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Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, contains the information you desire. distinctive styling, and high quality. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-...
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Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss- ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in injury and/or death.
Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the WARNING! left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Informa- seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may tion Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle,...
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....11 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ....15 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ......21 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...26 ▫...
Page 13: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key 1. Place the gear selector in PARK. fob with an integrated key. To use the mechanical key, 2.
Page 14: Locking Doors With A Key
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and re- cause serious injury or death.
Page 15: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- • Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. does not need to be armed or activated.
Page 16: General Information
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information flash. For four seconds, it will pause. After a maximum of 10 alarm cycles, only the turn signal lights will flash until The following regulatory statement applies to all radio the next alarm activation.
Page 17: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Page 18: To Lock The Doors
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button on key fob to unlock the cargo area (side lateral Key Fob Battery Replacement sliding doors and rear doors). The turn signal lights will NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
Page 19: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the DOOR LOCKS battery observing its polarity. 4. Refit the battery case inside the key fob and turn the screw to lock it into place. General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:...
Page 20: Locking The Doors From The Outside
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking The Doors From The Outside Locking With The Key Blade Locking With A Key Fob Key Blade Released Push the Key Blade Release Button to expose the key blade, Key Fob insert the key blade into the doors exterior lock cylinder 1 –...
Page 21: Unlock The Doors From The Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Unlock The Doors From The Outside Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The Vehicle Unlocking With A Key Fob For All Passenger Vans and Pull up on the lock/unlock lever located on the drivers US Cargo Vans (If Equipped) door panel to the 1st detent to unlock all doors from inside To unlock all the doors, push and release the unlock button...
Page 22: Child Lock System - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Closing And Locking From Outside To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System Grab the side door handle and push towards the front of the vehicle. Once the side door is secured in the full closed 1.
Page 23: Auto Unlock Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Auto Unlock Doors This feature unlocks all doors when the driver door is open. NOTE: If the passenger door is open, only the passenger door is unlocked. This procedure is the same for the rear and side doors as well.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The window opening mechanism is fitted with a security Auto-Down Feature system (if equipped) that can detect the presence of an The window switches are equipped with an Auto-Down obstacle whilst the window is closing; when this happens, feature.
Page 25: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • One door opening movements with the window mov- WARNING! ing, without ever closing the door. • One door opening movement with the window mov- There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed.
Page 26: Sliding Side Door
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SLIDING SIDE DOOR Unlocking With The Key Blade On Cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted with a Push the key blade release button to expose the key blade, spring-loaded latch that stops the door from opening any insert the key blade into the driver door exterior lock further.
Page 27: Child Lock System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Closing: If the power is restored: • By remote control. Pull the interior door handle switch to release the door and then push it towards the front of the vehicle. • Opening a front door by inserting the key into the key pawl.
Page 28: Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The Outside
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the key fob on the door, you can do the following: Occupant Restraint Systems Features • For Cargo versions with swing door/cargo doors: cen- • Seat Belt Systems trally unlock the load compartment (sliding side doors + •...
Page 29: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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”...
Page 30 28 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-...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 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!
Page 32 30 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.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest your hips, below your abdomen.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt. shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward anchorage in a higher position.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 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.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Passenger Vehicle Commercial Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR WARNING! and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
Page 40: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a WARNING! collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) moni- • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the tors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring asso- ciated with the electrical Air Bag System Components.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Air Bag Warning Light bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic bag system immediately.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an WARNING! impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, WARNING! (Continued) and also are needed to help keep you in position, away • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more from an inflating air bag.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other injuries WARNING! to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts, in addition to the injury reduction potential Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects provided by the seat belts and body structure.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during WARNING! (Continued) angled or offset frontal collisions where the front air bags require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for deploy. installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint roof of the vehicle for any reason.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the WARNING! internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below: against the door or window.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like NOTE: particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag but they will open during air bag deployment.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Reset WARNING! (Continued) Procedure • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on functions after an event, the ignition switch must be your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
Page 51: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to the information if they have access to the vehicle or the record such data as: EDR.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- younger and who have not reached ible Child Restraint, facing rearward the height or weight limits of their...
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach air bag.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they Children Too Large For Booster Seats should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over seat belt.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the WARNING! child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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...
Page 58 56 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...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 the front passenger seat if the child front passenger seat? restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating Tether Anchorages anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear- facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach There are tether strap anchorages behind each to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap rear seating position located on the back of the...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind WARNING! all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a that they should not play with them.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Passenger Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations...
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the Anchorage tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 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.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a family vehicle and is not intended for carrying children in the Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in front passenger seat(s).
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child WARNING! Restraints In This Vehicle • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. •...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Page 71: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Page 72: Safety Tips
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- WARNING! (Continued) mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.” inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 73: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Seat Belts • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/ rear doors open, make sure that all windows are Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set frays, and loose parts.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the the blower control on high speed. You should be able to floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.
Page 75: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the Tires passenger’s side floor area. • ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is patterns.
Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......78 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ...89 ▫...
Page 78 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cargo Vehicle Interior Lamps ....94 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......101 ▫...
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 ▫ Rear Cargo Light ..... . .114 CUPHOLDERS ......111 ▫...
Page 80: Mirrors
78 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 head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers.
Page 81: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Outside Mirrors Manual Folding Door Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to The door mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to be center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of folded rearward to help avoid damage.
Page 82: Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment - If Equipped
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If Equipped Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped From the inside of the vehicle, use the control lever to The power mirror controls are located on the mirror flag trim adjust the mirror.
Page 83: Sun Visors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod” Of Sun Visor The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visor can be the sun visor downward and swing it so it is parallel to the rotated downward or up against the door glass.
Page 84: Manual Seat Adjustments
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Adjustments The front driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward and rearward, and if equipped, may be reclined and the height and lumbar can be adjusted. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Forward And Rearward Adjustment Lumbar Support — If Equipped The adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. of lumbar support.
Page 86: Folding Rear Seat - If Equipped
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped 3. Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the lower outboard side of seat and lift the seat for extended To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be cargo space.
Page 87: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Extended Cargo Space Heated Seat Control Button 4. Reverse order for original setting. Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats. The LED on the switch illuminates when the heated seat is on. Push Heated Seats —...
Page 88: Head Restraints
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin • All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- restraints are placed in their proper positions in tion or other physical condition must exercise care...
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 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. Rear Head Restraints The outboard head restraints can be removed by pushing the release buttons, located at the base of the head restraint and pull upward on the whole assembly.
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outboard Head Restraint Release Buttons Center Head Restraint The center head restraint is adjustable and removable. To 1 — Release Button raise the head restraint, push and hold the adjustment 2 — Adjustment Button button, located on the base of the head restraint and pull upward on the head restraint.
Page 91: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push up the To open the hood, two latches must be released. safety latch lever to release it, before raising the hood.
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood slot WARNING! to secure the hood in the open position. Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your CAUTION! vehicle.
Page 93: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 LIGHTS Headlights Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward Multifunction Lever to the first detent for headlight operation. The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, high beams, parking lights, passing light and turn signals.
Page 94: High Beams
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Beams NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc- moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defec- tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on the...
Page 95: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped Right Switch • Push the right switch to the left to turn on the left map The fog light switch is located on the center stack light. of the instrument panel, just below the radio.
Page 96: Cargo Vehicle Interior Lamps
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Vehicle Interior Lamps In auto-mode the light comes on automatically when you open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes out when you close them. • Push the left-hand side of the lens to switch the light off when the doors are open.
Page 97: Passenger Vehicle Interior Lamps
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Passenger Vehicle Interior Lamps Second Row Seating And Rear Roof Lights Operation The interior lamps are located in the center of the roof, In auto-mode, the light comes on automatically when you above the second row seating and in the roof in the center open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes of the rear load area.
Page 98: Windshield Wipers And Washers
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Off The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right This is the normal position of the wiper lever. side of the steering column. Intermittent Speed NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only operate Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Page 99: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Front Windshield Washer Operation Rear Window Wiper/Washer Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the steer- Rear Windshield Wiper Operation ing wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will activate Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.
Page 100: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the control lever downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or or downward.
Page 101: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 WARNING! Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it.
Page 102: To Resume Speed
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) button increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button and release.
Page 103: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Metric Speed (km/h) WARNING! • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h Speed Control can be dangerous where the system decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 104: Parksense Rear Park Assist Sensors
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interaction With Trailer Towing The ParkSense system is automatically deactivated when a trailer equipped by Mopar is hitched to the vehicle. The system will be automatically activated as soon as the trailer is removed. If it does not happen, turning the key ignition switch to OFF and then to ON again would be needed.
Page 105: Parksense Rear Park Assist Alerts
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear is engaged, an audible alert is activated. The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses between the tones are directly proportional to the distance from the obstacle.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within the Audible signal (dashboard loud- sensors’ field of view speaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the distance decreases.
Page 107: Parksense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System A malfunction of the ParkSense sensors or system is Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap and indicated, during REVERSE gear engagement, by the in- a soft cloth.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a WARNING! (Continued) false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball bumper. will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia •...
Page 109: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 If it’s necessary to keep the ball mount and hitch ball The Camera Delay setting can be set to on/off on the rear assembly mounted for a long period, it is possible to filter camera settings menu.
Page 110: Power Outlets
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds WARNING! up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Load Compartment Power Outlet CAUTION! The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located on the left Do not connect devices with power higher than 180W side of the rear cargo compartment. It operates with the to the outlet.
Page 112: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long To avoid serious injury or death: periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 113: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 CUPHOLDERS A cupholder is located in the front and rear of the center console. STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle. NOTE: The glove compartment handle is equipped with a lock.
Page 114: Dash Storage
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dash Storage Overhead Console Storage The dash storage is located on the right side of the There is additional shelf storage above the front sun visors. instrument panel above the glove compartment. Overhead Console Storage Location Dash Storage...
Page 115: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 CARGO AREA FEATURES Rear Cargo Tie-Downs To make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (if equipped) fixed to the floor. Rear Cargo Tie-Downs (Passenger Version) NOTE: Power washing is not allowed inside the cargo area.
Page 116: Rear Cargo Light
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cargo Light WARNING! (Continued) In auto-mode the light comes on automatically when you • Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes seat tether strap.
Page 117: Cargo Compartment Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off The cargo compartment light comes on automatically after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the when the swing doors are opened and turns off when the defroster off, push the button a second time.
Page 118: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the use, place the front and rear crossbars approximately weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 CAUTION! • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surface.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ....154 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...121 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Media .......179 UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS —...
Page 123: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Upper Dash Storage 13 — Climate Controls 2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights) 8 — Radio 14 — USB Charger/AUX 3 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 15 —...
Page 124: Instrument Cluster
122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster...
Page 125: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 Instrument Cluster WARNING! 1. Speedometer A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or • Indicates vehicle speed. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for 2.
Page 126: Instrument Cluster Display
124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Instrument Cluster Display • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster display, which offers useful information to the driver.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 • Language • MENU Button • Buzzer Volume Push and release the MENU button for a time longer than 1 second to access/select the information screens or sub- • Seat Belt Buzzer menu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the •...
Page 128: Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Push and release the up or down arrow button (by 2. If the function is on, push and release the up or down single pushes) to scroll through all the submenu options. arrow button to select the required speed limit and then push MENU to confirm.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 Trip B Data 3. Select the required option and then push MENU. This function can be used to activate (On) or deactivate 4. If selecting the “Time” submenu, briefly push MENU, (Off) the Trip B display (Partial Trip). the “hours”...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. When you have made the required settings, push the The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each time MENU button briefly to go back to the submenu screen the up or down arrow button is pushed. Hold down the up or hold the button down to go back to the main menu or down arrow button to increase/decrease the setting screen without saving.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 5. Hold the MENU button down again to return to the 1. If the set distance unit of measurement is mi (km) the standard screen or to the main menu according to where fuel consumption unit will be displayed in mpg (km/l you are in the menu.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Push the MENU button to return to the menu screen or 2. Push the MENU button to go back to the menu screen or hold the MENU button down to return to the standard hold the MENU button down to go back to the standard screen without storing.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Trip Button time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. The TRIP button, located on the right steering column To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously MENU button.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to: NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, • Trip distance B etc.), and conditions of use of the vehicle (load, tire •...
Page 135: Warning And Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS The warning/indicator lights switch on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases.
Page 136: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Red Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Oil Level Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Engine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light appears on the panel when the engine oil level falls below the minimum rec- ommended value.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a prob- lem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will sound.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 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.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Door Open Indicator Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Door Open Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s) are not fully closed. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened, there will also be a single chime. Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 Transmission Fault Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Fault Warning Light This light will illuminate (together with a message in the Instrument Cluster Display and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault. Contact your authorized dealer if the message remains after restarting the engine.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
Page 143: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indicate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become inoperative.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Generic Warning Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Generic Warning Indicator Light The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure, Air Bag Warning Light Fault (in this last case the Generic Warning Light will flash.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Glow Plug Indicator Light To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking and this icon will blink when the ambient temperature is less than -31° F (-35° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been CAUTION! equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunc- CAUTION! tion indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip- with the low tire pressure telltale.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Security Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Indicator Light If during starting, the key code is not correctly recognized, the vehicle security light comes on in the instrument panel. In this case, turn the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is still locked, try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
Page 151: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 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. Green Telltale Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Park/Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight On Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light —...
Page 153: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 154: Uconnect Settings
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software- WARNING! update to learn about available Uconnect software • It is not possible to know or to predict all of the updates. • Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g. possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons Uconnect 5.0 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen On The Faceplate And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 —...
Page 156: Buttons On The Faceplate
154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Faceplate Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Push the Settings button on the faceplate to display the there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right menu setting screen.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Manual Auto Brightness With Headlights On With Headlights Off NOTE: To make changes to the “Brightness” setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Touchscreen Beep Display Trip B NOTE: Press the relevant button to activate/deactivate the displaying of the Trip B on the instrument cluster display. Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Set Time And For- mat — If Equipped Show Time Statues — If Equipped Set Date Month NOTE:...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Rear Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines” setting overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with active, or dynamic, grid lines to help illustrate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the steering wheel position when the option is checked.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Radio Off Delay 0 min 20 min NOTE: When this Setting is selected, the radio will remain off for the selected amount of time when the engine has been shut off.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Setting Name Selectable Options Speed Adjusted Volume — If Equipped NOTE: The “Speed Adjusted Volume” feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed. Surround Sound — If Equipped Loudness — If Equipped NOTE: The “Loudness” feature improves sound quality at lower volumes when enabled. Auto - On Radio Last Recall NOTE: Press the “Auto - On Radio”...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phones/Devices List of Paired Phones/Devices NOTE: This feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Setting Name Selectable Options Subscription Info Sirius ID NOTE: New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Regional NOTE: Forces the system to select from a network station when the system is present in a different region. Restore Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings...
Page 167: Uconnect Radios
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 UCONNECT RADIOS iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer support the iPod control features. Please visit Apple’s to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Page 168: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. Pushing the top of the switch IF EQUIPPED will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the The remote sound system controls are located on the back switch will decrease the volume.
Page 169: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in Manual Climate Control Overview your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description A/C Button Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when the A/C system is engaged. Recirculation Button Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Icon Description Front Defrost Turn the knob to the Front Defrost position. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Modes Control Push the button in the center of the knob to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets.
Page 173 10 minutes. the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- Have the system inspected at a Ram dealership before the summer. dow. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Climate Control Functions Recirculation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, A/C (Air Conditioning) or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
Page 175: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Operating Tips Vacation/Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, can cause odor, and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart...
Page 178: Uconnect 5.0 Voice Recognition Quick Tips - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS — IF EQUIPPED Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0/5.0 NAV system.
Page 179: Get Started
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc- tions.
Page 180: Radio
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say •...
Page 181: Media
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 • Change source to Bluetooth Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the touch- • Change source to AUX screen. • Change source to USB • Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata;...
Page 182: Phone
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the Phone button .
Page 183: Additional Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Additional Information PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES © 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later. Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Start without I’ll be Late. Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
Page 185 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....186 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..196 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....186 ▫...
Page 186 184 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... . .204 ▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ....223 ▫...
Page 187 STARTING AND OPERATING 185 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....235 ADDING FUEL ......239 ▫...
Page 188: Starting Procedures
186 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 189: Extended Park Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Extended Park Starting If Engine Fails To Start NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle WARNING! has not been started or driven for at least 30 days. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the 1.
Page 190: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
188 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The engine block heater cord is a factory installed The engine block heater warms the engine and permits option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords are quicker starts in cold weather.
Page 191 STARTING AND OPERATING 189 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit mission gear selector. • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle someone or something.
Page 192: Key Ignition Park Interlock
190 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock PARK, or to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds (refer This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock to Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System in this which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the section).
Page 193: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 191 shift control (refer to Electronic Range Select (ERS) Opera- tion in this section for further information). Moving the gear selector into the ERS (-/+) position (beside the DRIVE position) activates ERS mode, displays the current gear in the instrument cluster, and prevents automatic upshifts beyond this gear.
Page 194 192 STARTING AND OPERATING Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING! Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully When parking on a level surface, you may shift the when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking...
Page 195 STARTING AND OPERATING 193 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK remove the ignition key. Once the key is removed, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can against unwanted movement.
Page 196 194 STARTING AND OPERATING started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the upshifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE position transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. WARNING! When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in...
Page 197 STARTING AND OPERATING 195 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may be 1. Stop the vehicle. modified depending on engine and transmission tempera- 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. ture as well as vehicle speed. This feature improves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maxi- 3.
Page 198: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
196 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until To exit ERS mode, simply return the gear selector to the the transmission fluid is warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 DRIVE position. to 5 km) of driving]. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may WARNING! seem as if the transmission is not shifting properly when...
Page 199: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 197 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and WARNING! the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front DRIVING THROUGH WATER wheels.
Page 200: Shallow Standing Water
198 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal- • Always check the depth of the standing water before low standing water, consider the following Cautions and driving through it. Never drive through standing Warnings before doing so.
Page 201: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 199 POWER STEERING CAUTION! The standard power steering system will give you good Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering tight spaces.
Page 202: Parking Brake
200 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steer- ing components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level.
Page 203 STARTING AND OPERATING 201 • This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. WARNING! (Continued) It does not show the degree of brake application. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front a location accessible to children.
Page 204: Brake System
202 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys- The Four-Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in tems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking condi- capability, the remaining system will still function.
Page 205: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 203 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! (Continued) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The sys- the natural laws of physics from acting on the tem detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering effi- rate and amount of brake application and then applies...
Page 206: Traction Control System (Tcs)
204 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! (Continued) The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety...
Page 207: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 205 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than WARNING! appropriate for the steering wheel position. There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded WARNING! vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 208: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
206 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (located WARNING! (Continued) in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires type and size or wheel size may adversely affect ESC lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The ESC performance.
Page 209 STARTING AND OPERATING 207 ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes. Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off”...
Page 210: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
208 STARTING AND OPERATING ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring WARNING! during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects or other ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in vehicles.
Page 211: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 209 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 212 210 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 214: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
212 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 215: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 216: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
214 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
Page 217 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Tire And Loading Information Placard WARNING! (Continued) • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation increases tire flex- ing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Page 218 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to XXX lbs.”...
Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 Metric Example For Load Limit For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg, and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635- 340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
Page 220 218 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- ommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never over- load them.
Page 221: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 219 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Tire Pressure • Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and vehicle control. satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Page 222: Tire Inflation Pressures
220 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy CAUTION! Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always resulting in higher fuel consumption. reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture Tread Wear and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Page 223: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which Radial Ply Tires equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. WARNING! Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on during operation.
Page 224: Tire Types
222 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Types WARNING! All Season Tires — If Equipped Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You All season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 225: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and Spare Tires — If Equipped traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- of a spare tire, please refer to the “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 226 224 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Limited Use Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
Page 228: Tire Spinning
226 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”...
Page 229: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Life Of Tire Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors oil, grease, and gasoline. including, but not limited to: Replacement Tires •...
Page 230: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
228 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer WARNING! (Continued) or original equipment dealer with any questions you may • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad- have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equate speed capability can result in sudden tire equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 231: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres- sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Page 232: Treadwear
230 STARTING AND OPERATING Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 233: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Operating” for information on how to properly inflate the WARNING! vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven, this is normal and there should be no The temperature grade for this tire is established for adjustment for this increased pressure.
Page 234 232 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold CAUTION! (Continued) (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 30 psi Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become inoper- (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the able.
Page 235: System Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • Receiver Module. correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even if •...
Page 236 234 STARTING AND OPERATING proper text message will be displayed. If the ignition key is 2. Compact Spare Tire – if equipped: The compact spare cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system fault wheel is not equipped with TPMS sensor. So when still exists.
Page 237: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 NOTE: For a correct Tire Pressure Monitoring behavior, FUEL REQUIREMENTS please wait for about 20 minutes in key-off during each tire 2.4L Engine substitution. General Information This engine is designed to meet all emis- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and sions regulations and provide optimum RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 238: Reformulated Gasoline
236 STARTING AND OPERATING Reformulated Gasoline Problems that result from using gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Page 239: Cng And Lp Fuel System Modifications
STARTING AND OPERATING 237 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications Materials Added To Fuel Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion, and damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo- stability additives are recommended.
Page 240: Fuel System Cautions
238 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.
Page 241: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 ADDING FUEL 5. Remove gasoline nozzle, reinstall fuel cap and close fuel filler door. The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure WARNING! the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
Page 242: Vehicle Loading
240 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Certification Label CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. off” the fuel tank after filling. The label contains the following information: NOTE: •...
Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 244: Trailer Towing
242 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension In this section you will find safety tips and information on components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with GVWR.
Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Tongue Weight (TW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo- hitch ball by the trailer.
Page 246 244 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch WARNING! A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 247 STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...
Page 248 246 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the weight CAUTION! (Continued) on the rear axle of the vehicle: • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer • The tongue weight of the trailer. is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do •...
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not • Total weight must be distributed between the tow overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can vehicle and the trailer such that the following four cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage ratings are not exceeded: to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-...
Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before WARNING! towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information” • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- in “Starting And Operating” for the proper inspection procedure.
Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring harness. Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle motoring safety.
Page 252 250 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 253: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Towing Tips avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when grade and road condi- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and tions allow. backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.
Page 254: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
252 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow appli- 4.
Page 255 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Vehicles With Alloy Wheels....271 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .254 ▫...
Page 256: Hazard Warning Flashers
254 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 257: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 255 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS WARNING! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that You or others can be badly burned by hot engine the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 258 256 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against Wheel Mounting Surface the wheel.
Page 259: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 257 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi- mately -4°F (-20°C).
Page 260 258 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under • Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit the following circumstances: to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire •...
Page 261 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259 Insert the power plug into the vehicle power outlet socket. WARNING! Start the vehicle engine. Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have Push the Tire Service Kit power button to the “I” position. the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using The electric compressor will be turned on, sealant and air Tire Service Kit.
Page 262: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped
260 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Replace the sealant canister prior to the expiration JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED date at your authorized dealer. WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Page 263: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 261 Jack Location Removing The Spare Tire The jack and tools are stowed under the driver’s front seat. 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. Attach the wrench handle to the winch extension. Jack/Tools Location Jack Tools 1 —...
Page 264 262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. To access the winch mechanism open the rear doors of the vehicle to expose the winch mechanism access cover. Remove the access cover and install the winch extension into the winch mechanism. Jack Tools 1 —...
Page 265 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 263 4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain 5. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer access to the spare tire retainer. from the wheel. Spare Tire Retainer Nut...
Page 266 264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt 7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. the retainer at the end of the cable. Retainer Lifting Spare Tire...
Page 267: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 265 Preparations For Jacking Jacking Instructions 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the WARNING! edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: WARNING! •...
Page 268 266 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
Page 269 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 NOTE: Place the jack underneath the jack engagement location that is closest to the flat tire. Jacking Locations 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts with the wrench handle by turning them to the left one turn Jack Engaged To Body Flange while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 270 268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
Page 271 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated. 3. Turn the handle on the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.
Page 272 270 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 6. Install the spare tire. Lightly tighten the wheel lug bolts using the bolt install wrench.
Page 273: Vehicles With Alloy Wheels
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 271 Vehicles With Alloy Wheels WARNING! For stowing a damaged tire on vehicles with alloy wheels, A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Page 274 272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. The plastic fin must be directed downwards and per- fectly coincide with the flange cut part; fit the bracket in the adapter, fold the bracket up and secure it to the adapter with the fastening knob. Alloy Wheel Mounting 4.
Page 275: Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. the cover over the two wheel bolts.
Page 276: Jump-Starting Procedures
274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with Preparations For Jump-Start a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the properly seated against the wheel.
Page 277: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 WARNING! WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition establish a ground connection and personal injury switch is ON.
Page 278 276 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Connecting The Jumper Cables 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Page 279: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can rocking the vehicle.
Page 280: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis- sion shifting occurring).
Page 281: Gear Selector Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 282 280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Gear Selector Boot Location Gear Selector Override Access Hole 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 5. Insert a small screwdriver or a similar tool into the gear 7.
Page 283: Ignition Key Removal Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/OFF (key removal) position. To remove the key manually, proceed as follows: 1.
Page 284: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System. Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) func- tion.
Page 285 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Body Lubrication ..... .295 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ...285 ▫...
Page 286 284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE .....319 FLUID CAPACITIES ..... .326 REPLACEMENT BULBS .
Page 287: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —...
Page 288: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running, Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the severe catalytic converter damage and power loss performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic trans- will soon occur.
Page 289: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! (Continued) PROGRAMS vehicle control could occur that may result in an In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an accident involving serious injury or death. inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. •...
Page 290: Replacement Parts
288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition to the ON mode, you Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” symbol ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal come on as part of a normal bulb check.
Page 291: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) have potential malfunctions examined by an autho- You can be badly injured working on or around a rized dealer or qualified repair center. motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 292 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE There are three possible dipstick types, NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or • Crosshatched zone. 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The •...
Page 293 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 294: Engine Oil Filter
292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter WARNING! (Continued) The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary every engine oil change. for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the ve- Engine Oil Filter Selection hicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,...
Page 295: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to positive post and the negative cable is attached to the contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 296 294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — WARNING! If Equipped • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental system.
Page 297: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 Body Lubrication Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, dry windshield.
Page 298: Adding Washer Fluid
296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE windshield wiper then executes part of a stroke; at each When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some command, approximately 1/3 of a normal wiper stroke washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean is triggered.
Page 299 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into CAUTION! the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change.
Page 300: Cooling System
298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning WARNING! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Page 301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ- properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic severe internal engine damage.
Page 302 300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized Adding Coolant water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine extended maintenance intervals.
Page 303 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci- coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant fied for your vehicle.
Page 304 302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point coolant expansion bottle.
Page 305: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 Brake System Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system ing Your Vehicle” for further information. components should be inspected periodically. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 306: Power Steering Fluid
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Because it is flammable, do not allow the power spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the steering fluid to come into contact with hot engine brake fluid to catch fire.
Page 307 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis- transmission shift quality and/or torque converter sion has no dipstick.
Page 308: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. However, The most common causes are: change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contami- • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. nated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is disas- •...
Page 309 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 • 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 •...
Page 310 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong CAUTION! acids or strong alkaline additives that can harm the wheel surface. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. These products may CAUTION! damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Page 311 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Interior Care CAUTION! (Continued) Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE carpeting. ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Page 312 310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. by rinsing.
Page 313: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be WARNING! used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and cloth.
Page 314: Underhood Fuses
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho- rized dealer. • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Page 315 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 60 Amp Blue – Body Controller 40 Amp Orange – Rear Power Windows, Fog Lamps, Front Heated Seats (If Equipped) 30 Amp Green – Rear Power Windows, Front Heated Seats (If Equipped) 30 Amp Green –...
Page 316 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster – 5 Amp Tan Key Unlock – 10 Amp Red Primary ECM Loads – 20 Amp Yellow BSM System – 5 Amp Tan BSM System, Positive Key and Steering Angle Sensor –...
Page 317: Interior Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Cover...
Page 318 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuse Panel Cavity Locations...
Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 5 Amp Beige KL 30 (+30) - IPC 20 Amp Yellow Central Doors Locking 10 Amp Red KL 30 (+30) - TPMS, EOBD, HVAC, Radio 15 Amp Blue Bi-Directional Washer Pump 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Windows 7.5 Amp Brown KL 15 (+15) - Air-Bag...
Page 320: Central Unit Fuse Panel
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Central Unit Fuse Panel The central power fuse panel is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Fuse Panel Cover Cavity Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Driver side...
Page 321: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your battery. • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting.
Page 322 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Front Low Beam Headlamp Front High Beam Headlamps Front Side Marker Lamps LED (See your authorized dealer) Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21W Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W Rear Stop Lamp P21W Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W Rear Tail Lamps...
Page 323: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 BULB REPLACEMENT Front Turn Signal Lamps Front NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric condi- To change the bulb, proceed as follows: tions change to allow the condensation to change back into 1.
Page 324 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps Third Brake Light (Center Mount) To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: The front/rear side marker lamps are LED and not ser- 1. For versions with tailgate, loosen the two fastening viced separately.
Page 325: Interior Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Interior Bulbs Dome Lamp With Spot Lights To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: 1. Remove dome lamp by depressing the tabs located by the arrows, using a suitable tool. Dome Lamp 1 — Protective Cover 2 —...
Page 326 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Roof Lamp To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Remove roof lamp by depressing the tabs located by the arrows, using a suitable tool. Roof Lamp (Reverse Side) 1 — Cover 3. Replace the bulb releasing them from the side contacts making sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured Roof Lamp between the contacts.
Page 327 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 Roof Lamp (Reverse Side) 1 — Bulb 4. Close the protective cover and reposition it back into its housing, making sure that it locks into place.
Page 328: Fluid Capacities
326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.4L Engine 16 Gallons 60.5 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20, API 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Certified) Cooling System* 2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)
Page 329: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 330 328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam- age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ- ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti- freeze) or any “globally compatible”...
Page 331: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4.
Page 333 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ..... .333 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....332...
Page 334 332 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 350 hours of engine Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change run time or twelve months, whichever comes first. The 350 indicator system.
Page 335 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 333 Maintenance Chart Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on •...
Page 336 334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pul- ley, and replace if necessary.
Page 337 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 335 * Change engine air filter every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) if operated in dusty and off road environment. ** The brake fluid must be changed every 24 months. This interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply. *** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 339 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....338 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 340: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
338 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to bring the right papers with you, as well as your warranty folder.
Page 341: Fca Usa Llc Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 339 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
Page 342: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
340 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech questions about the service contract, call the manufactur- er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800- Impaired (TDD/TTY) 521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the (800) 387-9983 French).
Page 343: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 341 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of immediately inform the National Highway Traffic...
Page 344: In Canada
342 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Diagnostic Procedure Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, should contact the Customer Service Department imme- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals diately.
Page 345 INDEX...
Page 346 344 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .300 Disposal .......301 Additives, Fuel .
Page 347 INDEX 345 Brake Assist System ......203 Chains, Tire ......228 Brake Fluid .
Page 348 346 INDEX Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)... . .301 Power Steering ......199 Cooling System .
Page 349 INDEX 347 Towing ....... .278 Exhaust Gas Caution .....70, 238 Emission Control System Maintenance.
Page 350 348 INDEX Fuel ........235 Guide, Body Builders ......6 Additives .
Page 351 INDEX 349 Instrument Cluster....122, 123, 134, 149 Light Bulbs ......73, 319 Instrument Cluster Display Lights .
Page 352 350 INDEX Lubrication, Body ......295 Occupant Restraints ......26 Lug Nuts .
Page 353 INDEX 351 Outside Rearview Mirrors .....79 Rear Camera ......107 Overheating, Engine .
Page 354 352 INDEX Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ... .36 Security Alarm ......14 Energy Management Feature .
Page 355 INDEX 353 Engine Fails To Start ..... .187 Inflation Pressures ......220 Steering Life Of Tires .
Page 356 354 INDEX Traction ......196, 197 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....33 Traction Control .
Page 357 INDEX 355 Windshield Wiper Blades .....295 Windshield Wipers ......96 Wiper Blade Replacement.
Page 358 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.

RAM promaster city 2017 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

Quick Links

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