Summary of Contents for Dodge Charger SRT 392 2017
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Charger SRT 392 / 2 0 1 7 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SRT Hellcat...
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This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, satisfaction.
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INTRODUCTION 5 Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:...
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
INTRODUCTION 7 The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located on VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS the right front strut tower inside the engine compartment. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tamper Alert ......17 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....11 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The ▫ Trunk Emergency Release ....36 Vehicle .......24 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system includes a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition. Keyless Push Button Ignition This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob is in the passenger compartment.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The key fob also contains an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove compartment.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window WARNING! (Continued) switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power could be seriously or fatally injured. Children outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the should be warned not to touch the parking brake, ignition is placed in the OFF position.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio crank if an invalid key fob is used to start and operate the Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized CAUTION! (Continued) dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank the immobilization system may result in a loss of key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one security protection.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved 1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF by the party responsible for compliance could void the position (refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And user’s authority to operate the equipment.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go ignition button (requires at Security System Manual Override least one valid key fob in the vehicle). The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON” position (extreme top position). • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat”...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks To Lock The Doors This feature lets you program the system to unlock either Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock doors.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm Key Fob Battery Replacement To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 the Panic button on the key fob for at least one second and battery.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Emergency Key Removal Separating Key Fob Case 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a of the key fob apart.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans- The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio mission to be equipped with Remote Start. Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Enter Remote Start Mode WARNING! Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the confined area.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Any engine warning lights come on. To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle • Low Fuel Light turns on. Push and release the Remote Start button one time or allow •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 DOOR LOCKS WARNING! Manual Door Locks • For personal security and safety in the event of a To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as trim panel downward.
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26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the keyless-go system if it is located next to a mobile phone, window and open the door with the outside door handle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe search door handle.
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry key fob is detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the following conditions are true: •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door NOTE: handle button. This could unlock the door(s). •...
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection WARNING! Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do the window will go up automatically. not let children play with power windows. Do not To stop the window from going all the way up during the leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location AUTO operation, push down on the switch briefly.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Reset Auto-Up Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up: 1. Make sure the door is fully closed. 2. Pull the window switch up to close the window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by that the trunk is open.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release Occupant Restraint Systems Features • Seat Belt Systems As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified belt properly (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “If You for further information) should be secured in a vehicle Need Consumer Assistance”...
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. BeltAlert Warning Sequence Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck-...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. being thrown out of the vehicle. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when WARNING!
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating a collision, it could even cut into you.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect the seat. you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not 2.
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Positioning The Lap Belt 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle not resting on your neck.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Seat Belt Extender equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper position without pushing or squeezing the release button.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu-...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children 2.
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Instrument Panel for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt WARNING! (Continued) buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear vanced Front Air Bags.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag. WARNING! • Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is WARNING! not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean have deployed.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete left Side Air Bags only and a right side impact deploys the ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in right Side Air Bags only.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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.
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58 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 •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • 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.
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60 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age 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...
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE child seats can be used either rear-facing or forward-facing rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as weight limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who have...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder be- WARNING! (Continued) tween their neck and arm? Remove the child restraint before adjusting the ve- 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the hicle seat position.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) used with the top tether anchorage to install the child Restraint System restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage...
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH anchor- child and the child restraint is 65 lbs age system to attach the child re-...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the rear-facing child restraint The child seat may touch the back of touch the back of the front passenger the front passenger seat if the child seat? restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap There are tether strap anchorages behind each after it is attached to the anchorage.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 following the instructions below. See the section “Installing 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in type of seat belt each seating position has.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Improper installation of a child restraint to the • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The straint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 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...
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts Can the rear-facing child restraint Contact between the front passenger touch the back of the front passenger seat and the child restraint is al- seat? lowed, if the child restraint manufac- turer also allows contact.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the against the child seat. belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. 5.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Transporting Pets WARNING! Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly increased head motion and possible injury to the injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a child.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than • Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph (136 km/h) and halfway to avoid rapid acceleration. observe local speed limits. • Avoid aggressive braking. For the first 1500 miles (2414 km): •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con- •...
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Seat Belts the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, feel the air directed against the windshield.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasteners on a regular basis. the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is •...
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......86 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED .
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82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry ▫ High/Low Beam Switch ....120 Key Fob To Memory .....112 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 ▫ To Activate ......129 ▫ To Vary The ACC Speed ....141 ▫...
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84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ LaneSense Warning Message ....156 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink ..171 ▫ Changing LaneSense Status ....159 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....180 ▫ Glove Compartment .....186 ▫...
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a coun- terclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 • Press the mirror dimmer button once to turn the feature on. WARNING! (Continued) • Press the mirror dimmer button a second time to turn steering wheel. You have full responsibility and as- the feature off.
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88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE someone who can help. Roadside Assistance will know 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a SOS what vehicle you’re driving and its location. Additional operator is made, the SOS Call system may transmit the fees may apply for roadside Assistance.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized Emergency Services Agent. All occupants should exit by the subscriber. the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location. • Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s SOS •...
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90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the SOS Call system • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you could cause the air bag system to fail when you need will not have SOS Call services.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network and/or Global NOTE: Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or ob- • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by structed. the subscriber. • Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator facility. •...
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped CAUTION! Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE.
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED Visor The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motor-...
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96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone to let the driver know that the system is operational.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are Entering From The Side located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either contamination so that the BSM system can function prop- side of the vehicle.
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98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 16 mph (25 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent berms, etc.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where the vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately Modes Of Operation 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations. Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Programmable Features”...
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the 2. The device must accept any interference received, in- audible alert the radio (if on) volume will be reduced so cluding interference that may cause undesired operation that the alert can be better heard.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward On models equipped with power seats, the switch is The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the seat switch forward or rearward.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or WARNING! decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch upward or • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. downward to raise or lower the lumbar support. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI WARNING! setting on. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin • Press the heated seat button a second time to turn because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, the LO setting on.
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect You can choose from HI, LO or off heat settings. The system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in Your Instrument Panel”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that Your Instrument Panel” for further information. draw the air from the passenger compartment and move air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep Head Restraints...
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR). In the event of a rear impact, the RHRs will automatically extend forward mini- mizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the RHR.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 WARNING! (Continued) • ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. • Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cush- ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one WARNING! key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into key fob can be linked to memory position 2.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two profile from memory.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the To recall the memory setting for driver 2, push memory set (S) button on the memory switch, then push and button (2) on the driver’s door or the unlock button on the release memory button (1) or memory button (2) accord- key fob linked to memory position 2.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE than or equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD stop. The seat will return to its previously set position Two latches must be released to open the hood. when you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ACC or RUN 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be pro- grammed 0/30/60/90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If To Activate Equipped 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight posi- The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system tion. provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- 2.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of Lights-On Reminder turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature. If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition If you turn the headlights, park lights or ignition switch is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals High/Low Beam Switch Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper headlights to high beam.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of the pushed.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Ambient Light Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off Courtesy Lights automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Dimmer Controls The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Instrument Panel Dimmer Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Intermittent Wiper System Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles the odometer, instrument cluster display, and radio when desirable.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is CAUTION! (Continued) turned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and and then turn off.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers sensitivity. Setting 4 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the off position when When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after not using the system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni- tion is ON, and the transmission is in the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the heated steering wheel button a second time WARNING! to turn the heating element off. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- wheel to operate.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator speed control functions are operated at the same time. If operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle has reached To Increase Speed the desired speed, push the SET (+) or SET (–) button and When the Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by release.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF The Cruise Control system has two control modes: EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an ap- propriate distance between vehicles. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving con- venience provided by cruise control while traveling on •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) system will release the brakes and that the brakes operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always required while must be applied manually. An audible chime will driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • When the driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds. • ESC Full-Off Mode is active. To Activate/Deactivate Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”...
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired ACC Speed To Cancel When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the SET The following conditions cancel the system: (+) button or the SET (-) button and release. The instrument •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To Turn Off WARNING! The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that •...
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the instrument cluster display. Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest)
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, push the Distance Setting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer). To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Setting —...
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Indicator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance setting, re- gardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will To Vary The ACC Speed continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the To Increase Speed button is released. The increase in set speed is reflected While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by in the instrument cluster display.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending downhill. • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h This is normal operation and necessary to maintain set decrease in set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 instrument cluster display and produce a warning chime. Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Driver intervention will be required at this moment. When ACC is activated, but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise WARNING! Control Ready.”...
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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”...
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE be an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, ACC will be temporar- ily unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again later, following an ignition cycle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: On tight turns, ACC performance may be limited. Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruising at fixed speeds.
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • 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.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • 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. •...
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When FCW is selected off, there will be an FCW OFF icon Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the that appears in the instrument cluster display. system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 system will return to its full performance state. If the prompt the driver to remain within the lane boundaries. If problem persists, see your authorized dealer. the driver continues to unintentionally drift out of the lane, the LaneSense system provides a visual warning through Service FCW Warning the instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to...
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning LaneSense On Or Off The default status of LaneSense is off. The LaneSense button is located on the center stack below the Uconnect display. To turn the LaneSense system on, push the La- neSense button (LED turns off).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left • When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines turn thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin line from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane remains solid yellow and the LaneSense telltale changes...
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158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation, from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At this time torque the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid yellow. is applied to the steering wheel in the opposite direction The LaneSense telltale changes from solid green to solid of the lane boundary.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Changing LaneSense Status PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The LaneSense system settings can be configured through The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and the Uconnect system screen. audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors ParkSense Display The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ When the vehicle is in REVERSE, and an obstacle has been bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within detected, the warning display will turn on indicating the the sensors’...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound tone.
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162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 inches 59-47 inches 47-39 inches 39-25 inches 25-12 inches Less than tance than (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 inches (in/cm) 79 inches (30 cm) (200 cm) Audible None...
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense cluster display will feature the “PARKSENSE OFF” mes- sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense switch, located on the switch panel below the Uconnect The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is display.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • When you turn ParkSense off in DRIVE, the instrument If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” appears in the instrument cluster display, make sure the cluster will display PARKSENSE OFF for five seconds. outer surface and the inside of the rear fascia/bumper is Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction,...
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED Drivers must be careful when backing up even when Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear using the Rear Park Assist system. Always check Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 REVERSE. However, this feature is cancelled if the forward backup path based on the steering wheel position. The vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is active guide lines will show separate zones that will help shifted into PARK or the vehicle’s ignition is cycled to the indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING! The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Drivers must be careful when backing up even when and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door Opener using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always (HomeLink) and power sunroof switches may also be check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to included, if equipped.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of the pushed.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead For more efficient programming and accurate transmission console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three different of the radio-frequency signal, it is recommended that a new HomeLink channels.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code 1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. For programming garage door openers that were manufac- NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, tured after 1995: place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON. Make sure while programming HomeLink with the engine These garage door openers can be identified by the ON that your vehicle is outside of your garage, or that the...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 garage door openers/devices there may be a light that NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON. LEARN/TRAIN mode.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button away from the HomeLink button you wish to program (Non-Rolling Code) while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 3.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates. to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission, When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up seconds or longer in rare cases.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine ON. seconds until the red indicator flashes. Make sure while programming HomeLink with the engine NOTE: All channels will be erased.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 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.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Your vehicle is equipped with one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet on the instrument panel and one 12 Volt (10 Amp) power outlet in the center console that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
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182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Power Outlet Fuse Locations Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Center Console Power Outlet 1 —...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear CAUTION! (Continued) console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered all • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery “B+”.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Rear Seat Cupholders Light Ring In Rear Cupholder Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers. The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer Control.
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Two separate storage compartments are also located un- derneath the center console armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Center Console Glove Compartment Console Features There is an open cubby bin located forward of the gear selector.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable WARNING! upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small ment lid in the open position.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 WARNING! (Continued) Split-Folding Rear Seat the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying injured in a collision. Children should be seated and versatility.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control. Push this button to turn on the rear •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...194 Items .......226 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS .
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192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Gauges 2 ......262 ▫ Radio Operation......286 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 ▫ Navigation (8.4/8.4 NAV) ....304 ▫ SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)..307 ▫...
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Cluster For SRT 6.2L Supercharged Engine — Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank CAUTION! when the Keyless Push Button Ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam- • age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “260” The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the (125 C) pull over and stop the vehicle.
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL All active telltales will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell- tales are optional and may not appear. Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli- cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
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200 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine coolant temperature is too high, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. If the temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is allowed to cool whichever comes first.
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202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
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204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Temperature Warning Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Trunk Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Speed Limit Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Speed Limit Warning Light If the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 75 mph (120 km/h), the Speed Warning telltale will display in the instrument cluster display, and a chime will sound with a pop up warning message.
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206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale What It Means Light When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immedi- ate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as pos- sible if this occurs.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
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210 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 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...
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212 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped The LaneSense system provides the driver with visual and steering torque warnings when the vehicle starts to drift out of its lane unintentionally without the use of a turn signal. •...
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light This light will turn on when the ACC is not operating and needs service. For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 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).
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216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speed Control SET Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Speed Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set to the desired speed. Refer to “Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light This will display when the ACC is set and a target vehicle is detected. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sport Mode Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Sport Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active. Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light This light will turn on when the speed control is on, but not set. Sport Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light...
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Track Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Track Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when Track Mode is active. Refer to “Drive Modes” in “Starting And Op- erating” for further information. Valet Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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 lane marking has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster display if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the arrow buttons The instrument cluster display features an interactive located on the left side of the steering wheel. The instru- display which is located in the instrument cluster.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 The system allows the driver to select information by Left And Right Arrow Buttons: pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Using the left or right arrow button allows you to cycle wheel: through the submenu items of the Main menu item. NOTE: •...
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a or arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the the 1st page of the submenu).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 4. Push and hold the OK button to reset oil life. If NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display will the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If update to show 100%.
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Cruise Control Set Follow the directional prompts to access or reset any of the following “Vehicle Info” submenu items: This telltale will illuminate green when the elec- • Tire Pressure Monitor tronic speed control is set. Refer to “Speed Con- trol”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • 0-100 MPH (0-161 km/h) Timer Performance Features — If Equipped – Best WARNING! – Last – Current Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- mance Features is intended for off-highway or off-road – Reaction Timer use only and should not be done on any public •...
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Lap History Adaptive Cruise Control Off – Will list the last 5 laps with the best lap highlighted in When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive green. Cruise Control Off.” • Top Speed Adaptive Cruise Control Ready The following describes each feature and its operation: When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 • ACC Unavailable Warning • Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber color and turn green as Fuel Economy improves. For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control • Hold the OK button to reset average fuel economy (ACC) —...
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230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Compass Stored Messages • Outside Temp (default) This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- • Time sages, if any. Pushing the right or left arrow button will • Range to Empty allow you to scroll through the stored messages. •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 4. Current Gear NOTE: You can turn the Speed Warning off by using the • On up/down arrows to scroll through speed list and select OFF at the bottom of the list. • Off (default) Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —...
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232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate following conditions: that the charging system cannot sustain.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 • The battery was used for an extended period with the • The vehicle should have service performed if the mes- engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, sage is still present during consecutive trips and the +12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not consoles and similar devices.
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234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 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 allows you to access and change the customer programmable features. CAUTION! Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your Uconnect system may also have a power and back NOTE: buttons on the faceplate. • Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. Push the power button on the faceplate to turn off the •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Manual Auto Display Brightness With – Headlights ON NOTE: • When in the “Display Brightness With Headlights ON” display, you may select the brightness with the headlights • To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the inte- rior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions.
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238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AutoShow Smart- phone Display Upon Connection Touchscreen Beep Controls Screen Time-Out — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Control Screen Time Out” feature is selected, the controls screen will stay open for five seconds before the screen times out.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Units equipped). The following selectable units of measure are listed below: 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 Setting Name Selectable Options Units...
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240 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 Never With Help Always Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Setting Name Selectable Options NOTE: The “Show Time In Status Bar” feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
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242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Near Warning Sensitivity — If Equipped NOTE: The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle directly in front of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly in front of you, based on the option is selected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Setting Name Selectable Options LaneSense Warning Early Medium Late — If Equipped NOTE: When the “LanseSense Warning” feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed- back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “Early,” “Medium,” or “Late” warning zone start point.
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244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Rear ParkSense Vol- Medium High NOTE: The Rear ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the instrument cluster display or Uconnect System. The chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Setting Name Selectable Options • If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not dam- aged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor align- ment.
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246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Rain Sensing Auto Wipers NOTE: When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected and the wipers are on, the system will automatically acti- vate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. Hill Start Assist —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Steering Directed Lights Flash Lights With Lock Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
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248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Flash Lights With Lock NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or un- locked with the key fob, or when using the passive entry feature. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn on Lock”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Passive Entry — If Equipped NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press the “Passive Entry” button on the touchscreen, until a check- mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected.
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250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto-On Driver Heated/ Remote Start All Starts Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Setting Name Selectable Options Engine Off Power 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 minutes 10 minutes Delay NOTE: When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect Phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF.
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252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade “Speaker” Icon Arrow Buttons NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows to adjust, or tap the “Speaker”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Setting Name Selectable Options Surround Sound — If Equipped NOTE: The “Surround Sound” feature provides simulated surround sound mode. To make your selection, press the “Sur- round Sound” button on the touchscreen, select “On” or “Off.” AUX Volume Offset —...
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254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Settings After pressing the “Phone Settings” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Do Not Disturb List of Settings 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).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Setting Name Selectable Options NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to skip channels. To make your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on the touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip. Subscription Information Subscription Info NOTE: New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio.
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256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 this feature is selected, it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets. To remove per- sonal information, press the “Clear Personal Data”...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 SRT PERFORMANCE PAGES The Performance Pages include the following: • Home Performance Pages is an application that provides a dis- play for performance indicators, as received from the • Timers instrument cluster, that will help you gain familiarity with •...
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A short-cut to the SRT Drive Modes feature. The following describes each feature and its operation: Home Timers Performance Pages — Home Performance Pages — Timers When Home is selected, the following options will be When the Timers Page is selected, you will be able to select available: from following “Tickets”:...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 • Last Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of performance timers. • Best Pressing the “Best” button displays the best recorded run of performance timers, except for braking data. • Save Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run. Any saved run over 10 will overwrite the last saved run for Uconnect System storage.
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260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ¼ Mile (400 meter) ET The “Tickets” contain the timers listed below: • Reaction Time Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an ¼ mile (400 meters). Measures the driver’s reaction time for launching the •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • Oil Temperature Gauges 1 Shows the actual oil temperature. • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage. • Trans Temp Shows the actual automatic transmission oil temperature. SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 1 (6.2L) When selected, this screen displays the following values: •...
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When selected, this screen displays the following values: Gauges 2 • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (6.4L) When selected, this screen displays the following values: •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Transmission Temperature • Air Fuel Ratio Shows the actual transmission temperature. Shows the current value for the air fuel ratio. • Inter-Cooler (I/C) Coolant Temperature Shows the current value for the I/C coolant temperature. •...
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Longitudinal G-Force Acceleration and Braking G-Force The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and braking force of the vehicle. • Peak G-Forces Acceleration and Braking, Left and Right This shows the maximum g-forces that have been achieved since the last reset from the instrument cluster display.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Instantaneous Torque SRT DRIVE MODES Key Fob 6.2L Supercharged Engine — If Equipped Shows the instantaneous torque. • Oil Pressure (6.4L Only) Shows the actual oil pressure. • Gear Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Drive Modes Black Key Fob Use of the black key fob limits the driver to a reduced Drive Modes engine output. This information is also available within the Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a Drive Modes feature SRT Drive Modes interface, and can be accessed by press- which allows for coordinating the operation of various ing the “KEY FOB”...
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268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL through the Uconnect radio and may be accessed by NOTE: Not all options listed in this manual are available performing any of the following: on every vehicle. Refer to the chart below for all available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Listed below are the available Drive Modes: Sport Mode Track Mode Drive Modes (Sport) Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will acti- Drive Modes (Track) vate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving. The Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will acti- Traction, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems vate the configuration for typical track driving.
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Default Mode NOTE: If Valet Mode is active, the vehicle will start in Valet Mode, not Default Mode. Custom Mode Default Mode This mode is for typical driving conditions where the Traction and Transmission will be operating in their Street Custom Mode settings, which cannot be changed while in this mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 While in Custom Mode, the Power, Traction, Transmission, While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the “Cus- Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter settings are tom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the shown in their current configuration. selectable options.
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272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Drive Mode Set-Up Info Power — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged Engine Within the Drive Mode Set-Up screen, press the left / right arrows to scroll through all the available Drive Mode systems giving you a description of their operation and current configuration.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • 500 Transmission Press the “500” button on the touchscreen to modify the output power of the engine to 500. NOTE: This selection is available with the red or black key fob and will limit the transmission to the Street setting. Eco and Valet modes are still available while 500 mode is selected Transmission...
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274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Paddle Shifters Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide faster shift speeds and will have a moderate comfort trade-off. • Street Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a balance of shift speed and comfort for typical daily driving.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • OFF • Track Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to modify steering wheel paddle shifters. traction control to optimize track performance with the least stability control. Traction •...
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276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Suspension Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide a firmer suspension stiffness with moderate comfort trade- off. • Street Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a balance of suspension stiffness and ride comfort for typical daily driving.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Street Steering — If Equipped With 6.4L Engine Press the “Street button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort to the lowest level. RACE OPTIONS Steering • Track Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort to the highest level.
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control screen. Within Race Options, you can activate, deactivate, and adjust the RPM values for the Launch Control and Shift Light features. Launch Control WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Control button on the instrument panel switch bank (if Shift Light activated), or by pressing the “Cancel Launch Mode” button on the touchscreen. Shift Light To actuate the Shift Light feature, press the “Shift Light” Launch RPM Set-Up button on the touchscreen, and then press the “Shift Light To adjust the Launch RPM, drag the slider bar or press the...
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL enabled. Press the “Reset to factory default” button on the touchscreen to change back to factory settings, or press the “Shift Light Off” button on the touchscreen to turn the system off completely. VALET MODE Shift Light RPM Set-Up The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift light to actuate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 To enter Valet Mode, press the “Valet” button on the touchscreen and a popup screen will ask you if you would like to enter Valet Mode. After selecting “Yes”, you will be asked to enter a 4 digit PIN code. The PIN code is not set, so you are free to select any 4 digit numeric combination that will be easy to remember.
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your 4 digit PIN is lost or forgotten, the vehicle will exit Valet Mode after a battery disconnect for approximately five minutes. Reconnect the battery and cycle the ignition to the RUN position; the vehicle will be in Default Mode. ECO MODE Valet Mode Deactivation PIN The Valet Mode Deactivation key pad will then prompt...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Press the “Eco” button on the touchscreen on the SRT Drive Modes main menu. Eco mode modifies the vehicle’s engine and transmission settings to provide improved fuel economy at a trade-off with acceleration performance. Increased engine exhaust noise and/or vibration may be noticed while Eco is active.
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For Canadian residents with the below radio configuration, For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s please refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Owner’s Manual Supple- Manual Supplement. ment. Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV AUX/USB Ports 1 — USB Port 2 —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Rear USB Charging Ports Remote Sound Controls (Back View Of Steering Wheel) The USB “Charge Only” ports will recharge battery oper- The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a ated USB devices when connected. push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system.
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The following describes the left-hand control operation in Regulatory And Safety Information each mode. USA/CANADA Radio Operation Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio is listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • 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.
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Climate Control Overview Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions NOTE: Icons and descriptions can vary based upon vehicle equipment. Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
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290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description AUTO Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and auto- matic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Icon Description SYNC Button Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature on/off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the driver temperature setting.
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292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 NOTE: CAUTION! • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the heating elements: the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of •...
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation 2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem- When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, perature control buttons. Once the desired temperature or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate is displayed, the system will achieve and automatically interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Manual Operation Override properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration of coolant is used. Refer to “Maintenance Procedure” in This system offers a full complement of manual override “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. features.
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296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The climate control system filters outside air containing windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be totally collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, can cause filtered out.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart...
298 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 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.
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts Basic Voice Commands by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any Command from current category. point while using your Uconnect system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 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.
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxil- iary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and AUX devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.) Push the VR button .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Push the Phone button . After the beep, say one of the following commands • 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,”...
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set passenger temperature to 70 degrees Navigation (8.4/8.4 NAV) The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to become more productive when you know exactly how to adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 NOTE: Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- rized by the subscriber. An included trial and/or subscription is required to take advantage of the SiriusXM Guardian services in the next section of this guide. To register with SiriusXM Guardian, press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started.
Alerts when it detects issues with its key systems that need Vehicle Health Alert** your attention. For further information go to the Owner Performance Pages Plus** Site website (owners.dodge.com, or owners.chrysler.com). **If vehicle is equipped. Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV) Register (8.4/8.4 NAV) You’re only a few steps away from using remote com-...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Press the Info button on the navigation bar at the bottom Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the of the app for Vehicle Info. following commands: • Show fuel prices •...
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Apple CarPlay — If Equipped Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to interact with Siri through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smartphone’s data plan to project your iPhone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Android Auto — If Equipped Android Auto allows you to use your voice to interact with Android’s best-in-class speech technology through your vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smart- phone’s data plan to project your Android powered smart- phone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen.
314 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave children or animals inside parked inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat cause serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a 1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release button, as long as the Remote Start/ the ENGINE START/STOP button.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C) (engine not running) position and the transmission is in To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 externally powered electric engine block heater (available minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED START/STOP Button) The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits If the engine fails to start after you have followed the quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a “Normal Starting”...
318 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with WARNING! access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while To select a gear range, press the lock button on the gear shifting out of PARK. selector and move the selector rearward or forward. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the engine must be Ignition Park Interlock running and the brake pedal must be pressed.
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320 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission adapts its shift NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, schedule based on driver inputs, along with environmental REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward) and road conditions. The transmission electronics are self- it is probably in the MANUAL (AutoStick, +/-) position calibrating;...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 321 When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau- • The transmission may not engage PARK if the ve- tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill hicle is moving.
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322 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! turn the ignition OFF. When the ignition is in the • Before moving the transmission gear selector out of OFF mode, the transmission is locked in PARK, PARK, you must start the engine, and also press the securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 323 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 exit the and the best fuel economy.
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324 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL (M) In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE posi- following steps. tion) enables full manual control of transmission shifting (also known as AutoStick mode;...
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required. AUTOSTICK Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature pro- viding manual shift control, giving you more control of the vehicle.
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING in the MANUAL (M) position, tap the gear selector for- gear selector, or the shift paddles), unless an engine lug- ward (-) (or tap the (-) shift paddle on the steering wheel) ging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in to downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, or tap the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is the lever rearward (+) (or tap the (+) shift paddle), to...
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 • You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear. WARNING! Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear can be helpful in snowy or Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a icy conditions.
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328 STARTING AND OPERATING • SPORT MODE — This mode is a predefined configura- tion optimized for typical enthusiast driving. The Trac- tion, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are enabled. •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • Street — provides a balance of shift speed and comfort for typical daily driving. Paddles • On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. • Off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. NOTE: Paddle shifters will enable whenever the gear selector is in the S (Sport) position, regardless of drive mode configuration.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING • Street — provides a balance of suspension stiffness and • DEFAULT MODE — This mode will be activated auto- ride comfort for typical daily driving. matically when restarting the vehicle unless Valet Mode is active. This mode is for typical driving conditions Steering —...
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 • The SRT Drive Modes are not available. Pushing the SRT Launch Mode — If Equipped button will display the unlock keypad. This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system that • The ESC Off button is disabled. is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a straight line.
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332 STARTING AND OPERATING • Launch Control is intended to be used on dry, paved 7. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator road surfaces only. Use on slippery or loose surfaces pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will hold may cause damage to vehicle components and is not at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM Set-up”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • The “ESC OFF” button is pushed to change the system • Prior to each track event, verify the front and rear brake to another mode. pads have more than ½ pad thickness remaining. If the brake pads require changing, please burnish prior to NOTE: After launch control has been aborted, ESC will track outing at full pace.
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING countermeasures designed into your vehicle. New com- two lap cool down with minimal brake applies. Make ponents may need to be installed to return the system to sure the brakes are not smoking. If they are, do another the original NVH performance.
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 8. Rotors that pulsate during track use should be replaced. Traction Resurfacing of the rotors is not recommended, as it When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a removes mass from the rotor, reducing its thermal wedge of water to build up between the tire and road capacity.
336 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING! Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre- traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) vent damage to your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! (Continued) still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering standing water.
338 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steer- fluid temperature and it should be avoided when ing components.
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be cruise conditions.
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK.
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys- • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in tems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal a location accessible to children), and do not leave capability, the remaining system will still function.
342 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM If the “Brake System Warning Light” remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic functioning properly and that immediate service is re- Brake Control system (EBC).
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. WARNING! (Continued) • Brake pedal pulsations. • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those • A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warn- WARNING! (Continued) ing Light” does not come on when the ignition switch is can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road turned to the ON position, have the light repaired as soon conditions.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 • Driver door must be closed. WARNING! (Continued) • The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade. vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in • The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction a collision or serious personal injury. (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear;...
346 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. WARNING! (Continued) 3. Apply the parking brake. • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide 4. Start the engine. with another vehicle, object or person, and cause 5.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential appropriate for the steering wheel position. (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip differential and •...
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348 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes — SRT WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Depending upon model and mode of operation, the from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate ESC system may have multiple operating modes. driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a momen- feature of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle tary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Multiple stability offered by the ESC system is reduced. momentary button pushed may be required to return to •...
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350 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC WARNING! OFF Indicator Light • In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are disabled. There- The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator fore, enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC Light”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 NOTE: lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift the “ESC OFF Indicator Light”...
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking (RAB) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach Tire Markings full braking during emergency braking situations. It antici- pates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 353 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preceding the • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
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354 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) – Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or –...
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 EXAMPLE: Maximum Load – Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure – Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.
356 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
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358 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 359 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.
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360 STARTING AND OPERATING (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and NOTE: cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 361 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.
362 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Tread Wear CAUTION! (Continued) Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need damage the valve stem. for earlier tire replacement. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability “cold tire inflation pressure”.
364 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Radial Ply Tires during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. WARNING! Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 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).
366 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and Spare Tires — If Equipped traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- of a spare tire, please refer to the “Tire Service Kit”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact have limited tread life.
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368 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 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”...
370 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 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.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, TIRE QUALITY GRADES quiet ride. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi- WARNING! tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction The temperature grade for this tire is established for performance.
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374 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need Operating” for information on how to properly inflate the to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the vehicle’s tires.
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the CAUTION! (Continued) tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under- replacement equipment that is not of the same size, inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, type, and/or style.
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376 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the instrument cluster will display a “Inflate to XXX”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 377 NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains ma- to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the terials that may block radio wave signals. recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the 3.
378 STARTING AND OPERATING TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds installing Winter wheel and tire assemblies on your ve- and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure hicle. To deactivate the TPMS, first, replace all four wheel value.
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 General Information (R+M)/2 method. The use of 91 or higher octane “Pre- mium” gasoline is required in these engines. The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: While operating on gasoline with the required octane number, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and not a cause for concern.
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygen- • Operate in a lean mode. ates such as ethanol.
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 MMT In Gasoline these additives will help improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance. Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso- into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended line contains a higher level of detergents with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond to further aide in minimizing engine...
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. CAUTION! Carbon Monoxide Warnings Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal WARNING! law.
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 ADDING FUEL 1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door Fuel Filler Door Release Switch using the inside release button.
384 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” CAUTION! or shuts off the fuel tank is full. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” 6. Maintain nozzle in filler for 5 seconds to allow nozzle to the fuel tank after filling.
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Follow the steps below to open the fuel door in case of an emergency: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel). Release Cable VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label”.
386 STARTING AND OPERATING The label contains the following information: WARNING! • Name of manufacturer Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is impor- • Month and year of manufacture tant that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or down low and be sure you distribute their weight as using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....401 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .390 ▫...
390 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 instrument panel, below the radio. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 Torque Specifications CAUTION! Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/Bolt Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your Bolt Size Socket Size vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle 111 Ft-Lbs (150 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm...
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Operation The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk. Tire Service Kit Components Tire Service Kit Location 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob 2 —...
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 • When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, clean WARNING! (Continued) water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service vehicle or tire and wheel components.
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to WARNING! (Continued) reach the valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on • Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit the ground.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. Air Mode. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on the Tire Service Kit.
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398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi- 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the ately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar): WARNING! The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have vehicle further.
400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! (Continued) • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or WARNING! bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could contact. You could be seriously injured. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the positive (+) post of the booster battery. the discharged battery.
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404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount WARNING! of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be failure, of the axle and tires.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will al- low your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
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406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right. Tether Strap To Reset The Manual Park Release: 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) Locking Tab rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Reinstall the Manual Park Release cover and the console This section describes procedures for towing a disabled storage bin. vehicle using a commercial towing service.
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408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be CAUTION! towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. 30 miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed truck.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain Response System.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ....422 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED ..... . .413 ▫...
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412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ..454 VEHICLE STORAGE .....451 ▫ License Lamp ......454 REPLACEMENT BULBS .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic trans- information related to the performance of your emissions...
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices — If Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you Equipped With Uconnect 8.4 Radio” and “Uconnect Cy- can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your berSecurity”...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your which include detailed service information for your ve- authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was hicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, procedure yourself.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to CAUTION! check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform warmed engine is shut off. repairs and service when necessary could result in Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will more costly repairs, damage to other components or...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Engine Oil Selection engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec- Engine Oil Change Requirements —...
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, Engine Oil Filter Selection special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera- This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter. tions in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available Use a filter of this type for replacement.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Mopar engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner should greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the touch each other. start of each warm season.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If CAUTION! Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoole- system as the chemicals can damage your air condition- fine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection ing components.
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424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips. Filter Access Cover 3. Remove the used filter. Access Door 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the direc- 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. tion of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood ser- vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending WARNING! on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor- mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, Commercially available windshield washer solvents water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are are flammable.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: WARNING! (Continued) • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- severe internal engine damage.
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430 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Cooling System Pressure Caps 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.
432 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. WARNING! However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- bly a collision.
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the WARNING! (Continued) transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom- to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak- mended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any ing, resulting in sudden brake failure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- of the vehicle.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Axle Fluid The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main- tenance intervals. • Stone and gravel impact. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such packaged and sealed. as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch •...
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438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong acids CAUTION! or strong alkaline additives that can harm the wheel surface. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, CAUTION! metal polishes or oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Equipped cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
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440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with • Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents, Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic, glass cleaner.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical WARNING! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar Total Clean, a mild the original fuse.
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) CAUTION! The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the • When installing the power distribution center cover, engine compartment. This module contains fuses and it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi- relays.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Electric Power Steering #1 – If Equipped / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Starter 40 Amp Green – Anti Lock Brake 30 Amp Pink –...
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444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Electric Power Steering #2 – If Equipped / Radiator Fan #2 (6.2L Supercharged) 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue –...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller / Rad Fan Relays (Charger/300) – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red EPS / AC Clutch Relay / Vacuum Pump Relay – 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect –...
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) CAUTION! There is also a power distribution center located in the • When installing the power distribution center cover, trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center con- it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi- tains fuses and relays.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Sunroof/Dome Lamp – 20 Amp Blue – Police Police 40 Amp Green – Exterior Lighting #1 40 Amp Green – Exterior Lighting #2 30 Amp Pink – Interior Lighting 40 Amp Green –...
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448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow – Police Right Spot Lamp – Police – 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port – 10 Amp Red Integrated Center Stack – 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Bulb Number Rear Tail Lamp LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Rear Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Rear Side Marker LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) Backup Lamp LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) License LED (Serviced At Authorized Dealer) BULB REPLACEMENT 2.
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge The Side Markers use LED sources that are not serviceable Headlamps (HID) separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator. •...
458 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.
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460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect if it has been six months since your last oil change, even your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor- if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re- At Each Oil Change quired. • Change the engine oil filter. Once A Month • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or CAUTION! damage.
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462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles: Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 Or Kilometers: If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 463 Miles: Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant/intercooler at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ......466 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
466 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands • Authorized dealer name Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) P.O. Box 191857 • Vehicle delivery date and mileage San Juan 00919-1857 Tel.: (787) 782-5757 FCA US LLC Customer Center...
468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469 MOPAR PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail- or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin- able from an authorized dealer.
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470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the mation that students and professional technicians need in assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
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INDEX 487 Wind Buffeting......34, 180 Window Fogging......295 Windows .
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.