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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 techni- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, satisfaction.
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INTRODUCTION 5 Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:...
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. 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 ▫ Tamper Alert ......18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....11 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Door Locks ..... .26 ▫ Important Safety Precautions ....36 ▫...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system includes a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition. Keyless Push Button Ignition This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob The key fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! (Continued) The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio could be seriously or fatally injured. Children Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The system uses a factory-mated key fob, a Keyless Push CAUTION! (Continued) Button Ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized the immobilization system may result in a loss of vehicle operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are pro- security protection.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming by the party responsible for compliance could void the a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle, if To Arm The System equipped. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm: Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve- 1.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior NOTE: lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm • The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy the vehicle security alarm. lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks disables the system from responding to all key fob buttons. This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors Using The Panic Alarm Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold doors.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Programming Additional Key Fobs Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. Key Fob Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: WARNING! • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans- • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or mission to be equipped with Remote Start. confined area.
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24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable with a one time push of the remote start button for Push and release the remote start button on the key fob two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • The gear selector is moved out of PARK. inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel • The brake pedal is pushed. upward.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. To provide a safer environment for small children riding in When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child- the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Passive Entry may be programmed on or off. Refer to Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from Panel”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”). Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a...
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Passive Entry key fob inside the car and it does not find any Passive Entry key fobs outside the car, then the car will unlock and alert the customer. NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry key fob is detected outside the vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry 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. Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking NOTE: •...
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If WARNING! Equipped Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do Pull window up switch for at least a half of a second and not let children play with power windows. Do not the window will go up automatically.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE down position). To enable the window controls and the WARNING! rear sunscreen, push and release the window lockout button again (setting it in the up position). There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk open with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating minimize the buffeting.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release Occupant Restraint Systems Features • Seat Belt Systems As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified belt properly (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “If You for further information) should be secured in a vehicle Need Consumer Assistance”...
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. BeltAlert Warning Sequence Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck-...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. being thrown out of the vehicle. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when WARNING!
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating a collision, it could even cut into you.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! (Continued) seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect equipped with a rear seat).
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest your hips, below your abdomen.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward only if the existing seat belt is not long enough.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu-...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children 2.
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Instrument Panel for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt WARNING! (Continued) buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear vanced Front Air Bags.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, WARNING! and also are needed to help keep you in position, away • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact from an inflating air bag.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Supplemental Side Air Bags When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: through the seat seam into the space between the occupant 1.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win- (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the trim out of the way and covers the window.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) are designed to WARNING! (Continued) activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. from the Side Air Bags, occupants must wear their The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular against the seats.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Side Impacts The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing system determines if a rollover event may In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid the ORC in be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the • Front and Side Impact Sensors process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag •...
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 WARNING! (Continued) seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag record such data as: system yourself.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read There are different sizes and types of restraints for children the information if they have access to the vehicle or the from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an EDR.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Re- Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age straint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- younger and who have not reached ible Child Restraint, facing rearward the height or weight limits of their...
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in younger, including a child in a rear-facing child the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the Children Too Large For Booster Seats seat belt. Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over WARNING! the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the WARNING! child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) used with the top tether anchorage to install the child Restraint System restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage...
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66 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 the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child 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 67 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating rear of the seat cushion where it meets the position located in the panel between the rear seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback and the rear window.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach following the instructions below. See the section “Installing to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint WARNING! rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in • Improper installation of a child restraint to the the straps according to the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child WARNING! (Continued) Restraints In This Vehicle • Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 the...
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is For some second row seats, you may need to recline the locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to Anchorage install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide WARNING! better access to the tether anchorage.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Transporting Pets CAUTION! Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or in the engine or damage may result.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con- •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Seat Belts the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, feel the air directed against the windshield.
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasteners on a regular basis. passenger’s side floor area. •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......86 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED .
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82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry ▫ Multifunction Lever ....121 Key Fob To Memory .....113 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 ▫ To Cancel ......139 MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .
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84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ FCW Limited Warning ....157 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ....175 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ....186 ▫ Glove Compartment .....194 ▫...
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS 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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 • Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support for WARNING! (Continued) Uconnect Access. Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do • Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other so may result in an accident involving serious injury or vehicle issues.
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88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a SOS NOTE: operator is made, the SOS Call system may transmit the • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized following important vehicle information to a SOS op- by the subscriber.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire AN ACCIDENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES, or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL location), do not wait for voice contact from an NOT OPERATE.
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90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle device • The SOS Call system software and/or hardware are requires service. Please contact your dealer.” damaged during a crash. • The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon- WARNING! nected during a vehicle crash.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved WARNING! (Continued) by the party responsible for compliance could void the Guardian services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do user’s authority to operate the equipment. so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death.
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach WARNING! (Continued) Lighting — If Equipped side convex mirror could cause you to collide with Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal and another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror approach lighting contain four LEDs, which are located in when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the upper outer corner of each mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE.
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 NOTE: The Automatic Fold/Unfold Mirrors feature is not rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Win- turned on when delivered from the factory. The Automatic dow Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Fold/Unfold Mirrors feature can be turned on and off Vehicle”...
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED Visor The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motor-...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detec- tion zones. • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change.
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98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown) The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an Side Monitoring audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume if the...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed of side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
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100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent berms, etc.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where the vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately Modes Of Operation 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Programmable Features”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM 2. The device must accept any interference received, in- system, the radio volume is reduced so the alert can be cluding interference that may cause undesired operation heard more clearly.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats WARNING! On models equipped with power seats, the switches are • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of these switches to move the driver’s seat up, down, for- control which could cause a collision and serious...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of the direction of the switch.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or WARNING! decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch upward or • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin downward to raise or lower the lumbar support. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect setting on. system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. •...
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HI, LO or off heat settings. The Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in Located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that use.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
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110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. • Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 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: •...
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stabil- ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- key fob can be linked to memory profile 1, and the other ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and telescopic key fob can be linked to memory profile 2.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To program your key fob, perform the following: Memory Position Recall 1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position. NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on where TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD you have the driver’s seat positioned when you cycle the Two latches must be released to open the hood. vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be pro- grammed 0/30/60/90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The “Headlights On With Wipers” feature can be NOTE: turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to • The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of “Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Features” in placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: To Deactivate • The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward in turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to vehicle) to manually deactivate the system (normal “Uconnect Settings”...
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on when the engine starts, headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The headlights must be used for normal nighttime driving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Multifunction Lever NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by visibility.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Ambient Light Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off Courtesy Lights automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the...
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if located on the left side of the instrument panel.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Ambient Light Control Dome Light Position Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights and ambient light located in the overhead console.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers of approximately 36 seconds between cycles. The delay and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is ACC position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume CAUTION! (Continued) the intermittent interval previously selected. • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is the windshield wiper blades from returning to the turned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles off position.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The “Headlights On With Wipers” feature can be The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Features”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position, the automatic transmission gear selector is in the NEUTRAL position and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h), unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
130 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Press the heated steering wheel button a second time WARNING! to turn the heating element off. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- wheel to operate.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator speed control functions are operated at the same time. If operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 To Set A Desired Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle has reached To Increase Speed the desired speed, push the SET (+) or SET (–) button and When the Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by release.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the SET (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button decrease in set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: WARNING! • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, ACC Speed Control can be dangerous where the system will maintain a fixed set speed. cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could •...
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136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop while • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience following a target vehicle and hold the vehicle for system. It is not a substitute for active driving two seconds in the stop position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the driver door is open at low speeds. • When the driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds. To Activate/Deactivate Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position. If the system is set when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed shall be defaulted to 20 mph •...
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Setting The Following Distance In ACC If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES (resume) The specified following distance for ACC can be set by button. Then, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), The instrument cluster display will display the last set three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Indicator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance setting, re- gardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To Vary The ACC Speed To Increase Speed While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by pushing the SET (+) button. The driver’s preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped.
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144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the • Pushing the SET (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 the driver will either have to push the RES (resume) If the target vehicle does not start moving within two button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the ACC ACC to the existing set speed.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: The instrument cluster display will show the current ACC •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and highly reflective areas (i.e.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Clean Front Windshield” Warning NOTE: If the “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- than once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or shield”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stabil- a side lane.
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system to take action.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other WARNING! (Continued) than an authorized service facility could void authorization even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since to use this equipment. neither the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode vehicle-to vehicle distance is detected.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The driver’s preferred units can be selected through the To Decrease Speed instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. can decrease speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) To Resume Speed • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button release.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 potential frontal collision. The warnings and limited brak- ing are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors, as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent such When FCW is selected off, there will be an FCW OFF icon misuse of the system, after four Active Braking events that appears in the instrument cluster display.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which Service FCW Warning allows for a more dynamic driving experience. If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster display reads: NOTE: • ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required •...
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the LaneSense system provides a visual warning through Turning LaneSense On Or Off the instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to The default status of LaneSense is off. remain within the lane boundaries. The LaneSense button is located on the center stack below The driver may manually override the haptic warning by the Uconnect display.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been 7.0 Instrument Cluster Display Screen — If Equipped approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left When the LaneSense system is on; the lane lines are gray thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin line when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected remains solid yellow and the LaneSense telltale changes...
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160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected yellow. At this time torque is applied to the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lane boundary. • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • For example, if approaching the left side of the lane the Follow these steps to change the LaneSense settings: steering wheel will turn to the right. 1. Press the “Controls” button located on the bottom of the Uconnect touchscreen display.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direc- tion, depending on the location, type and orientation of the IF EQUIPPED obstacle. The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear and/or The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front fascia/ front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up or...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 ParkSense Display If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left Rear Park Assist and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound When the vehicle is in REVERSE and an obstacle has been tone.
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164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
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166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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: Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 inches 59-47 inches 47-39 inches 39-25 inches 25-12 inches Less than tance than (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 inches (inches/cm) 79 inches (30 cm) (200 cm) Arcs —...
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168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Park Assist When the vehicle is in DRIVE the ParkSense Warning screen will be displayed when an obstacle is detected. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
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170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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: WARNING ALERTS Front Distance Greater than...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high. Service The ParkSense Park Assist System The factory default volume setting is medium. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense System has ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display through ignition cycles.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE pop-up duration. The vehicle graphic will remain dis- ParkSense System Usage Precautions played for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Refer to NOTE: “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your • Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, Instrument Panel”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it WARNING! (Continued) could provide a false indication that an obstacle is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper. not used for towing.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF REVERSE. However, this feature is cancelled if the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is EQUIPPED shifted into PARK or the vehicle’s ignition is cycled to the Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear OFF position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING! The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Drivers must be careful when backing up even when and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door Opener using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always (HomeLink) and power sunroof switches may also be check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to included, if equipped.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 can also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of the pushed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To erase the channels, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes. NOTE: •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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 trans- mitter button.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not seconds each time).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON. then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency Make sure while programming HomeLink with the engine signal from the hand-held transmitter.
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182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling 5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door observe the indicator light. or gate motor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the Troubleshooting Tips indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here release the button. are some of the most common solutions: 3.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- that has a “stop and reverse”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING! (Continued) children, can become entrapped by the power sun- roof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Opening Power Shade — Express To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward. Push the shade switch rearward and release it within The sunroof will move rearward and automatically stop at one-half second and the shade will automatically open to full open position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Pinch Protect Feature Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the the switch will stop the shade. sunroof during Express Close operation.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to outlets should be removed or turned off when the approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against turned to the LOCK position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the WARNING! maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center console power outlet. When the Media Hub is not in use, Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the the outlet can deliver up to 120 Watts (10 Amps).
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190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear CAUTION! (Continued) console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered all • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery “B+”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Retractable Cover...
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192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled When using the cupholder in the “Hot” position, avoid cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep contact with the heated portion of the cupholder in warm beverages warm and cool beverages cool.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve- passengers.
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Two separate storage compartments are also located un- derneath the center console armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Center Console Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on Glove Compartment rails for access to the lower storage area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Door Storage The door panels contain storage areas. Upper Storage Tray WARNING! Front Door Trim Storage Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli- sion.
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the seatback above the seat strap.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Grocery Bag Hooks WARNING! (Continued) The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks, The weight and position of cargo and passengers can located on either side of the rear cargo area. change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han- dling.
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Net The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net to keep items secure while driving. Cargo Net Attachments 1 — Top Attachment 2 — Bottom Attachment Rear Cargo Net REAR WINDOW FEATURES Attachment Rear Window Defroster To attach the cargo net the clips must be hooked through...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For The power sunshade can be operated using the Uconnect an additional five minutes of operation, push the button a System. second time. Press the “Controls” button and then press the “Rear Sunshade”...
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 ▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...203 Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....204 Equipped .
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202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..267 ▫ Phone .......284 ▫...
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Premium Instrument Cluster...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem- 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be (RPM x 1000).
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS All active telltales will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon The warning/indicator lights switch on in the instrument equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell- panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic tales are optional and may not appear.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 appli- cation. 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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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by WARNING! placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or dangerous.
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210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 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 engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 prob- lem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 WARNING! CAUTION! If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- mission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Door Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and not fully closed. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime. Trunk Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 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/RUN position before engine start.
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216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. With Drive Mode, the ESC OFF indicator will be lit any time the Traction Mode is set to Sport, Track or Full OFF.
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218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main- ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels tain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal (10.6 L), this light will turn on and a single chime will sound. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Service Forward Collision Warning Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Forward Collision Warning Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate a fault in the Forward Collision Warning System. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
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222 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 223 Service Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator Light This light will turn on when a ACC is not operating and needs service. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Green Telltale Indicator Lights LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the sys- tem is “armed”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
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226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 multi- function lever is moved down (left) or up (right).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Sport Mode Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Sport Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active. White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light...
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 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.
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230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by Left And Right Arrow Buttons: pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Using the left or right arrow button allows you wheel: to cycle through the submenu items of the Main menu item.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 For Screen Setup: scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi- cator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine • The OK button allows user to enter menu and sub- oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your menus.
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232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display controls Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life for the following procedure(s): 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to the START/STOP button and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped Cruise Control This area will show reconfigurable white telltales. These telltales include: • Cruise Control Ready This telltale will illuminate white to indicate that the Cruise Control system is activated. •...
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234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature — If Equipped The Vehicle Info consists of the following submenu (push- The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC ing the left or right arrow button will allow you to scroll system settings.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Lane Sense On The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC • When LaneSense is activated, the display will read activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “LaneSense On.” • Distance Setting Change Refer to “LaneSense —...
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236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Info Screen Setup Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Trip Menu item is displayed in the instrument cluster Screen Setup Menu displays in the instrument cluster display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 • Average (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l) 5. Odometer • Current (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l) • Show (default) • Trip A Distance • Hide • Trip B Distance 6. Gear Display • None • Full (default) •...
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238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current • HVAC System drive cycle. • 115V AC Power Inverter System When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 • The battery was recently replaced and was not charged After a trip: completely. • Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad- • The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys- tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and when the vehicle was parked.
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240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and takes appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a com- WARNING! (Continued) puter or other devices, your vehicle may require software increase the possibility for vehicle systems to be updates to improve the usability and performance of your breached.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement and “Onboard UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintain- For detailed information about your Uconnect 8.4 radio, ing Your Vehicle”. refer to the following images for the correct Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For Canadian residents with the below radio configuration, CAUTION! please refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Owner’s Manual Supple- ment. Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen. Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And Refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Owner’s Manual Supplement Buttons On The Faceplate...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Buttons On The Faceplate Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 Settings Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Press the “Apps ” button, and then press the “Set- there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right tings”...
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244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL up or down arrow button on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings. Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Setting Name Selectable Options • To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the inte- rior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions. Set Theme NOTE: When in the “Set Theme”...
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246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Navigation Turn-By- Turn Displayed In Cluster — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in- strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. Units After pressing the “Units”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Length Brief Detailed Show Command List Never With Help Always Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
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248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped NOTE: The “Show Time In Status Bar” feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. Safety &...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Setting Name Selectable Options NOTE: The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature provides an audible and/or visual warning to potential forward colli- sions. The feature can be can be set to “Far”, or set to “Near”. The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away.
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250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options LaneSense Strength Medium High — If Equipped NOTE: When the “LaneSense Strength” feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures. Sound Only Sound and Display ParkSense —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Setting Name Selectable Options NOTE: The Rear ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the Uconnect System. The chime volume settings include Low, Medium, and High. ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles. Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse NOTE:...
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252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Blind Spot Alert — Lights Lights & Chime If Equipped NOTE: • When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see ac- tive guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The im- age will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”...
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254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped Auto Dim High Beams —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When the “Auto Unlocks On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmis- sion is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
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256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, only the driver’s door will unlock with the first press of the key fob unlock button. You must press the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — If Equipped NOTE: • This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the ve- hicle.
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258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, the driver’s seat will automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade “Speaker” Icon Arrow Buttons NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows to adjust, or tap the “Speaker”...
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260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Surround Sound — If Equipped NOTE: The “Surround Sound” feature provides simulated surround sound mode. To make your selection, press the “Sur- round Sound” button on the touchscreen, select “On” or “Off.” AUX Volume Offset —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Do Not Distrub Paired Phones And Audio Sources List Of Paired Phones and Audio Sources NOTE: The “Paired Phones And Audio Sources”...
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262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start Channel Skip Name of Channel NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to skip channels. To make your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on the touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings Cancel NOTE: When this feature is selected, it will reset all settings to their default settings. To restore the settings to their default setting, press the “Restore Settings”...
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264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information After pressing the “System Information” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options System Information System Software Information Screen NOTE: When the “System Information” feature is selected, a “System Software Information” screen will appear, displaying the system software version.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL Located on the rear of the front center console are dual USB “Charge Only” ports. This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS Pushing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ The remote sound system controls are located on the rear AUX/VES, etc.). surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock positions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines off during mobile device operation when not using found in radio frequency safety standards and recommen- Uconnect (if equipped). dations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific com- munity.
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If this equipment does cause harmful interference to This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). radio or television reception, which can be determined Operation is subject to the following two conditions: by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour- aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Automatic Climate Control Overview Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls...
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270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Climate Control Descriptions NOTE: Icons and descriptions can vary based upon vehicle equipment. Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Icon Description AUTO Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and auto- matic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode.
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272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description SYNC Button Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature on/off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the driver temperature setting.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Icon Description Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: CAUTION! • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the heating elements: the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Recirculation 2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem- When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, perature control buttons. Once the desired temperature or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate is displayed, the system will achieve and automatically interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation Override properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration of coolant is used. Refer to “Maintenance Procedure” in This system offers a full complement of manual override “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. features.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The climate control system filters outside air containing windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be totally collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, can cause filtered out.
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278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 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 an are easily changed for your convenience.
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 instruc- tions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts Basic Voice Commands by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any Command from current category. point while using your Uconnect system.
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice Push the VR button . After the beep, say recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the top of the • Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM touchscreen. •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Media Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxil- iary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and AUX devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.) Push the VR button .
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the Phone button .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: •...
• For the 8.4 Uconnect System, say: “Enter state.” • For the 8.4 NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.” 2. Then follow the system prompts. TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 NOTE: Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- Vehicle Health Reports** rized by the subscriber. Vehicle Health Alert** An included trial and/or subscription is required to take Performance Pages Plus** advantage of the SiriusXM Guardian services in the next **If vehicle is equipped.
For further information go to the Owner • Press the Remote button on the navigation bar at the Site website (owners.dodge.com, or owners.chrysler.com). bottom of the app to Lock/Unlock, Remote Start, and activate your horn and lights remotely.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the Apple CarPlay — If Equipped following commands: Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to interact • Show fuel prices with Siri through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smartphone’s data plan to project your •...
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Android Auto — If Equipped Android Auto allows you to use your voice to interact with Android’s best-in-class speech technology through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smart- phone’s data plan to project your Android powered smart- phone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde- sired operation.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave children or animals inside parked inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat cause serious injury or death.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE button, as long as the Remote Start/ START/STOP Button...
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 4. If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, push and release the 4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to ENGINE START/STOP button with the vehicle speed return the ignition to the OFF position. below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a “Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, Emergencies”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 301 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- mission gear selector. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in verse.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING Ignition Park Interlock Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the OFF mode. This helps the •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 303 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit mission gear selector. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in someone or something.
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission adapts its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along with environmental and road conditions. The transmission electronics are self- calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Gear Ranges When exiting a vehicle, always: • Apply the parking brake. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. • Shift the transmission into PARK. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to •...
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK posi- tion is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle. access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 307 The following indicators should be used to ensure that you WARNING! have properly engaged the transmission into the PARK position: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices •...
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when for increased engine braking. To access the LOW position, operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in push down on the gear selector and rotate it fully clock- hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while wise.
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 1. Stop the vehicle. eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im- prove overall vehicle performance. This system can also 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If not, shift provide you with more control during passing, city driv- the transmission to NEUTRAL.
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310 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift to first In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, unless an gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver engine lugging or overspeed condition would result.
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 To disengage AutoStick mode, press and hold the (+) shift SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED paddle until D or S is once again indicated in the instrument cluster. Shifting out of SPORT mode will also disable AutoStick. You can shift in or out of AutoStick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accel- erator pedal.
312 STARTING AND OPERATING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning message appears after engine start up, or during driving, it means This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All- that the AWD system is not functioning properly and that Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available opti- service is required.
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and WARNING! the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differ- wheels.
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal- • Always check the depth of the standing water before low standing water, consider the following Cautions and driving through it. Never drive through standing Warnings before doing so.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING the instrument cluster, this indicates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. Refer to “Instrument Cluster The electric power steering system will give you good Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in further information.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in the Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking instrument cluster will illuminate. brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the PARK position.
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully injury.
318 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for Your vehicle may also be equipped with Ready Alert example, repeated brake applications with the engine Braking (RAB), and Rain Brake Support (RBS). OFF), the brakes will still function. The effort required to Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required This function manages the distribution of the braking...
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- vehicle stability and brake performance under most brak- ment that may be susceptible to interference caused ing conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel by improperly installed or high output radio trans- lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking.
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! (Continued) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking that could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The sys- others. tem detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the ABS is designed to function with the OEM tires.
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 • The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction WARNING! (Continued) (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which backing uphill is in REVERSE gear). could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of •...
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322 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA Disabling And Enabling HSA HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the towing a trailer. current setting, proceed as follows: •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 6. Push the “ESC Off” button located in the lower switch will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel bank below the climate control four times within twenty that is not spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if TCS seconds.
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324 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/ WARNING! (Continued) Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when the TCS is • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main- active. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac- Light”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Partial Off NOTE: • For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a momen- The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more tary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Multiple spirited driving experience is desired. This mode may momentary button pushed may be required to return to modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation, which ESC On.
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC modes may also be affected by drive modes – if WARNING! (Continued) equipped. accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or WARNING! hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions. •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed are up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing appropriate brake and may also reduce engine power to road conditions.
328 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking (RAB) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach Tire Markings full braking during emergency braking situations. It antici- pates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer- NOTE: gency use only. Temporary high pressure compact spare • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall design standards.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
334 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. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Tire And Loading Information Placard WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to XXX lbs.”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 337 (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and NOTE: cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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338 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- ommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never over- load them.
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Tire Pressure • Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and vehicle control. satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
340 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear CAUTION! Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture for earlier tire replacement.
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which Radial Ply Tires equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. WARNING! Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on during operation.
342 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Types WARNING! All Season Tires — If Equipped Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You All season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or Summer, Fall and Winter).
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and Spare Tires — If Equipped traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- of a spare tire, please refer to the “Tire Service Kit”...
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344 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact have limited tread life.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Limited Use Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Life Of Tire Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors oil, grease, and gasoline. including, but not limited to: Replacement Tires •...
348 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer WARNING! (Continued) or original equipment dealer with any questions you may • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad- have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equate speed capability can result in sudden tire equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the failure and loss of vehicle control.
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • Due to limited clearance for an All Wheel Drive (AWD) CAUTION! (Continued) vehicle, P235/55R19, 235/55R19 tires with the use of a • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S” tighten after driving about ½...
350 STARTING AND OPERATING Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, TIRE QUALITY GRADES quiet ride. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Traction Grades under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor- The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, mance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum B, and C.
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the Operating”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the CAUTION! (Continued) tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under- replacement equipment that is not of the same size, inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, type, and/or style.
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354 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver module. • Four TPM sensors. • Various TPMS messages, which display in the instru- ment cluster. • TPM Telltale Light. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instru- ment cluster and a chime will sound when tire Tire Pressure Monitor Display pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 355 NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need message for a minimum of five seconds and then display to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the sensor is not being received.
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles With Compact Spare cluster will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. (- -) in place of the pressure value. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TPM SYS- (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and TEM” message and then display dashes (--) in place of the (2) This device must accept any interference received, pressure values.
358 STARTING AND OPERATING of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these Vehicle Limited Warranty.
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 • Poor engine performance. CAUTION! (Continued) • Poor cold start and cold drivability. blends may result in starting and drivability problems, • Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion. damage critical fuel system components, cause emis- sions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or cause CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications the “Malfunction Indicator Light”...
360 STARTING AND OPERATING therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether Fuel System Cautions the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. CAUTION! Materials Added To Fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF system can result in civil penalties being assessed against EQUIPPED you. E-85 General Information Carbon Monoxide Warnings The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel vehicles only.
362 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking rough idle following start up may be experienced even if materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near the above recommendations are followed, especially the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas...
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time it Ethanol compatible service components are required.
364 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 door Fuel Filler Door Release Switch using the inside release button.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 365 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” CAUTION! or shuts off the fuel tank is full. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” 6. Maintain nozzle in filler for 5 seconds to allow nozzle to the fuel tank after filling.
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release located in the trunk. Follow the steps below to open the fuel door in case of an emergency: 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Vehicle Certification Label Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. axles.
368 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 GAWRs.
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Common Towing Definitions Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear you in understanding the following information: axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
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370 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addi- The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be tion of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes that typically provides adjustable friction associated with...
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as Consider the following items when computing the weight part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it on the rear axle of the vehicle: should never exceed the weight referenced on the “Tire and •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Towing Requirements WARNING! (Continued) To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough components the following guidelines are recommended: slack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a WARNING! grade.
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374 STARTING AND OPERATING in “Starting And Operating” for information on tread CAUTION! wear indicators and for the proper inspection procedure. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa- (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! (If Equipped) • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for tem and cause it to fail.
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376 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 —...
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Towing Tips AutoStick — If Equipped • When using the AutoStick shift control, select the high- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and est gear that allows for adequate performance and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy avoids frequent downshifts.
378 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, CAUTION! ETC.) Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or case damage.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....391 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .380 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between the center air outlets. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 **Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/ CAUTION! bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the vehicle.
382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire.
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle is being jacked. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for Jacking And Changing A Tire lifting this vehicle during a tire change. •...
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386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
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388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Mount the spare tire. NOTE: • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a CAUTION! center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 nut torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in this WARNING! section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your autho- To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do rized dealer or at a service station.
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! (Continued) • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch WARNING! bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. •...
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 3. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the posi- cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with tive (+) post of the booster battery. the discharged battery.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will main- WARNING! tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be failure, of the axle and tires.
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MANUAL PARK RELEASE Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. WARNING! 2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the Park Release lever.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right. Tether Strap Location To Reset The Manual Park Release: 1.
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! (Continued) damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • The manufacturer does not recommend towing this equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment vehicle using a tow dolly.
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission from improper towing is not covered under the New is operable, this vehicle may be flat towed (with all four...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain Response System.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ A/C Air Filter ......414 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ...403 ▫...
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402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..437 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ..446 VEHICLE STORAGE .....442 FLUID CAPACITIES .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running, diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the severe catalytic converter damage and power loss performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic trans- will soon occur.
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II WARNING! (Continued) system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently vehicle control could occur that may result in an serviced, or recently had a dead battery or a battery accident involving serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully use of non-Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will illuminated until you place the ignition in the off posi- not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. tion or start the engine.
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance flush is needed because of component malfunction, services determined by the engineers who designed your use only the specified fluid for the flushing proce- vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 maintained at the correct level.
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410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Mopar SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equiva- chemicals can damage your engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the engine oil filters should be used to assure most efficient service. certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are number should not be used.
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic mainte- burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to nance required.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) positive post and the negative cable is attached to the system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flam- negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) mable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap- and negative (-) and are identified on the battery proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys- case.
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If A/C Air Filter Equipped The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood, R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. A/C Air Filter 5. Close the filter access cover. Filter Access Cover 3. Remove the used filter. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main- tenance intervals.
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, dry windshield.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into information can be found on most washer fluid containers. the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) of cation or oil change.
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418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service, fuel only.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Cooling System Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. DO WARNING! NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN •...
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420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (anti- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam- freeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000 miles age and may decrease corrosion protection.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized Cooling System Pressure Cap water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant...
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422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032 should regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a WARNING! minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- tection of your engine which contains aluminum com- bly a collision.
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. WARNING! (Continued) However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak- checkup may be needed. ing, resulting in sudden brake failure.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the CAUTION! transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom- mended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as transmission;...
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The fluid level CAUTION! should be even with the bottom of the hole. Use this plug to add fluid as required. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- rized dealer immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Refer to What Causes Corrosion? “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint Your Vehicle” for further information. and protective coatings from your vehicle. Change Axle Fluid The most common causes are: Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
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428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s protective coating Black Satin Chrome Wheels. They will permanently dam- that helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing. age this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care CAUTION! (Continued) Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- carpeting. nently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with • Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents, Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic, glass cleaner.
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical WARNING! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar Total Clean, a mild the original fuse.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) CAUTION! The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the • When installing the power distribution center cover, engine compartment. This module contains fuses and it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi- relays.
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434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Electric Power Steering #1 – If Equipped / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Starter 40 Amp Green – Anti Lock Brake 30 Amp Pink –...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Electric Power Steering #2 – If Equipped / Radiator Fan #2 (6.2L Supercharged) 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue –...
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436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow ASD FEED #2 – 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller / Rad Fan Relays (Charger/300) – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center con- tains fuses and relays. Fuse cavity location and descrip- tions are printed on the inside of the power distribution center cover.
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438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow – Front PDC Feed #1 – – Fuse – Spare 60 Amp Yellow –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 REPLACEMENT BULBS All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement. Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp Overhead Console Reading Lamps Visor Vanity Lamps A6220...
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) 9005HL+ Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Daytime Running Lamp LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamp –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 position. Because of this, you should not attempt to 3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb unlock it. fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for ser- 4.
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the turn Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp signal (inboard) bulb cap. The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS CAUTION! (Continued) Important Information the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to CAUTION! MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as pos- sible.
450 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 Tech- nology). Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 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 Tech- nology). Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission — 8-Speed Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmis- sion.
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454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than indicator system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Check windshield washer fluid level. • Rotate the tires •...
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456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 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 457 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the follow- ing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer tow- ing.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ......460 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to bring the right papers with you, as well as your warranty folder.
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 • Vehicle delivery date and mileage Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands FCA US LLC Customer Center Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC P.O. Box 21–8004 P.O. Box 191857 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 San Juan 00919-1857 Phone: (800) 247-9753 Tel.: (787) 782-5757...
462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the responsible for any service contract other than the manu- United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an WARNING! (Continued) investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy reproductive harm.
464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Owner’s Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Master- assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint card, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted.
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INDEX 477 Rain Sensitive Wiper System....128 Unlatch The Trunk ......20 Rear Axle (Differential) .
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478 INDEX Safety Defects, Reporting .....463 Operating Instructions ..... .41 Safety, Exhaust Gas .
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INDEX 479 Sentry Key Replacement ..... .15 Speed Control (Cruise Control)....132, 135 Service Assistance .
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480 INDEX Synthetic Engine Oil ......410 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ... . .351 System, Remote Starting .
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INDEX 481 Trailer Towing......368 Uconnect Cooling System Tips ..... .377 Customer Programmable Features .
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482 INDEX Voice Recognition System (VR) ....279 Windshield Defroster......77 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.