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Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision. Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting hicle.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operat- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a ing procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury plate located on the left front corner of the instrument and/or death.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identifi- cation number and optional equipment. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Security System Manual Override ... .18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....11 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving ▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ....38 The Vehicle ......25 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Page 13: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition. Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature — Passive Entry This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go —...
Page 14: Key Fob
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and push to operate the ignition. Once the starter engages To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at and the engine starts remove the key fob from the keyless the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then ignition push button.
Page 15: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
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 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 16: General Information
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- WARNING! (Continued) cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- tion. N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved operate power windows, other controls, or move the by the party responsible for compliance could void the...
Page 17: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it Replacement Keys indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start the NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle engine.
Page 18: General Information
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash. The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: Rearming Of The System This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to...
Page 19: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF posi- 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: tion. • Push the lock button on the interior power door lock •...
Page 20: Security System Manual Override
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in ILLUMINATED ENTRY the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob door, the alarm will sound.
Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 MPH (8 km/h) and above If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to disables the system from responding to all key fob buttons “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To for all key fobs.
Page 22: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or doors and liftgate.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please dis- pose of them according to respect for environment and local laws. • Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers as specified by law or by taking them to an authorized dealer, which will deal with their disposal.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key, #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 25: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 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.
Page 26: How To Use Remote Start
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Fuel level meets minimum requirement NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans- • Vehicle Security Alarm is not signaling an intrusion mission to be equipped with Remote Start. WARNING! •...
Page 27: To Enter Remote Start Mode
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The Remote Start Abort message stays active until the To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. Vehicle Push and release the remote start button one time or allow To Enter Remote Start Mode the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
Page 28: Remote Start Comfort Systems - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- When Remote Start is activated, the heated steering wheel tion.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING! (Continued) should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 30: Power Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks NOTE: The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle keyless-go system if it is located next to a mobile The power door lock and unlock switches are located on phone, laptop or other electronic device;...
Page 31: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child- Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 32: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, block the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the keyless-go system from starting the vehicle. window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all If one of the vehicle doors is open, and the door panel doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s front switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have door handle.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked, the liftgate will open To Lock The Liftgate with the handle and no key fob is required. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking NOTE: Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the NOTE: door handle button. This could unlock the door(s). •...
Page 36: General Information
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob the front and rear passenger door windows. The window lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s controls will operate only when the keyless push button interior door panel.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 38: Wind Buffeting
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during “Auto Window Lockout Button Up,” it will reverse direction and then go back down. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 39: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and To Lock The Liftgate can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the windows open, then open the front and rear windows liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the together to minimize the buffeting.
Page 40: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the liftgate button on the key fob is pushed two WARNING! times, the turn signals will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime will be exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the NOTE: power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disen- • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle gage to allow manual operation. is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).
Page 42: Occupant Restraint Systems
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle seat as far back as possible and use the proper child are the restraint systems: restraint (refer to “Child Restraints”...
Page 43: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seat their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck- seat is unoccupied.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very WARNING! (Continued) sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the injury in a collision.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Seat Belts And Pregnant Women If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Seat Belt Pretensioner Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor in the event of a collision.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automati- cally pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat These head restraints are passive deployable components, belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not WARNING! deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However, if • All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the severity and type of the ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s eat until the head...
Page 55: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) WARNING! If the Active Head Restraints are triggered during a colli- Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect you in all sion, the front half of the head restraint will be extended types of collisions.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee Impact Bolsters The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the •...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine Redundant Air Bag Warning Light related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition detected, which could affect the Supplemental the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 58 56 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.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt WARNING! (Continued) buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vanced Front Air Bags.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, WARNING! (Continued) and also are needed to help keep you in position, away • Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact from an inflating air bag.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. 2.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries WARNING! (Continued) to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installa- impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the tion on the vehicle roof.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to never lean on or sleep against the door, side win- dows, or area where the side air bags inflate, even if more severe injuries in a collision.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the angled or offset frontal collisions where the front air bags internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated deploy. with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below: Rollover Events Air Bag System Components...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 If A Deployment Occurs irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for deployment.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Maintaining Your Air Bag System In the event of an impact, if the communication network WARNING! remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether •...
Page 67: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • These data can help provide a better understanding of WARNING! (Continued) the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a may be used.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Stan- children are safer when properly restrained in the rear dards.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Of Child Restraint 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...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach air bag.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have outgrown • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- or child restraint.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Anchors Only Anchors + Top...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the Restraint System top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Captain’s Chairs Second Row LATCH Positions (6 Passenger) • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child restraint) until the combined weight of the for using the LATCH anchorage sys- child and the child restraint is 65 lbs tem to attach the child restraint?
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage using a common lower with two or more child restraints. If LATCH anchorage? the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are 2nd Row Upper Tether Anchorage Locations found at the rear of the seat cushion where it There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear meets the seatback.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 3rd Row Upper Tether Anchorage Locations There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access them, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Seat LATCH 1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing. WARNING! •...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved Seat Belt forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child move it to its rear-most position to make room for the...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are WARNING! (Continued) equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not restraints.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Please see the table below and the following sections for more information. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations •...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the Anchorage tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Captains Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting 6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 89: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the WARNING! (Continued) limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top mental and should be avoided.
Page 90: Safety Tips
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NOTE: Never transport passengers in the cargo area. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even- •...
Page 91: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked side floor area. To check for interference, with the floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch...
Page 93: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lights WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch panel.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rear Cross Path (RCP) ....111 MIRRORS ......98 ▫...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Head Restraints ..... . .123 ▫ Headlight Delay......141 ▫...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ▫ Windshield Washer Operation ....149 ▫ To Activate/Deactivate ....160 ▫...
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Turning FCW On Or Off ....179 ▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ..192 ▫...
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ....205 ▫ Glove Compartment .....215 ▫...
Page 100: Mirrors
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right on the view through the rear window.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber. • The 9–1–1 and ASSIST buttons will only function if you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network. Other Uconnect services will only be operable if your Uconnect Access service is active and you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9-1-1 Call 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi- 1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the rearview mirror. tional help is needed. NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call system WARNING!
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate WARNING! (Continued) emergency responders and provide them with impor- can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates. aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electri- WARNING!
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the 9-1-1 Call system detects a malfunction, any of the Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors following may occur at the time the malfunction is de- beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the tected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle: 9-1-1 Call system operation.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 General Information WARNING! This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) and Assist, will NOT work without an operable this device must accept any interference received, includ-...
Page 106: Outside Mirrors
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to The driver’s side mirror will automatically adjust for glare center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of from vehicles behind you.
Page 107: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature will be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Win- dow Features”...
Page 108: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- visors. based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, Lift the cover to reveal the mirror.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone length starts located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road at the outside rear view mirror and extends approximately contamination so that the BSM system can function prop-...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 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 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 113: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 114: Modes Of Operation
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, includ- ing reducing the radio volume. WARNING! RCP is not a back up aid system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation.
Page 115: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a Blind Spot Alert Off detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no visual requested, the radio volume is reduced.
Page 116: Seats
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of move in the direction of the switch.
Page 118: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped Reclining The Seatback Some models are equipped with a six-way power passen- The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or ger seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard rearward.
Page 119: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Power Lumbar —...
Page 120: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 121: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into place.
Page 122: Heated Seats - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, cause you to lose control.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • 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. •...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of indicator lights changes from two to one, indicating the change.
Page 125: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated seats WARNING! (Continued) to operate. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the On models that are equipped with remote start, the driv- seat.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head WARNING! (Continued) restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment • Head restraints should never be adjusted while the button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push vehicle is in motion.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Rear Seats WARNING! The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust- • All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat is ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head folded to a load floor position, but do not return to their restraints are placed in their proper positions in...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints For improved visibility when in reverse, the third row head restraints can be folded using the Uconnect System.
Page 130: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Rear Seat Fold-Flat The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seat NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cush- ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Easy Access For Third Row 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback. Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat Fold the seat rearward and lock it into place. 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 stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 133: Rear Captain's Chairs - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped Fold-Flat The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seats NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cush- ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Access For Third Row Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. Tumble Strap WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in...
Page 135: Folding Third Row
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini console, there is WARNING! (Continued) a stepping pad to allow passengers to easily access the position the seat will not provide the proper stability third row seats.
Page 136: Driver's Memory Seat - If Equipped
134 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 stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 137: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • The memory position (1) and memory position (2) 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- buttons which are used to recall either of two pre- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and telescopic programmed memory profiles.
Page 138: Memory Position Recall
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Before programming your key fobs you must select Memory Position Recall the “Memory Linked To FOB” feature through the NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory Uconnect system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings ” in positions.
Page 139: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) cancelled, the driver’s seat and steering column (if forward of the rear stop.
Page 140: To Open And Close The Hood
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
Page 141: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 142: Automatic Headlights
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be pro- • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog grammed 0/30/60/90 seconds. light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less sus- ceptible to stone breakage than glass lights.
Page 143: Automatic High Beam - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Automatic High Beam — If Equipped Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system The Daytime Running Lights come on whenever the en- provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- gine is running, and the transmission is not in the PARK ing high beam control through the use of a digital camera position.
Page 144: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The headlight delay time is programmable through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/ Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
Page 145: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened or when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight switch) is rotated to its farthest upward position. If your vehicle is equipped with a key fob and the unlock button is pushed, the courtesy and dome lights will turn on.
Page 146: Battery Saver
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding The front map/reading lights are mounted in the overhead is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. console.
Page 147: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top visibility.
Page 148: Ambient Light - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibility steering column.
Page 149: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 150: Windshield Wipers And Washers
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features”...
Page 151: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washer Operation Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired.
Page 152: Mist
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the wind- shield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most sensi- following conditions: tive.
Page 154: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN WARNING! This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward Do not adjust the steering column while driving. or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- steering column.
Page 155: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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.
Page 156: Speed Control - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED wheel to operate. When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start The Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated...
Page 157: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed To Set A Desired Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle has reached speed control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 158: To Vary The Speed Setting
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will To Vary The Speed Setting continue to increase until the button is released, then the To Increase Speed new set speed will be established. When the Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by To Decrease Speed pushing the SET (+) button.
Page 159: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — continue to decrease until the button is released, then the IF EQUIPPED new set speed will be established. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving con- venience provided by cruise control while traveling on To Accelerate For Passing...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! (Continued) • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an ap- safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these propriate distance between vehicles. warnings can result in a collision and death or serious •...
Page 161: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WARNING! (Continued) You should switch off the ACC system: • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones). • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
Page 162: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To Activate/Deactivate You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 0 mph (0 km/h). on/off button. The ACC menu in the instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”...
Page 163: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 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 (32 km/h). If the system is set when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed shall be the current speed of the vehicle.
Page 164: To Turn Off
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position. NOTE: • If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer than two • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- seconds, then the system will cancel and the brake force tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 The driver’s preferred units can be selected through the To Decrease Speed instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. pushing the SET (-) button.
Page 166: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will speed. When driving up hill and down hill, the ACC continue to decrease in 10 km/h decrements until the system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds button is released.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Indicator” icon, and the system will adjust the vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance set- ting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
Page 169: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ACC Operation At Stop If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, your vehicle will resume motion without the need for any driver action.
Page 170: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control Set WARNING! (Continued) When the SET (+) or the SET (-) button (located on the in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow these steering wheel) is pushed, the display will read “ACC warnings can result in a collision and death or serious SET.”...
Page 171: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Display Warnings And Maintenance NOTE: If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” warning is active, Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Control is still available. For additional information, refer Warning to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the condition that deactivated the system is no read “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive shield” and the system will have degraded performance. Cruise Control Off”...
Page 173: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Service ACC/FCW Warning Offset Driving If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster display ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset reads “ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required” or from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from “Cruise/FCW Unavailable Service Required”, there may a side lane.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stabil- your lane.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Lane Changing Narrow Vehicles ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it moved fully into the lane.
Page 176: General Information
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations 2.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! To Increase Speed In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will not When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity can increase speed by pushing the SET (+) button.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
Page 179: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 To Resume Speed potential frontal collision. The warnings and limited brak- ing are intended to provide the driver with enough time to To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent such misuse of the system, after four Active Braking events within an ignition cycle, the Active Braking portion of FCW will be deactivated until the next ignition cycle. •...
Page 181: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Turning FCW On Or Off The default status of FCW is the “Medium” setting and the Active Braking is in the “On” setting. This allows the NOTE: The default status of FCW is “on”, this allows the system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle vehicle in front using audible/visual warnings and it...
Page 182: Fcw Limited Warning
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Service FCW Warning • The system will retain the last setting selected by the If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster display driver after ignition shut down. reads: • FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as over- •...
Page 183: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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 switch panel below The driver may manually override the haptic warning by the Uconnect display.
Page 184: Lanesense Warning Message
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the LaneSense system on, push the LaneSense LaneSense Warning Message button (LED turns off). A “Lane Sense On” message is The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift shown in the instrument cluster display. condition through the instrument cluster display.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is on, the LaneSense telltale is solid white when only the left lane marking has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster display if an unin- tentional lane departure occurs.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE instrument cluster display and a torque warning in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane departure occurs. Lane Sensed (Solid Yellow Thick Line, Solid Yellow Thin Line/Solid Yellow Telltale) • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been Lanes Sensed (White Lines/Green Telltale) approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left •...
Page 187: Changing Lanesense Status
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: • When enabled the system operates above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h). • Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings. • The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel whenever a safety system engages.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The automatic braking function is intended to assist the driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- • The driver can override the automatic braking function stacles while in REVERSE gear. by pressing the gas pedal, turning ParkSense off via ParkSense switch, or changing the gear while the auto- NOTE: matic brakes are being applied.
Page 189: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 cluster display indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The ParkSense Display system will become active again if the vehicle speed is When the vehicle is in REVERSE and an obstacle has been decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph detected, the warning display will turn on indicating the (9 km/h).
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Slow Tone Fast Tone Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
Page 192 190 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 Rear Greater...
Page 193: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Adjustable Chime Volume Settings The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch LED Rear chime volume settings can be selected from the will be off when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense Customer-Programmable Features section of the Uconnect switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the System, refer to “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 194: Cleaning The Parksense System
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruc- tion, and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues position and ParkSense is turned OFF, the instrument to appear, see an authorized dealer.
Page 195: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera CAUTION! delay turned off), the rear camera mode is exited and the • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to navigation or audio screen appears again.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Zone Distance To The Rear Of The Vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 197: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door Opener be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of the (HomeLink), power liftgate and power sunroof switches console.
Page 198: Courtesy Lights
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is corner of the lens.
Page 199: Sunglasses Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console, a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (handheld the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 200: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
198 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: •...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 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.
Page 202: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
200 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).
Page 203: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 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.
Page 204 202 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.
Page 205: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 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.
Page 206: General Information
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while conditions: programming the transceiver.
Page 207: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The power sunroof switch is located between the sun equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or visors on the overhead console. ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sun- roof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 208: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Pinch Protect Feature To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward. This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the The sunroof will move rearward and automatically stop at sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 209: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Wind Buffeting Relearn Procedure Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, there is a relearn pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. procedure that allows you to calibrate the sunroof when Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows the “Express Operation”...
Page 210: Electrical Power Outlets
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS not insert any other object in the power outlets as this Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power If your vehicle is equipped with a rear full center console, outlet located in the storage area of the center console. there is also a power outlet located in the lower storage area of the rear full center console.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear cargo power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Rear Cargo Power Outlet Fuse Rear Cargo Power Outlet NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be changed to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel from fuse location F90 to F91.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WARNING! (Continued) • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 214: Power Inverter - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 215: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders Rear Center Arm Rest Cupholders — If Equipped Front Seat Cupholders There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Full Console Cupholders — If Equipped The rear full console cupholders are equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passen- There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers gers.
Page 217: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Rear Mini Console Cupholders — If Equipped STORAGE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers Glove Compartment located in the front of the rear mini console. The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
Page 218: Door Storage
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Front Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The front center console contains both an upper and a access. lower storage area. To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid.
Page 219: Rear Full Center Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the front of the lid. The rear full center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower CAUTION! storage compartment. Remove any items stored in the console cupholders or NOTE: Lower storage compartment light is always on with devices with cords routing through upper storage area.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 When lifted forward there is access to the lower storage compartment. Fold Flat Mode Lower Storage Compartment NOTE: When the lower storage compartment is accessed, it allows the armrest to flip forward for “fold flat mode”. Fold flat mode allows the console armrest to be lowered below the fold flat seat plane and protect the armrest vinyl from damage when using the vehicle to haul cargo.
Page 222: Rear Mini Center Console - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Open storage areas, or cubby bins with removable liners, Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped are located rearward of the cupholders and in the lower An open storage area, or cubby bin with removable liner, is front of the console.
Page 223: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 CARGO AREA FEATURES To operate the flashlight, push the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area.
Page 224: Cargo Storage
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Storage Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped There is a removable storage bin located on the left side of NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to the rear cargo area. secure loads.
Page 225: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear moving.
Page 226: Rear Window Features
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.
Page 227: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Once the switch is released it will return to the OFF CAUTION! position. The wipers will cycle several times before return- ing to the parked position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: NOTE: As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the •...
Page 228: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Page 229: Deploying The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Deploying the Crossbars Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb crossbar on the opposite side. screws at both ends of the crossbar.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Starting with one crossbar, bend down the pivot supports Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the at each end. letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on the side rail. Bending Pivot Positioning Crossbars...
Page 231: Stowing The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Slide the cross bar into to the deploy position by moving it Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the towards the matching letter in the side rail. Be sure the deployment of the crossbars. crossbar is fully deployed with the crossbar pushed as far into the slot as possible.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail. Make CAUTION! sure the letters on the crossbar align with the matching letters on the side rail. Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the Once the driver’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail. thumb screws completely. Crossbar To Side Rail Tightening Crossbar...
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the WARNING! opposite side. Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve- hicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 CAUTION! (Continued) points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supple- mentary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with the tie loops. Check the straps and thumb wheels frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...238 Items .......270 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Controls ......330 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ..318 ▫...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 ▫ Register (8.4/8.4 NAV) ....368 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....... . .359 ▫...
Page 240: Instrument Panel Features
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Instrument Panel 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 3 — Radio 8 — Ignition Start/Stop Button 4 — Glove Compartment 9 — Dimmer Switch 5 —...
Page 241: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Tachometer WARNING! • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or (RPM x 1000). others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 2. Speedometer coolant.
Page 243: Warning And Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 4. Fuel Gauge WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank The warning/indicator lights switch on in the instrument when the Keyless Push Button Ignition is in the panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic ON/RUN position.
Page 244: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 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.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 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.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Transmission Temperature Indicator Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Indicator Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
Page 250 248 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.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering). Refer to “Power Steering”...
Page 252: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Liftgate Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Liftgate Open Warning Light This indicator will turn on when the liftgate is open. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime. Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 WARNING! CAUTION! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehicle operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive control system.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale What It Means Light • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive. • This light will come on when the vehicle is in an ESC event. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light —...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 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.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire CAUTION! maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main- tain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip- reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low ment tires and wheels.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2 gal (7.5 L) this light will turn on, and remain on un- til fuel is added. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 AWD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light AWD Low Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the all-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and service is required.
Page 261: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Failure Indicator Light This light will turn on when the LaneSense system is not operating and needs service. Please see your authorized dealer. Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale...
Page 262 260 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).
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the speed control has been set. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode. Sport Mode Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 265: White Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 White Telltale Indicator Lights Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the adaptive cruise control is on, but not set. Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means...
Page 266: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
264 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.
Page 267: Instrument Cluster Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY The Instrument Cluster Display Menu items consists of the following: The vehicle is equipped with an interactive cluster display, • Speedometer located in the instrument cluster, which offers useful information to the driver. With the ignition in the STOP/ •...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the up arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu. •...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 The Instrument Cluster Display is located in the center The instrument cluster display will normally display the portion of the cluster and consist of multiple sections: main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu.
Page 270: Engine Oil Life Reset
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages Until RUN Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OK feature.
Page 271: Instrument Cluster Display Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Service Electronic Throttle Control Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset • Service Power Steering 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to • Cruise Off the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
Page 272: Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Active Push Start Button • Service Transmission • Remote Start Canceled Fuel Low • Service Shifter • Remote Start Canceled Too Cold The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white or green telltales area on the right, and the amber or •...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Vehicle Info Transmission Temperature • Displays the actual transmission temperature. Push and release the up or down arrow button Oil Temperature until the Vehicle Info icon/title is highlighted in • Displays the actual oil temperature. the Instrument Cluster Display.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy The Trip A and Trip B information will display the following: • Distance Push and release the up or down arrow button • Average Fuel Economy until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title is high- •...
Page 275: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Stored Messages Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Current Gear Push and release the up or down arrow button • On until the Messages Menu item is highlighted. • Off (default setting) This feature shows the number of stored warning messages.
Page 276: Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - If Equipped
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip A Upper Left • None • Trip B • Compass (default setting) Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Outside Temp • Restore • Time • Cancel • Range To Empty (RTE) Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • 115V AC Power Inverter System When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the • Audio and Telematics System instrument cluster. Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state following conditions: of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate...
Page 278: Cybersecurity
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on • Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time when the vehicle was parked. and parking time). • The battery was used for an extended period with the •...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your NOTE: vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is software updates.
Page 280: Uconnect Settings
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer programmable features. Many fea- tures can vary by vehicle.
Page 281: Buttons On The Faceplate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Buttons On The Faceplate Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Push the MORE button on the faceplate to display the there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right menu setting screen.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Manual Auto Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Setting Name Selectable Options Set Language NOTE: When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English/Français/Español) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Lan- guage”...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 Always With Help Never Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Set Time and Format...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warning On/Off — If Equipped NOTE: Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warning Active Braking — If Equipped NOTE: The “Forward Collision Warning Active Braking” setting includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). The ABA applies additional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. When the “Sound Only”...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Lane Departure Warning Early Medium Late (LDW) — If Equipped NOTE: The “Lane Depature Warning (LDW)” setting determines at what distance the LDW system will warn you, through steering wheel feedback, of a possible lane departure. Medium High Lane Departure Strength...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec NOTE: When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine is shut off.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Daytime Running Lights Flash Lights With Lock Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE: The “Auto Door Locks”...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Setting Name Selectable Options Remote Door Unlock/Door Driver Unlock NOTE: When “Driver” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button, you must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob unlock button.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto-On Driver Heated/ Remote Start All Starts Ventilated Seat &...
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Engine Off Power 0 sec 45 sec 5 min 10 min Delay — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Engine Off Power Delay”...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: NOTE: Before compass calibration is performed, the compass variance zone should be set for best results. Setting Name Selectable Options Compass Variance...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Compass Variance Zone Map Compass Calibration NOTE: Press “Compass Calibration” on the touchscreen to enter calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the “Yes” button on the touchscreen and complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or me- tallic objects).
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Adjustable Options Equalizer Bass Treble NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Bass”, “Mid” and “Treble” settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–”...
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Setting Name Adjustable Options AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped NOTE: This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phones...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Subscription Info Sirius ID NOTE: New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Clear Personal Data Cancel NOTE: When the “Clear Personal Data” feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets.
Page 300: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 NOTE: Personal Settings • Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. Press the “Apps ” button, then press the “Settings” • Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings may button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting vary.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Night Auto Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Set Language NOTE: When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Espa- ñol) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Language”...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the instrument cluster display, and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measure are listed below: Setting Name Selectable Options Metric...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS Set Time Hours NOTE: The “Set Time Hours” feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touch- screen must be unchecked.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image with dynamic grid lines for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warn- ing On/Off — If Equipped NOTE: Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Sound Only Sound and Brake Warning-Plus (FCW+) Active Braking — If Equipped NOTE: The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)” setting includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). The ABA applies ad- ditional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Assist — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be- hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle. LaneSense Warning —...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Setting Name Selectable Options Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Hill Start Assist — If Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse Paddle Shifters Enable Disable Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available. Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Illumi- 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec nated On Approach NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Flash Lights With Lock Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press 2nd Press Sound Horn With Remote Start 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door All Doors 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.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Setting Name Selectable Options 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, steer- ing column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. Power Lift Gate Chime —...
Page 314 312 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 Engine Off Power 0 sec 45 sec 5 min 10 min Delay — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Engine Off Power Delay”...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade Speaker Icon NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by pressing and dragging the “Speaker Icon” toward any location in the box.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Settings After pressing the “Phone Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options List of Settings Do Not Disturb NOTE: Press “Do Not Disturb” to access the available settings. The following settings are: Auto Reply (both, text, call), Auto Reply Message (custom, default) and Custom Auto Reply Message (create message).
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Setting Name Selectable Options Channel Skip List of Channels NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. This feature allows you to select the channels you would like to skip. Subscription Info Sirius ID NOTE:...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Accessibility — If Equipped After pressing the “Accessibility” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Accessibility NOTE: The “Accessibility” feature announces a function prior to performing the action selected when using DVD/Blu-ray functions, when it is activated.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Clear Personal Data Cancel NOTE: When the “Clear Personal Data” feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets.
Page 320: Uconnect Radios - If Equipped
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement. USB device to the vehicles USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console.
Page 321: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Second Row USB Charging Port the vehicles iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPod or exter- Second row USB connector ports can be used for charging nal USB device may take a few minutes to connect), the purposes only.
Page 322: Uconnect Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System - If Equipped
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats: Open the LCD screen cover by lifting up on cover. Second Row Center Console USB Port UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is designed to give RSE System Screen •...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu-ray Disc is inserted into the Disc player, the screen(s) turn(s) ON automatically, the headphone transmitters turn ON and playback begins. RSE System Remote Control Channel Selectors RSE System Channel 1 (Rear 1) •...
Page 324: Dual Video Screen
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray Disc Player Play A Blu-ray Disc The Blu-ray Disc player is located in the center console. RSE System Headphone Channel Selectors • The system can be controlled by the front seat occupants utilizing either the touchscreen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 2. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 1 for driver’s side rear Using The Touchscreen Radio passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Rear 1. 3. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Rear 2.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. RSE Mute 8. RSE Mode Mute rear headphones for the current ignition cycle. Press- Select this button to change source for the active (high- ing mute again will unmute rear headphones. lighted) rear Screen/Channel on the rear media control screen.
Page 327: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Play Video Games 1. HDMI Input. Connect the video game console to the Audio/Video 2. Right audio in (red). RCA/HDMI input jacks located on the side of each seat. 3. Left audio in (white). 4. Video in (yellow). NOTE: Certain high-end video game consoles may exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 1. Press the Media button on the Uconnect radio touch- screen. 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight DISC by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, then push 2.
Page 329: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System • The Rear Seat Entertainment System is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and video simultaneously. • The Blu-ray Disc Player can play CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs.
Page 330: Blu-Ray Disc Player Remote Control - If Equipped
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped 3. SOURCE — Push to enter Source Selection screen. 4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch — Indicates which channel is being controlled by the remote control. When the selector switch is in the Rear 1 position, the remote controls the functionality of headphone Channel 1 (left screen).
Page 331: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 — Push and hold to fast rewind through the Headphones Operation current audio track or video chapter. The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. — Mutes headphone audio. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, 15.
Page 332: Controls
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls 3. Pushing the SOURCE button will advance to the next mode. The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. 4. When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen, use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navigate to NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before the available modes and push the OK button to select...
Page 333: Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and juris- dictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden- Warranty tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation may Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers the not apply to you.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information When watching a video source (Blu-ray Disc or DVD Video with the disc in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pushing the Disc Menu remote control’s SETUP button activates the Display Set- When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pushing tings menu.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • To change the current audio mode, push the remote • CD: CD-DA, VCD, CD-TEXT control’s SOURCE button. This will automatically select • DVD/CD: MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX (versions 3 – 6) the next available audio mode without using the Mode/ profile 3.0 Source Select menu.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play the Recorded Discs Video_TS portion of the disc. The Blu-ray Disc player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a CD- If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is playable ROM containing MP3 or WMA files.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • For MP3 files, only version 1 ID3 tag data (such as artist Disc Errors name, track title, album, etc.) are supported. If the Blu-ray Disc player is unable to read the disc, a Disc •...
Page 338: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Product Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technol- ogy must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses otherwise autho- rized by Macrovision.
Page 339: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push- CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC MAINTENANCE button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc in good condition, take different depending on which mode you are in. the following precautions: The following describes the left-hand control operation in 1.
Page 340: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Regulatory And Safety Information Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in USA/CANADA your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio is by relocating the mobile phone antenna.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • 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.
Page 342: Climate Controls
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio. Overview 5.0 Temperature Controls...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 8.4/8.4 NAV Temperature Controls...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Icon Description AUTO Button — If Equipped 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.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Driver And Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the Up button on the faceplate for warmer temperature settings or the Down button on the faceplate for cooler tem- perature settings.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Icon Description Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Climate Control OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF. Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The CAUTION! Front ATC Panel Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: •...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 To change the rear system settings: • Press the REAR CLIMATE button on the touchscreen to change control to rear control mode, Rear display (below) will appear. Control functions now operate rear system. • To return to the Front screen on the Uconnect 8.4 radio, press the Front Climate button on the touchscreen.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Headliner Rear Mode Controls Mode Select the desired air distribution mode from the selectable modes on the touchscreen. The rear air- flow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets, and floor outlets. Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Icon Description Rear Auto Indicator This indicates when the system is in Rear Auto mode. Rear Lock Button Press and release to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear tempera- ture and blower settings. Front Climate Button/Done Button Press and release to return to the Front Climate Control Screen.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Manual Temperature Control The rear MTC system has floor air outlets at the rear right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Icon Description Rear Mode Control Select the desired air distribution mode using the Mode Control Knob. The rear airflow distribu- tion mode can be adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets, and floor outlets. Panel Mode Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Rear Blower Control The rear blower control can be manually set to off, or any fixed blower speed by rotating the Blower Control Knob in the rear of the vehicle. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 NOTE: It is not necessary to move the temperature. The MAX A/C system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling performance. fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible. Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the Climate Control Functions prior settings.
Page 356: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL disabled automatically if this mode is selected. Attempting NOTE: to use Recirculation while in this mode will cause the LED • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. The in the control button to blink and then turn off. system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible.
Page 357: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of Operating Tips air circulated in the rear of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather conditions. CAUTION! Summer Operation Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side window fogging be- comes a problem increase blower speed.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart...
Page 360: Personalized Menu Bar
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
Page 361: Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0 or 8.4/8.4 NAV system.
Page 362: Get Started
360 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.
Page 363: Basic Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 364: Media
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, push the VR button and say “Help.” The system will provide you with a list of commands.
Page 365: Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Change source to Bluetooth • Change source to AUX • Change source to USB • Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata; Play genre Classical TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your AUX or USB device.
Page 366: Voice Text Reply
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Call John Smith • Dial 123-456-7890 and follow the system prompts • Redial (call previous outgoing phone number) • Call back (call previous incoming phone number) TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,”...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system prompts. PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later. Start without I’ll be late. Okay.
Page 368: Climate (8.4/8.4 Nav)
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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: •...
Page 369: Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 Nav)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 1. To enter a destination, push the VR button . After the beep, say: • 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.
Page 370: Register (8.4/8.4 Nav)
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- Voice Texting rized by the subscriber. Roadside Assistance Call An included trial and/or subscription is required to take 3G Wi-Fi Hotspot*** advantage of the Uconnect Access services in the next **If vehicle is equipped.
Page 371: Vehicle Health Alert
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 2. Press the “Uconnect Care” button on the touchscreen. 3. A helpful Uconnect Care Agent will register your ve- hicle and handle all of the details. Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ”...
Page 372: Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 Nav)
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Press the “Location” button on the bottom menu bar of Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text the app to bring up a map to locate your vehicle or send messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple a location to your Uconnect Navigation using Vehicle iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps: Finder and Send ‘n Go , if equipped.
Page 373: Yelp (8.4/8.4 Nav)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 TIP: TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Dis- • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if your tance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message.
Page 374: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4/8.4 Nav)
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV) Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4 NAV system.
Page 375: Siri Eyes Free - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your natural language to understand what you mean and will respond back to confirm your requests.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Getting Started Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone. Voice Recognition/Siri Buttons 1 — Phone Pick Up Button 2 — Voice Recognition/Siri Eyes Free Button Siri Enable Screens 3 — Phone Hang Up Button 1 — Select Settings On Your 3 —...
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 2. After the double beep, begin speaking to Siri. Examples of Siri commands and questions: • Play Rolling Stones • Send text message to John • Read text message from Sarah • Take me to the nearest coffee shop NOTE: •...
Page 378: Do Not Disturb
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Do Not Disturb NOTE: • Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones. With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes • Auto reply with text message is only available on on the road and hands on the wheel.
Page 379: Additional Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Additional Information © 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . .389 STARTING PROCEDURES ....383 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....383 ▫...
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ... . .412 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ....404 ▫...
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....432 ▫ General Information ....448 ▫...
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Common Towing Definitions....457 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....469 ▫...
Page 385: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if a location accessible to children, and do not leave the present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-...
Page 386: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a This feature allows the driver to operate complete stop. the ignition switch with the push of a • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle button, as long as the Remote Start/ has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the...
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator The ignition will remain in the ACC position. pedal.
Page 388: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -22°F Or −30°C)
386 STARTING AND OPERATING • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to WARNING! (Continued) return the ignition to the OFF position (instrument • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables cluster display will display “OFF”). may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C) or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 389: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 After Starting Refer to “Instrument Cluster” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will • The vehicle must be completely stopped. decrease as the engine warms up. •...
Page 390: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
388 STARTING AND OPERATING • Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an acceptable To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode cabin temperature has not been achieved. While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the •...
Page 391: To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System 4. The STOP/START system will reset itself back to an ON condition every time the ignition is turned off and back To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System Push the STOP/START OFF switch (located on the switch bank).
Page 392: Automatic Transmission
390 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one WARNING! (Continued) hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. someone or something. Only shift into gear when the The engine block heater cord is located: engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly •...
Page 393: Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park Interlock • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the a location accessible to children), and do not leave ignition can be turned to the OFF mode.
Page 394: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic gear selector located on the center console. The transmis- sion gear range (PRND) is displayed both above the gear selector and in the instrument cluster display. To select a gear range, simply rotate the gear selector.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the Gear Ranges accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the electronically WARNING! (Continued) shifted transfer case, ensure that the transfer case is in • The transmission may not engage PARK if the ve- AWD AUTO or LOW RANGE position on the AWD hicle is moving.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Before moving the transmission gear selector out of the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. PARK, you must start the engine and also press the When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the transmis- brake pedal.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE (D) Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged This range should be used for most city and highway periods with the engine running. Apply the parking brake driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts, and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the and the best fuel economy.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the engine turns OFF. Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab- normal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift to first Operation gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver When the transmission is in DRIVE, it will operate auto- should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the matically, shifting between the eight available gears.
Page 401: Sport Mode - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 To disengage AutoStick mode, press and hold the (+) shift ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION paddle until D is once again indicated in the instrument Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions cluster. You can shift in or out of AutoStick mode at any —...
Page 402: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) - If Equipped
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three- This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and Position Switch) — If Equipped highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. This is an electronic shift transfer case and it is operated by the AWD Control Switch, which is located on the center For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode can...
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD position have been met. To retry the selection, turn the AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the instrument control knob back to the current position, wait five sec- cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case...
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in LOW RANGE, the engine LOW Range speed is approximately three times that of the AWD AUTO All-Wheel Drive Low Range – This range provides low position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed speed all-wheel drive.
Page 405: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Shifting Procedure Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either of NOTE: the following procedures: • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case Preferred Procedure position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.
Page 406: On-Road Driving Tips
404 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. • If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt...
Page 407: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less WARNING! (Continued) than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water to minimize wave for differential action between the front to rear drive- effects. shafts. Driving in 4WD-LOW on pavement will cause Flowing Water driveline binding;...
Page 408: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
406 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand WARNING! In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or cannot control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt gear and shift the transfer case to LOW if necessary.
Page 409: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors, repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and whenever possible.
Page 410: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
408 STARTING AND OPERATING electric steering system experiences a fault that prevents it NOTE: from providing assist, you will still have the ability to steer • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer the vehicle manually. operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in Alternate electric power steering efforts can be selected steering effort, especially at low speeds and during...
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower NOTE: left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park • When the parking brake is applied and the transmission brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To release the is placed in gear, the “Brake”...
Page 412: Brake System
410 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving from the ignition and lock your vehicle. your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or •...
Page 413: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., Brake System Warning Light repeated brake applications with the engine off) the brakes The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when will still function. However, the effort required to brake the the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may vehicle will be much greater than that required with the stay on for as long as four seconds.
Page 414: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
412 STARTING AND OPERATING You also may experience the following when ABS activates: WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run for a short • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics time after the stop). from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase brak- •...
Page 415: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 service is required. However, the conventional brake sys- WARNING! tem will continue to operate normally if the “Brake System Warning Light” is not on. The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light”...
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! activate: • The feature must be enabled. There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, •...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 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: •...
Page 418: Traction Control System (Tcs)
416 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 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”...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC Partial Off system is in the “Partial Off” mode. The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired. This mode may ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation, which OFF Indicator Light...
Page 421: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 NOTE: evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles. the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
Page 422: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and EPS to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled modules that provides torque at the steering wheel for when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off”...
Page 423: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 424 422 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.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 426: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
424 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.
Page 427: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 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.
Page 428: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
426 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.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Tire And Loading Information Placard WARNING! (Continued) Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING This placard tells you important information about the: To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or 2.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 (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.
Page 432 430 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.
Page 433: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 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.
Page 434: Tire Inflation Pressures
432 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy CAUTION! Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always resulting in higher fuel consumption. reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture Tread Wear and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Page 435: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 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.
Page 436: Tire Types
434 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).
Page 437: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 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”...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 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.
Page 440: Tire Spinning
438 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”...
Page 441: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 •...
Page 442: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
440 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.
Page 443: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tions on the method of installation, operating speed, between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable and conditions for use. Always use the suggested handling.
Page 444: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
442 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tire rotation. The suggested rotation method is the “rearward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Tire Pressure Monitor Display NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. tire placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the the recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be turned off.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING will still be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Moni- CAUTION! (Continued) toring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires have sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pres- to an authorized dealership to have your sensor sure value.
Page 447: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an audible...
Page 448: Service Tpm System Warning
446 STARTING AND OPERATING the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The affects radio wave signals. vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 3.
Page 449: Tpms Deactivation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the instru- the vehicle for 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The ment cluster will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM TPMS will chime, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on message for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in and off for 75 seconds and then remain on and the place of the pressure value.
Page 450: General Information
448 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information use of higher octane “Premium” gasoline will not provide any benefit over “Regular” gasoline in these engines. The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and cause for concern.
Page 451: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87, Materials Added To Fuel hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer immediately.
Page 452: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
450 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, CAUTION! the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol or gasoline • Operate in a lean mode. containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15). Use of these •...
Page 453: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without CAUTION! (Continued) MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of these products contain high concentrations of metha- gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump; nol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether problems resulting from the use of such fuels or the gasoline contains MMT.
Page 454: Adding Fuel
452 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6. Wait five seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to allow fuel to drain from nozzle.
Page 456: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
454 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Push the inboard edge of the left storage bin to the CAUTION! center, this will pop up the outboard edge. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” 3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to the fuel tank after filling.
Page 457: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 NOTE: If the fuel door does not latch after the manual Payload release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load be manually returned to the closed position. weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
Page 458: Trailer Towing
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loose items securely before driving. all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 459: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, WARNING! follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. If the gross trailer weight is 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) or more, it is recommended to use a weight-distributing hitch to Common Towing Definitions ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Carrying Hitch The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some the load on your vehicle.
Page 461: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Trailer Hitch Classification WARNING! The following chart provides the industry standard for the • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct formance, and could result in a collision.
Page 462: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine Model Combined Wt. Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L RWD Light Duty 8,900 lbs 40 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs (159 kg) Cooling...
Page 463: Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 NOTE: 1. Turn the two locking retainers located at the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a 1/4 turn counterclockwise and • The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of pull bottom of the hitch receiver cover outward (to- the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and wards you).
Page 464: Trailer And Tongue Weight
462 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you) then Trailer And Tongue Weight downwards to disengage the tabs located at the top of Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on the hitch receiver cover to remove. your trailer hitch or the weights specified in the informa- tion that can be found under “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”.
Page 465: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these components, the following guidelines are recommended. guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before WARNING! (Continued) towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information” transfer case is not in NEUTRAL (N). Always block in “Starting And Operating” for the proper inspection or chock the trailer wheels.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 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.
Page 468 466 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 —...
Page 469: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Towing Tips to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and conditions allow. backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Speed Control —...
Page 470: Snow Plow
468 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW PLOW Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpectedly or could fail to deploy during a collision.
Page 471: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Wheels Rear-Wheel All-Wheel Drive Models With All-Wheel Drive Models With Condition OFF The Drive Mod- Single-Speed Transfer Case Two-Speed Transfer Case Ground • See Instructions Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED...
Page 472: Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Models
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause will result. severe transmission damage. Damage from improper Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is al- towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited lowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 473: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) (Two-Speed Transfer Case) • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL(N)” to be the transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing. certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N).
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 the engine turns off. Turning the engine off will auto- the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash matically place the transmission in PARK. continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released. 11.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (located 12. Start the engine. by the selector switch) for one second. 13.
Page 477 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .476 JUMP-STARTING ......490 ▫...
Page 478: Hazard Warning Flashers
476 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 on the switch while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes. bank just above the climate controls.
Page 479: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the CAUTION! tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 480: Jacking And Tire Changing
478 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.
Page 481: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 Jack Location The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, below the load floor. Thumb Screw Location Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 482: Spare Tire Removal
480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal 1. Remove the jack tools from the bag. 2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor. 3. Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle and extension to completely lower the spare tire.
Page 483 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it 5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull vertically behind the rear bumper. the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate.
Page 484 482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and 7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it protective plate from the steel spare wheel. through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.
Page 485: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 Preparations For Jacking NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery Jacking Instructions areas.
Page 486 484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on lifting this vehicle during a tire change. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 487 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 3. For the front tire, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Rear Jacking Location 5.
Page 488 486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Install the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the CAUTION! lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward.
Page 489 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 Installing Protective Plate On Damaged Wheel Installing Winch NOTE: The plastic plate will prevent the road wheel from 12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protec- being scratched when sliding it under the vehicle. tive plate until it is directly under the winch and between the rear bumper and exhaust system heat 11.
Page 490 488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the proper positions in the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools in the bag underneath the others.
Page 491: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 489 Road Tire Installation CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located with the 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. jack and tire changing tools. If your vehicle is out of fuel 2.
Page 492: Jump-Starting
490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING Preparations For Jump-Start If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump- The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger’s started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another front seat.
Page 493: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. the hood is raised.
Page 494 492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Connecting The Jumper Cables CAUTION! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2000 rpm remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. since it provides no charging benefit, wastes fuel and 2.
Page 495: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will you should have the battery and charging system tested at maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels your authorized dealer.
Page 496: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be • Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle. to transmission overheating and failure.
Page 497: Manual Park Release
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away from the console hinges. WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release.
Page 498 496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap. Released Position CAUTION! Release Latch 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is activated may damage the Manual Park Release neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position.
Page 499: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 To Disengage The Manual Park Release Lever: 1. To disengage the Manual Park Release Lever, apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the tether to unlock the lever. Stowed Position NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back in place.
Page 500 498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Wheels Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Models All-Wheel Drive Condition OFF The Models With Single-Speed Models With Ground Transfer Case Two-Speed Transfer Case Flat Tow NONE If Transmission NOT ALLOWED See Instructions in “Recre- Is Operable: ational Towing”...
Page 501: Rear Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent Rear Wheel Drive Models damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 502: All-Wheel Drive Models
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than no NEUTRAL position, and therefore must be towed will 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground.
Page 503: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Body Lubrication ..... .518 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ...505 ▫...
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamps..547 REPLACEMENT BULBS ....543 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .547 BULB REPLACEMENT .
Page 507: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 —...
Page 508: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 —...
Page 509: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 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.
Page 510: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
508 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.
Page 511: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 • 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.
Page 512: Maintenance Procedures
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine Oil The pages that follow contain the required maintenance Checking Oil Level services determined by the engineers who designed your To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the vehicle. engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has been tion.
Page 514: Engine Oil Filter
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certifi- engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Compart- should not be used.
Page 515: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Maintenance-Free Battery Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. recommended. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic mainte- nance required.
Page 516: Air Conditioner Maintenance
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap- that the positive cable is attached to the positive post proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning and the negative cable is attached to the negative post.
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) If Equipped Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- tenance intervals. carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 518 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the 2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides glove compartment. Perform the following procedure to of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove replace the filter: compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this...
Page 519 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Right Side Of Glove Compartment A/C Air Filter Cover 1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether 1 — Retaining Tab 2 — Glove Compartment Door 2 — Mid Way Snap 3 — Filter Cover Hinge 5. Remove the filter cover by disengaging the retaining tab 6.
Page 520: Body Lubrication
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil CAUTION! and grease should be removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure The cabin air filter is identified with an arrow to proper function.
Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor- mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Page 522: Adding Washer Fluid
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid The instrument cluster display will indicate when the washer fluid level is low. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “WASHER FLUID LOW” message will be displayed. The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared.
Page 523: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Exhaust System WARNING! (Continued) The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust materials that can burn. Such materials might be system.
Page 524: Cooling System
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter Cooling System will not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst WARNING! operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys- coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 525 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ- properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic severe internal engine damage.
Page 526 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized Adding Coolant water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine extended maintenance intervals.
Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 Cooling System Pressure Cap Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 528: Brake System
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032 should MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- be added to the coolant bottle.
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- WARNING! taining Your Vehicle” for further information. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- WARNING! bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake •...
Page 530: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to and cause them to leak. avoid its contact with these surfaces.
Page 531: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Transfer Case Selection Of Lubricant Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to Fluid Level Check “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not Your Vehicle” for further information. required.
Page 532: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any damage. special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered CAUTION! product and its performance may be impaired by supple- If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-...
Page 533 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly Washing corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road in the shade using Mopar Car Wash, or a mild car wash surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water.
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Care Wheel And Wheel Trim Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads, or if you drive near All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using month.
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an CAUTION! (Continued) extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel the wheel’s protective finish. Such damage is not cov- cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 536 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply Mopar Total Clean, or a mild ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery. soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Cleaning Headlights When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray cleaner Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog directly on the mirror. lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Page 538: Fuses
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the WARNING! (Continued) buckles do not work properly. • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other services are switched off WARNING! and/or disengaged.
Page 539: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Trailer Tow Electric Brake — If Equipped 40 Amp Green – Body Controller #3/Power Locks 40 Amp Green – Blower Motor Front 40 Amp Green – Body Controller #4/Exterior Lighting #1 30 Amp Pink –...
Page 541 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 25 Amp Clear – Rear Blower Motor — If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Power Inverter 115V AC — If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Power Liftgate — If Equipped –...
Page 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Transmission Control Module/PM Sensor (Diesel engine only) – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch – 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Diesel) – 25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors/Powertrain –...
Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module/Electric Power Steering – 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener/Compass/ Anti-Intrusion Module – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights – 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/Cruise Control/DTV –...
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch/Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats —...
Page 545: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service VEHICLE STORAGE (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon) Headlamps D3S (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Low Beam/High Beam/Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 9005SL+ Bi-Halogen Headlamps (Base) Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen) Headlamps 9005SL+ (Uplevel) Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps (Base) 3157NAK Front Turn Signal Lamps (Uplevel &...
Page 547: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This diminishes and conditions.
Page 548: Front Turn Signal
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the head- CAUTION! lamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock in place. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 8. Install the bulb access cap in the headlamp housing and contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 549: Rear Tail, Stop And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 4. Remove/replace bulb(s). CAUTION! 5. Reinstall the socket(s). • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 6. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 550: Fluid Capacities
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24.6 Gallons 93.0 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Certified) 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Certified)
Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 U.S. Metric Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/ 10.4 Quarts 9.9 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Without Trailer Tow Package 3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/ 11 Quarts 10.4 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) –...
Page 552: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Stan- dard MS.90032.
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- ant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Tech- nology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technol- ogy (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “glob- ally compatible”...
Page 554: Chassis
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic 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.
Page 555 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ..... .555 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....554...
Page 556 554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Severe Duty All Models Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle indicator system. The oil change indicator system will is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for operated predominately at idle or only very low engine scheduled maintenance.
Page 557 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 555 Maintenance Chart Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns •...
Page 558 556 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, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 559 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 557 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs.** Flush and replace the engine cool- ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 560 558 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 561 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION ....563 YOUR VEHICLE ......560 MOPAR PARTS .
Page 562: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
560 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.
Page 563: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
Page 564: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
562 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech questions about the service contract, call the manufactur- er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800- Impaired (TDD/TTY) 521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the (800) 387-9983 French).
Page 565: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 563 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of immediately inform the National Highway Traffic...
Page 566: In Canada
564 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Diagnostic Procedure Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, should contact the Customer Service Department imme- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals diately.
Page 567: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 565 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades TIRE QUALITY GRADES The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, The following tire grading categories were established B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 568: Temperature Grades
566 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 569 INDEX...
Page 570 568 INDEX About Your Brakes ......410 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ... .355, 357 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) .
Page 571 INDEX 569 Automatic Transmission ....392, 530 Master Cylinder ......527 Adding Fluid .
Page 572 570 INDEX Chains, Tire ......440 Compact Spare Tire ......436 Changing A Flat Tire .
Page 573 INDEX 571 Dipsticks Traction Control System ....416 Oil (Engine) ......510 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 574 572 INDEX Oil Filter .......512 Fluid Level Checks Oil Selection .....511, 548, 550 Automatic Transmission .
Page 575 INDEX 573 Specifications ......550 Heater, Engine Block ......389 Tank Capacity .
Page 576 574 INDEX Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....149 Passive Entry ......30 Introduction .
Page 577 INDEX 575 Center Mounted Stop ..... .547 Turn Signal ....91, 139, 260, 546, 547 Cruise .
Page 578 576 INDEX Memory Seats And Radio.....134 Identification Logo ......511 Methanol .
Page 579 INDEX 577 Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..426, 427 Quadra-Trac ......399 Power Brakes .
Page 580 578 INDEX Reminder, Seat Belt ......41 Rotation, Tires ......441 Remote Control Starting System .
Page 581 INDEX 579 Child Restraint ......65 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ..... .14 Extender .
Page 582 580 INDEX Engine Fails To Start ..... .386 Tire Markings ......421 Remote .
Page 583 INDEX 581 Tread Wear Indicators .....438 Transmission ......392 Wheel Mounting .
Page 584 582 INDEX Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....46 Windshield Washers ......148 Fluid .
Page 585 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.

Dodge DURANGO 2017 Owner's Manual

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