Continued) nozzle outlets to prevent them from freezing and allow the windshield during freezing weather, warm the the nozzles to dispense windshield washer fluid. Always windshield with the defroster before and during remove any buildup of snow or ice in front of the washer windshield washer use.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available With from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate Automatic Headlights Only) the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone NOTE: Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the may reduce Rain Sensing performance. Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel”...
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre- programmed positions.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps On models that are equipped with remote start, the warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on wheel has only one temperature setting.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —...
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174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed posi- REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understand- tem is on.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ELECTRONIC 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.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 To Deactivate The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-...
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so on highways and major roadways.
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180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed buttons. The two control modes function differently. the original set speed) automatically to maintain a Always confirm which mode is selected.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: brakes must be applied manually. An audible • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, chime will sound when the brakes are released. You should switch off the ACC system: and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a •...
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range. • When the brakes are overheated. •...
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the SET + button or the SET - button and release.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set tem (ESC/TCS) activates. speed. If this occurs: •...
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is Setting The Following Distance In ACC pushed. The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), To Resume three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest) Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long)
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188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, push the Distance Setting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Set- ting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button ACC Activation). is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;...
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a ve- hicle, the system will provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal and will only be active when passing on the left hand side.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
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192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle button is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 ACC Operation At Stop WARNING! If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a objects in the path of the vehicle.
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ACC Unavailable Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • The DID will return to the last display selected after When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise five seconds of no ACC display activity Control Ready.”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- message can sometimes be displayed while driving in tant to note the following maintenance items: highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or •...
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196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the condition that deactivated the system is no “Clean Front Windshield” Warning longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by Windshield”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Under rare conditions, when the camera is not tracking Service ACC/FCW Warning any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may If the system turns off, and the DID displays “ACC/FCW temporarily occur. Unavailable Service Required”...
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198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing A Trailer Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC. Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from a side lane.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed.
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200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Lane Changing Example Narrow Vehicle Example Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control WARNING! Mode In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available warning does not activate and no alarm will sound for cruising at fixed speeds.
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204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CON- TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the speed was set.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- continue to decrease in 10 km/h decrements until the standing Your Instrument Panel”...
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The gear selector is removed from the Drive position. FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED To Resume Speed Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button Operation and release.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward event stops the vehicle completely, the system will hold looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller the vehicle at standstill for two seconds and then release (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system determines a collision with the vehicle be deactivated to prevent unnecessary warnings to the in front of you is no longer probable, the warning surroundings. message will be deactivated. WARNING! NOTE: Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To turn the FCW system OFF, push the forward collision Changing FCW And Active Braking Status button once to turn the system OFF (led turns on). The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are To turn the FCW system back ON, push the forward programmable through the Uconnect System.
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: fully available. Once the condition that limited the sys- tem performance is no longer present, the system will • The system will retain the last setting selected by the return to its full performance state. If the problem per- driver after ignition shut down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 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).
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF 7.0 Driver Information Display (DID) Screen — If Equipped The default status of LaneSense is “OFF”. When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray The LaneSense button is located on the center stack when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected below the Uconnect display.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 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.
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214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • 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.
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the Changing LaneSense Status steering wheel will turn to the right. The LaneSense system settings can be configured through the Uconnect system screen. Follow these steps to change the LaneSense settings: 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 • Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings. ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector • The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel position, the system will remain active until the vehicle whenever a safety system engages.
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Refer to Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the Instrument Panel” for further information. display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
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220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance 79 in (200-150 cm) (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 (65-30 12 in (in/cm) (200 cm) (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2-...
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense When the ParkSense system is disabled, the Drivers Information Display (DID) will display ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for approxi- ParkSense switch, located on the switch panel below the mately five seconds.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- SORS” appears in the Driver Information Display (DID), During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park make sure the outer surface and the inside of the rear Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per...
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio when it ParkSense System Usage Precautions is sounding an audio tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, to scratch or damage them.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. or blind spots before backing up.
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226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE license plate. The image will be displayed in the touch- When the Vehicle is shifted out of Reverse (with camera screen display along with a caution note to “check entire delay turned OFF) the rear camera mode is exited and the surroundings”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 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 - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) WARNING!
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels.
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE there may be a light that blinks when the garage door Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. (Rolling Code) To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next follow these steps: step after the LEARN button has been pushed.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light erase the channels.
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to push and hold the HomeLink button while you push and release (“cycle”) your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 NOTE: 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- release the button. ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed.
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 If you have any problems, or require assistance, please seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at channels will be erased.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The power sunroof switch is located between the sun after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without visors on the overhead console. these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Pinch Protect Feature partially opened condition until the sunroof switch is This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of pushed again. the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the Closing Sunroof —...
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Relearn Procedure NOTE: If the Close switch is released anytime during the teach cycle, the procedure will need to be repeated For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, there is a relearn starting from the first step. procedure that allows you to calibrate the sunroof when the “Auto Up”...
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244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • To ensure proper cigar lighter operation, a MOPAR knob and element must be used.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 WARNING! Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray. A fire leading to bodily injury could result. In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console.
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246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center console power outlet. When the Media Hub is not in use, the outlet can deliver up to 160 Watts (13 Amps).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 NOTE: The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear CAUTION! console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw all the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to “B+”.
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS CAUTION! (Continued) Front Seat Cupholders • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the sory bracket from the plug.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- bows. Front Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while...
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped STORAGE On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with Glove Compartment a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear The glove compartment is located on the passenger side passengers.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Console Features Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on There is an open cubby bin located forward of the gear rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an selector.
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat The door panels contain storage areas. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- The weight and position of cargo and passengers can bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located on • Use care when washing the inside of the rear the climate control.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Life Reset ....299 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..260 ▫...
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258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen....314 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....368 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 ▫ Radio ......392 ▫ Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) ....403 ▫...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE Instrument Cluster For 3.6L and 5.7L...
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262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1. Tachometer The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute vehicle where the fuel door is located. (RPM x 1000). 5. Temperature Gauge •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM Instrument Cluster For 6.4L...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 1. Tachometer 5. Temperature Gauge • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- (RPM x 1000). perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- cates that the engine cooling system is operating 2.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS CAUTION! (Continued) IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on pointer remains on the “260” (125 C) and you hear in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
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268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermit- tently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immedi- ately.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake ap- plication. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
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270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! (Continued) ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
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272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine coolant temperature is too high, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. If the temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is allowed to cool whichever comes first.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the en- gine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible.
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274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve- hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
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276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System). Re- fer to “Power Steering”...
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278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trunk Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Trunk Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the trunk is open and not fully closed. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving, there a single chime will sound. Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
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280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
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282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
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284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may The TPMS has been optimized for the original cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and sensor to become inoperable. After using an after- warning have been established for the tire size market tire sealant it is recommended that you take equipped on your vehicle.
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286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Service AWD Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service AWD Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate the All Wheel Drive (AWD) system is not functioning properly and that service is required.
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288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped The LaneSense system provides the driver with visual and steering torque warnings when the vehicle starts to drift out of its lane unintentionally without the use of a turn signal. •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Failure Indicator Light This light will turn on when the LaneSense system is not operating and needs service. Please see your authorized dealer. Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light —...
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
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292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET. Refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. LaneSense Indicator Light —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL White Telltale Indicator Lights Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left or right lane marking has been detected. When both lanes are detected the telltale will light up green, and the system will be ready to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster display if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
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296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the adaptive cruise control is ON and SET to a specified speed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the arrow The Driver Information Display (DID) features an inter- buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The active display which is located in the instrument cluster.
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298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP And DOWN Arrow Buttons: pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Using the UP or DOWN arrows allows you to wheel: cycle through the Main Menu Items. Changes the Main Screen area and Menu Title area.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Main menu and submenu’s wrap for continuous • Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a scrolling. confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to the 1st page of the submenu). • Upon returning to a main menu, the last submenu •...
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300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style. driving style.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 4. Push and hold the OK button to reset oil life. If 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the will update to show 100%.
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET The PSI indicator in the DID display remains illuminated until the driver changes gear, or the driving conditions This telltale will illuminate green when the return to a situation where changing gear is not required, electronic speed control is SET.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Vehicle Info Engine Hours Idle Hours — If Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button Driver Assist — If Equipped until the Vehicle Info menu is displayed in the DID. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button Push and release the RIGHT...
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304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC Proximity Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • ACC Unavailable Warning When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise • The DID will return to the last display selected after Control Ready.”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Fuel Economy Trip Info Two submenu pages one with Current value (instanta- Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button neous calculation of the fuel economy) displayed and one until the Trip Menu item is displayed in the EVIC. without the Current Value displayed (toggle the LEFT Toggle the LEFT or RIGHT...
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306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Outside Temp. Audio • Time This feature shows the audio information. • Range to Empty (default) Stored Messages • Average L/100km (or MPG) This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- • Current L/100km (or MPG) sages, if any.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Trip B Distance 4. Gear Display • None • Full (default) • Single 3. Center • Menu Title (default) 5. Current Gear • Compass • On • Outside Temp. • Off (default) • Time 6.
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Information Display (DID).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g. The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be effected HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights, by load reduction: overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving, tow- •...
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The battery was used for an extended period with the After a trip: engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, • Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed +12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaner’s, game (additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio consoles and similar devices.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security fea- WARNING! tures to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful • It is not possible to know or to predict all of the access to vehicle systems and wireless communications. Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers, evaluates...
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Supplement and “Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding software updates. UCONNECT SETTINGS • To help further improve vehicle security and minimize The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On Touchscreen And Buttons On Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On Touchscreen And Faceplate Buttons On Faceplate 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate 2 —...
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect touchscreen.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Set Language When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired When in this display, you may select one of multiple mode, select the preferred setting option. Once the set- languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no- ting is complete, either press the Back Arrow/Done menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga-...
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316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Temperature in the Driver Information Display (DID), and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of Select from: “°C,” or “°F.” measure are listed below: • Power • Speed Select from: “HP” (US), “HP” (UK), and “kW.” Select from: “MPH”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Show Command List • Show Time Status When in this display, you may change the Show Com- When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the mand List settings. To change the mode status, press and digital clock in the status bar.
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318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to adjust the steering effort and feel. Your vehicle will Refer to “ParkSense” in “Understanding The Features Of come pre-set to the “Normal” steering setting. This Your Vehicle” for system function and operating infor- setting provides a balanced steering feel and steering mation.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check touchscreen, then the “Safety & Assistance” button on the entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After touchscreen. Press the “Parkview Backup camera Delay” five seconds, this note will disappear. To enable or button on the touchscreen and select from “ON”...
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320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in Lights the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. the following settings will be available: Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Flash Lights With Lock press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touch- screen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval. when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote •...
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322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sound Horn With Lock NOTE: If “Driver Door” is selected, the (RKE) Key Fob will have to be pushed two times in order to unlock all When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when doors.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Engine Off Power Delay selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights w/Lock” button on the touchscreen, and select from When this feature is selected, the power window “On” or “Off.” switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if equipped), Engine Off Options DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to...
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324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Compass Variance Press “Compass Variance” on the touchscreen to change this setting. You will then be able to select a compass variance of 1 through 15 per the compass variance zone map figure. Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Equalizer metallic objects). A message will appear on the touch- screen when the compass has been successfully cali- When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and brated. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on instrument panel, such as Mobile Phones, Laptops and...
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326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped • Paired Audio Sources This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the for portable devices connected through the AUX input. Phone/Bluetooth system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 services, it will be necessary to access the information on To restore the settings to their default setting, press the the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe. “Restore Settings” button and select from “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes”...
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328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information Comfort, Engine Off Options, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup, Restore Settings, Clear After pressing the “System Information” button on the Personal Data and System Information. touchscreen the following information will be available: NOTE: •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and down through the available settings.
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330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Control Screen Time-Out — If Equipped Theme button on the touchscreen, then select the desired theme option button until a check-mark appears showing When this feature is selected, the Controls Screen will that the setting has been selected. stay open for five seconds before the screen times out.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Temperature Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you Select from: “°C,” or “°F.” may select each unit of measure independently displayed • Power in the Driver Information Display (DID), and navigation system (if equipped).
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332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Command List • Set Time Hours When in this display, you may change the Show Com- This feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync mand List settings. To change the Show Command List time with GPS”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Near This feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the setting.
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334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation” in For further information, refer to “Lane Departure Warn- “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.” ing (LDW)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. • LaneSense Warning — If Equipped •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse will provide an alert (audible and/or visual) to indicate the proximity to other objects. The system can be enabled When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the ParkSense status, press and release the “Sound Only”...
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336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn roundings” across the top of the screen. After five sec- signal is on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 “Controls” button on the touchscreen, the “settings” the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, until a button on the touchscreen, then the “Safety & Driving check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the Assistance” button on the touchscreen. Press the setting had been selected.
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338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fob. To change the Illuminated Approach status, press selected. Refer to “Lights — If Equipped” in “Under- the “+” or “-” button on the touchscreen to select your standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor- desired time interval.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Doors & Locks make your selection, press the “Flash Lights with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- next to setting, showing that the setting has been se- screen the following settings will be available: lected.
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340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks “All Doors,” all doors will unlock no matter When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Passive Entry — If Equipped NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob is set to This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob is door(s) without having to push the Remote Keyless Entry used to unlock the door.
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342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Vehicle Start” button to select from “Off,” “Remote Start” or “All Starts” until a check-mark appears next to setting, When this feature is selected, the power window showing that setting has been selected. switches, radio, Uconnect Phone system (if equipped), Engine Off Options DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the This feature increases or decreases volume relative to following settings will be available. vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted Volume press the “Off,”...
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344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to the SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped setting, showing that the setting has been selected. After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Phone/Bluetooth •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To “Cancel” or “X” to exit without making changes. Once reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the settings are restored, a pop up appears stating the screen or visit the provider online.
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346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information WARNING! After pressing the “System Information” button on the Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- touchscreen the following information will be available: mance Pages is intended for off-highway or off-road • System Information use only and should not be done on any public roadways.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • G-Force When Home is selected, the following options will be available: • Engine • A series of six images which can be selected by the user. The following describes each feature and its operation: •...
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348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Timers When the Timers Page is selected, you will be able to select from following “Tickets”: • Current Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time” summary of performance timers. • Last Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of performance timers.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Save • With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button to save to the jump drive. Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run. • With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save Any saved run over 10 will overwrite the last saved run for Uconnect System storage.
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350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) • ¼ Mile (400 meter) MPH Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to Displays the speed the vehicle was at when ¼ Mile was 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Gauges 1 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. Performance Pages — Gauges 1...
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352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges 2 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage. • Intake Air Temperature Shows the actual intake air temperature. • Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission Only) Shows the actual transmission temperature. Performance Pages —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 G-Force When G-Force is selected, the following features will be available: • Lateral G-Force Left and Right The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right force of the vehicle. • Longitudinal G-Force Acceleration and Braking The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and braking force of the vehicle.
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354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Speed Engine Vehicle Speed measures the current speed of the vehicle in either mph or km/h, starting at 0 with no maximum value. • Steering Wheel Angle Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to zero.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Instantaneous Horsepower/Kilowatts driving behavior desired. The Performance Control fea- ture is controlled through the Uconnect radio and may be Shows the instantaneous horsepower. accessed by performing any of the following: • Instantaneous Torque • Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instru- Shows the instantaneous torque.
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356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Launch Mode WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the limits of the law.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 quarter mile and zero to sixty times are desired. The Drive Mode Set-Up system is not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in excess wheel slip outside this systems control resulting in an aborted launch.
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358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL on the touchscreen, the driver can configure their indi- NOTE: These settings will remain in effect when using vidual drive modes and see how those configurations the Launch Control feature. affect the performance of the vehicle. Default Mode NOTE: Not all of the options listed in this manual are available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 the Engine, Transmission and Traction will operate in Sport Mode their Normal settings and cannot be changed. The Steer- ing assist may be configured to Normal, Sport, or Com- fort by pressing the corresponding buttons on the touch- screen.
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360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Any of these four settings may be changed to the driver’s Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed below with preferences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen. accompanying descriptions. The information contained Push the Sport button on the instrument panel switch in the list below can also be accessed from within the bank to put the vehicle in Sport Mode and activate these mode Set-Up menus.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Sport Engine/Trans Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving experience. • Normal Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen for a balance of throttle response, shift comfort and economy for normal driving.
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362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ON Paddle Shifters — If Equipped With Automatic Transmission Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. • OFF Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. Paddle Shifters –...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • SPORT Traction Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability control. • NORMAL Press the “NORM” button on the touchscreen to provide full traction control and full stability control. Traction Control...
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364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Steering Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide an increased amount of steering feel, requiring a higher amount of steering effort. • Normal Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen to provide a balanced steering feel and steering effort.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual. AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. The Media hub also allows the use of an SD card. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Supplement Manual.
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366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Located on the rear of the front center console are dual STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF USB “Charge Only” ports. EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a Radio Operation push-button in the center and controls the volume and Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom will “Seek”...
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368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This Buttons On Your Uconnect Faceplate system can be operated through either the controls on the The buttons on the faceplate are located below the instrument panel or through the Uconnect system dis- Uconnect screen.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Buttons On Your Uconnect Touchscreen The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. Uconnect 8.4 Manual Temperature Controls — Buttons On The Touchscreen Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The Buttons On Your Faceplate And The Buttons On Your Touchscreen) Uconnect 5.0 Manual Temperature Controls —...
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370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to 4. Front Defrost Button switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator Push and release to change the current airflow setting to will turn off. Defrost mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected CAUTION! using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or buttons on the touchscreen as follows: Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate •...
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372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 8. Climate Control OFF Button temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the temperature bar button into the red area for Push and release this button to turn the Climate Control warmer temperature settings. ON/OFF.
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374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem- 14. Driver Temperature Control Down Button perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature Provides the passenger with independent temperature setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature. control.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Buttons On The Touchscreen Touchscreen — If Equipped Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. Buttons On The Faceplate The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect screen.
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376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
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378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize slide the temperature bar button towards the red arrow the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem- for warmer temperature settings.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Button On The Touchscreen direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting from these outlets.
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380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mix Mode 14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button (Uconnect 8.4 Only) Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best Provides the driver with independent temperature con- in cold or snowy conditions. trol.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 button to turn off the air conditioning and manually Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make prior settings. The button illuminates when MAX A/C is sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes.
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382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of recirculation mode may 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen senger temperature control buttons.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric The operator can also select the direction of the airflow units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C feature.
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384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Summer Operation Vacation Storage The engine cooling system must be protected with a Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 NOTE: Outside Air Intake • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves periods, as fogging may occur. collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they •...
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386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR 1. Press the “Apps ” button to open the App screen. The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace are easily changed for your convenience.
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388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these help- ful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0 or 8.4A/8.4AN system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 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 in- structions.
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390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 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 •...
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392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM • Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, push the VR button and say “Help.”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Uconnect 5.0 Radio Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Radio Media Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and AUX devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.)
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394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • Change source to Bluetooth • Change source to AUX •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 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 .
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396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push Okay. Where are you? I will be the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- <number> Are you there Call me.
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398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps: iPhone Notification Settings 1 — Select “Settings” 2 — Select “Bluetooth” 3 —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 TIP: Voice Text Reply is not compatible with iPhone, but TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to if your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice use your voice to send a text message.
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400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button . After the beep, say: “ Find nearest coffee shop.” 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN) NOTE: Uconnect Access is available only on equipped vehicles purchased within the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where WARNING! coverage is available; see coverage map for details. ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the 9-1-1 Call road.
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402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Health Alert Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key systems. For further information go to the Mopar Owner Connect website moparownerconnect.com. Register (8.4A/8.4AN) To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your vehicle, you first need to register with Uconnect Access.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen to “Register By Web” to complete the process using your smartphone or computer. For further information, please visit DriveUconnect.com. Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) You’re only a few steps away from using remote com- mands and playing your favorite music in your vehicle.
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404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle. Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) 4. Enter your login information for the selected app and 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After press Link.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps: iPhone Notification Settings 1 — Select “Settings” 2 — Select “Bluetooth” 3 —...
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406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN) • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if Once registered with Uconnect Access, you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can around you.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN) results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. 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 8.4AN...
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408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com- Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped mand. If your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings, set reminders, and more.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Automatic reply messages can be: General Information • “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.” This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following •...
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410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The term IC before the certification/registration num- For Uconnect system support, call: 1-877-855-8400 (24 ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci- hours a day 7 days a week) or visit DriveUconnect.com. fications were met. Uconnect Access services support, call: 1-855-792-4241 Please have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you Additional Information...
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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....423 STARTING PROCEDURES ....416 ▫...
416 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with...
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is...
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418 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN 4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to (engine not running) position and the transmission is in return the ignition to the OFF position. PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C) minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
420 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and WARNING! (Continued) hold it. could enter the catalytic converter and once the 3. Push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button engine has started, ignite and damage the converter once.
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits WARNING! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a •...
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422 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. in a location accessible to children), and do not When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the auto- leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from shifting out of PARK. NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds. Key Ignition Park Interlock Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-...
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424 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission gear selector has PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and MANUAL (Autostick) shift po- sitions.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the ward) it is probably in the MANUAL (AutoStick, +/-) vehicle in this range.
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426 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is if it is not in PARK (automatic transmission). running. Before exiting a vehicle, always shift an Check by trying to move the transmission gear automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this or the transmission gear selector.
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428 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause stop.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 429 while towing a heavy trailer), use the AutoStick shift select the transmission gear, and will display the current control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further gear in the instrument cluster as M1, M2, M3, etc. information) to select a lower gear.
430 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired earliest possible convenience.
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Operation NOTE: Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-), if equipped, while the gear selector is in When the gear selector is in the DRIVE (D) position, the DRIVE, will activate a temporary AutoStick mode. Tap- transmission will operate automatically, shifting between ping (-) to enter AutoStick mode will downshift the the eight available gears.
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432 STARTING AND OPERATING In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or DRIVE, or as described below. The transmission will down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver not upshift automatically at redline in this mode, nor (using the gear selector, or the shift paddles [if will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is equipped]), unless an engine lugging or overspeed con- pressed to the floor.
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low WARNING! of a vehicle speed. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Holding the (-) paddle depressed (if equipped), or slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their holding the gear selector in the (-) position, will grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible...
434 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes or a “SUPER AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera- TRACK PACK” button, refer to “Performance Control — ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there If Equipped” within “Uconnect Settings” in “Under- may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel standing Your Instrument Panel”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 CAUTION! WARNING! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear size may cause failure of the front differential and/or wheels.
436 STARTING AND OPERATING • Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water • Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 437 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) standing water that is deeper than the bottom of • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph • Determine the condition of the road or the path (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Alternate electric power steering efforts can be selected CAUTION! (Continued) through the Uconnect System. Refer to ”Customer Pro- damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited grammable Features” or “Performance Control — If Warranty. Equipped” within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand- •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 service. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- functionality after a battery disconnect. formation. PARKING BRAKE NOTE: Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking •...
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440 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 441 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.
442 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF), the brakes will still function. The effort required to CAUTION! brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor- is indicated.
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 (ERM). These systems work together to enhance both If the “Brake System Warning Light” remains on or vehicle stability and control in various driving condi- comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake system tions. is not functioning properly and that immediate service is required.
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444 STARTING AND OPERATING as ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, WARNING! or panic stops may increase the likelihood of ABS activa- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- tion(s). ment that may be susceptible to interference You also may experience the following when ABS acti- caused by improperly installed or high output vates: radio transmitting equipment.
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The amber “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will turn on • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 447 does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will a manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA roll down the hill as normal.
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448 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the while towing a trailer. vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause WARNING! serious or fatal injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to 7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- additional slighty more than one-half turn to the right. ment Panel” for further information. 8.
450 STARTING AND OPERATING • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied appropriate for the steering wheel position. to the wheel that is not spinning.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 451 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main- • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac- the natural laws of physics from acting on the teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by the performance of the ESC system.
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452 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will NOTE: Depending upon model and mode of operation, illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push the ESC system may have multiple operating modes.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 453 NOTE: “ESC OFF” message will display in the Driver Informa- tion Display (DID). To turn ESC ON again, momentarily • For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a mo- push the “ESC Off” switch. mentary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Mul- tiple momentary button pushed may be required to NOTE: System may switch from ESC Full Off to Partial return to ESC On.
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454 STARTING AND OPERATING speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- WARNING! (Continued) rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem to assist in maintaining stability. “ESC Off” mode diagnosed and corrected. is intended for off-highway or off-road use only. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) will be ON even if it was turned off previously. This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle.
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking (RAB) WARNING! Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- reach full braking during emergency braking situations. tions and driving conditions, influence the chance It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 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. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
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458 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 459 EXAMPLE: 65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) – Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or –...
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460 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions – The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) Load Identification:...
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
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462 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) –...
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 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 hours.
464 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 (Door)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
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466 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 467 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 • Ride Comfort WARNING! Safety Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and WARNING! increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
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470 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side door.
472 STARTING AND OPERATING inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), WARNING! which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) tires could cause them to fail.
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
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474 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
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476 STARTING AND OPERATING equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled rotation for your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
478 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
480 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures.
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 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.
482 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, the following traction de- CAUTION! vices are recommended: Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are – Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models used. – Original equipment P215/65R17, P225/ 60R18, or P235/55R18 tire with a Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed.
484 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- and natural pressure loss through the tire.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 485 NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may CAUTION! need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) • The TPMS has been optimized for the original above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
486 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 487 • Four TPM sensors, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Driver Information Display (DID), and • TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
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488 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure infla- a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) tion value. Once the system receives the updated tire in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is pressures, the system will automatically update, the not being received.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 489 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will Vehicles With Compact Spare sound, the “TPM Telltale Light”...
490 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine — If Equipped RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This engine is designed to meet all (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be While operating on gasoline with an octane number of covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 87, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern.
492 STARTING AND OPERATING The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop- Problems that result from using gasoline containing more erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide im- than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol proved performance and durability of engine and fuel are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may system components.
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether •...
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Detergent gasoline recommended. Visit CAUTION! (Continued) www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition Gasoline Retailers. malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should overheat.
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control WARNING! (Continued) system can result in civil penalties being assessed against • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- you. tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon Monoxide Warnings time the vehicle is raised.
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements CAUTION! If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a unleaded gasoline with any octane rating, or solely E-85 yellow gas cap can operate on E-85. fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 NOTE: FCA Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that engine oils that are API Certified and meet the require- • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With ments of Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395 non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and contains additional requirements, developed during ex- rough idle following start up may be experienced even...
498 STARTING AND OPERATING Cruising Range Maintenance Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter CAUTION! than gasoline, an increase in fuel consumption will be experienced. The miles per gallon (mpg)/kilometers per Do not use ethanol mixtures greater than 85% in your liter and the driving range will decrease by approxi- vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 ADDING FUEL 1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
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500 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Follow the steps below to open the fuel door in case of an WARNING! emergency: • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the 1. Open the trunk. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 2.
502 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pull the release cable. VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label”. This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear WARNING! • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is • Type of Vehicle important that you do not exceed the maximum front • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) or rear GAWR.
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle NOTE: separately. It is important that you distribute the load • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the evenly over the front and rear axles. rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and GAWRs.
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Common Towing Definitions The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight The following trailer towing related definitions will assist of the trailer must be supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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506 STARTING AND OPERATING that typically provides adjustable friction associated with WARNING! the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Weight-Carrying Hitch can result if either rating is exceeded.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 507 safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control WARNING! also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load system may reduce handling, stability, braking equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue performance, and could result in a collision.
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Weight Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Weight) (See Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on • The tongue weight of the trailer. your bumper or trailer hitch. •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Towing Requirements WARNING! (Continued) To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not train components the following guidelines are recom- overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can mended: cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,...
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512 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a vehicle and the trailer such that the following four trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) ratings are not exceeded: and do not make starts at full throttle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 513 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic Information”...
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514 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- CAUTION! pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har- ness and connector. If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles should be of adequate capacity.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 515 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 —...
516 STARTING AND OPERATING • When using the speed control, if you experience speed Towing Tips drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, you can get back to cruising speed. and backing up the trailer in an area located away from •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive City Driving Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...521 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..533 ▫ Description ......533 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
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520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ..556 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION ..... . .550 ▫...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the pull over and stop the vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated been lowered.
524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking And Changing A Tire 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the gear selector into PARK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 5. Turn OFF the ignition. help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: 6.
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528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3.
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530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position. Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 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 lug nuts and tire. 7.
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532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 10.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 Road Tire Installation 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. seated against the wheel.
534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Operation The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk. Tire Service Kit Components 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob 2 — Deflation Button 6 —...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Power Button Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Push and release the Power Button (4) once to symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. turn On the Tire Service Kit.
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536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES on the ground. This will provide the best positioning WARNING! (Continued) of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- necessary to place the valve stem in this position sician immediately.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 • After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the valve stem.
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540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is available.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at CAUTION! (Continued) least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end 1.
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542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after 4.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.
544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end CAUTION! of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater 7.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 NOTE: The remote battery posts are viewed by standing WARNING! on the right side of the vehicle looking over the fender. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON.
546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with in the reverse sequence: the discharged battery.
548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE you should have the battery and charging system in- If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it spected at your authorized dealer. can often be moved using a rocking motion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
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550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- death for those in or around the vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right. Console Storage Bin 3. Remove plastic cover under the bin by using the slot provided to access the Manual Park Release lever.
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552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged To Reset The Manual Park Release: position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is NOT ALLOWED operable: •...
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554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Condition Wheels OFF The RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front NOT RECOMMENDED NOT ALLOWED (but, if used, same limi- tations as above) Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used: •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with position, not the ACC position. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
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556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km). CAUTION! • Towing this vehicle using any other method can cause If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 access this information to assist with the diagnosis and For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices — If service of your vehicle and emissions system. Equipped With Uconnect 8.4 Radio” and “Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access” in your WARNING! Owner’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cybersecurity”...
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564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not happen: ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 system to update. A recheck with the above test routine DEALER SERVICE may then indicate that the system is now ready. Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is operations in an expert manner.
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must fully warmed engine is shut off.
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568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has tion.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equivalent is recommended for all operating tempera- equivalent is recommended for all operating tempera-...
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and ber should not be used.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “Mainte- The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters nance Schedules” section for the proper maintenance varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be intervals.
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572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in WARNING! the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can engine compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump- Starting Procedures”...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
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574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! (Continued) ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant service be performed by authorized dealer or other under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 A/C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood, behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers. When installing a new filter, ensure its proper orientation. 1.
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576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the maintenance intervals. direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Body Lubrication Windshield 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 periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should mild nonabrasive cleaner.
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid WARNING! The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the Commercially available windshield washer solvents front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care level at regular intervals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised CAUTION! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- WARNING! leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control •...
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580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Cooling System applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with WARNING! fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the radiator for any •...
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582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- to severe internal engine damage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Please review these recommendations for using Organic CAUTION! (Continued) Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard be compatible with the engine coolant and may MS.90032.
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584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will possible.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Coolant Level WARNING! (Continued) The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant system is hot or under pressure.
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586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Brake System Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- forming underhood services. In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
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588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine This could result in a collision. Parts”...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Automatic Transmission Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against using Selection Of Lubricant any special additives in the transmission. Automatic It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Fluid And Filter Changes The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis- life of the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 case fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole. ing Your Vehicle”...
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
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594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
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596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton Many are potentially flammable, and if used in based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. damage to the seat may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial clean damp cloth.
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. propriate replacement fuse with the same amp Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 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. Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment.
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600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may allow water to get into the power distribution result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue – Police Ignition Run / ACC #1 20 Amp Blue – Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2 – 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped –...
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602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue – Police Police Bat Feed #2 40 Amp Green / – Engine Cooling Pump (6.2L Supercharged) / 20 Amp Blue – Police Police Bat Feed # 3 20 Amp Blue –...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2 – 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller / Rad Fan Relays (Charger/300) / Electric Power Steering Module (Charger/300) / Fuel Pump Relay (Charger/300) / 5–Speed –...
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump – 5 Amp Tan Adaptive Cruise (Charger/300) – If Equipped – – Fuse – Spare Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
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606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow – Front PDC Feed #1 – – Fuse – Spare 60 Amp Yellow – Front PDC Feed #2 30 Amp Pink – Sunroof/Dome Lamp – Police 20 Amp Blue – Police 40 Amp Green –...
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass days, you may want to take these steps to protect your cartridge types.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp Overhead Console Reading Lamp Visor Vanity Lamps A6220 Glove Compartment Lamp – If Equipped Door Courtesy Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Optional Door Map Pocket/Cup Holder LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
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614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low/High Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen Bi 9005SL+ Function Projector) Low/High Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Dis- D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) charge (Premium HID Bi Function Projector) Front Park/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamp –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 BULB REPLACEMENT CAUTION! NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the conditions change to allow the condensation to change bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the back into a vapor.
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after Headlamps (HID) approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) License Lamp The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service- The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not able separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as serviceable separately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS CAUTION! (Continued) Important Information OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- thorized dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION! • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional •...
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine — 3.6L 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). Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En- gine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Engine — 5.7L 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). Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En- gine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission — 8-Speed Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
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624 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will sound, indicating that an Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change oil change is necessary. indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator scheduled maintenance.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 625 Severe Duty All Models Required Maintenance Intervals: Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle page for the required maintenance intervals. is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil RPM’s.
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626 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 627 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs.** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
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628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .633 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
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632 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .640 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....639 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 633 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.
634 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 635 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
636 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle those documents. to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited We appreciate that you have made a major investment Warranty expires.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 637 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! (Continued) In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. contained in vehicles and certain products of compo- nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should or other reproductive harm.
638 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE You can also obtain other information about motor NOTE: A street address is required when ordering vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. manuals (no P.O. Boxes). In Canada Service Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- should contact the Customer Service Department imme- mation that students and professional technicians need in...
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 639 problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests TIRE QUALITY GRADES and a complete list of all tools and equipment. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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640 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE significantly from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, teristics and climate. representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX 665 Washing Vehicle ......592 Windshield Defroster..... . .102 Water Windshield Washers .
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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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Can i shut my car off from my phone
Yes, you can shut off a 2016 Dodge Charger from your phone if it is equipped with a factory-installed Remote Start system. You can do this using the Uconnect Access App after logging in with your username, password, and four-digit Uconnect Security PIN.
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