INTRODUCTION To keep your vehicle running at its best, have various customer-oriented documents. You are your vehicle serviced at recommended intervals urged to read these publications carefully. Fol- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US by an authorized dealer who has the qualified lowing the instructions and recommendations in LLC vehicle.
NOTE: when parts, which are expressly authorized or HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL recommended by the manufacturer, are at- Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first Consult the Table of Contents to determine tached or installed at an authorized dealer. The before driving your vehicle and before at- which section contains the information you de- same applies when modifications to the original...
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS NUMBER against operating procedures that could result The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also the left front corner of the instrument panel. The contains CAUTIONS against procedures that VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through could result in damage to your vehicle.
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: Key Fob In case the ignition does not change with the The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Fob) may have a low or dead battery.
NOTE: WARNING! You can insert the double-sided emergency • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the key into the lock cylinders with either side transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your Ignition Or Accessory On Message vehicle.
SENTRY KEY Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these WARNING! (Continued) conditions will result in the engine being shut off The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the after two seconds. unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- engine.
Replacement Keys Customer Key Programming To Arm The System Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security NOTE: may be performed at an authorized dealer. Alarm: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the 1.
• Push the LOCK button on the Remote hicle Security Alarm. If someone enters Tamper Alert Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. the vehicle through the trunk and opens If something has triggered the Vehicle Security any door, the alarm will sound. Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three 3.
NOTE: 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks This feature lets you program the system to • The front courtesy overhead console and unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the door courtesy lights do not turn on if the first push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat”...
To Lock The Doors Programming Additional Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE Transmitters transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to ac- may be performed at an authorized dealer.
3. Remove the battery by turning the back NOTE: WARNING! cover over (battery facing downward) and • The vehicle must be equipped with an • Do not start or run an engine in a closed tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a automatic transmission to be equipped garage or confined area.
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To • For security, power window and power To Exit Remote Start Mode And Reset sunroof operation (if equipped) are dis- Drive The Vehicle abled when the vehicle is in the Remote Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and The instrument cluster message stays active Start mode.
• The hazard switch is pushed. the Key Fob is not inside the vehicle before WARNING! (Continued) closing the door. • The gear selector is moved out of PARK. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • The brake pedal is pushed. with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Power Door Locks Turning off the ignition or closing the door will Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit allow the locks to operate. If a door is open with Programming — If Equipped The power door lock switch is located on each the ignition either cycled to ACC or RUN (engine The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature door trim panel.
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door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be NOTE: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive affected, resulting in a slower response Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle (FOBIK- If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- time. Safe) grammed all doors will unlock when you •...
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NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the following conditions are true: •...
NOTE: tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • After pushing the door handle button, you • The door window will lower slightly if it is must wait two seconds before you can closed completely when opening the lock or unlock the doors, using either door.
AUTO-Down Feature — If Equipped NOTE: ment cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the The driver’s door power window switch and The transmission must be in PARK before trunk is closed. passenger door power window switch have an the button will operate.
Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINT As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer- SYSTEMS gency Release lever is built into the trunk Some of the most important safety features in latching mechanism. In the event of an indi- your vehicle are the restraint systems: vidual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk •...
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If WARNING! Equipped belt behind them or under their arm. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the 5. You should read the instructions provided front of an air bag.
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front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended tions. However, in a collision the seat belt will with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert). that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blink- equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of • A lap belt worn too high can increase the • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect your vehicle that is not equipped with seats risk of injury in a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protec- tion. Inspect the seat belt system periodi- cally, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
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Seat Belt Pretensioner system has a retractor assembly that is designed If the passenger seating position is equipped The front seat belt system is equipped with to release webbing in a controlled manner. with an ALR and is being used for normal pretensioning devices that are designed to re- usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors...
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Supplemental Restraint System WARNING! Mode (SRS) • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and Air Bag System Components front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger allow it to retract completely to disengage the Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death Automatic Locking Mode and activate the ve-...
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Advanced Front Air Bags may receive information from the front impact WARNING! This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for sensors or other system components. • Being too close to the steering wheel or both the driver and front passenger as a supple- The first stage inflator is triggered immediately instrument panel during Advanced Front ment to the seat belt restraint systems.
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vehicle damage — for example, some pole The steering wheel hub trim cover and the WARNING! (Continued) collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset upper right side of the instrument panel sepa- • Do not put anything on or around the air collisions.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags The SABs may help to reduce the risk of 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur- Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side occupant injury during certain side impacts tains (SABICs): Located above the side air bags: and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the windows.
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The SABICs deploy downward, covering the Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt WARNING! (Continued) side windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less • Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In outside edge of the trim out of the way and time than it takes to blink your eyes.
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deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of whether deployment is appropriate. A slower- WARNING! the vehicle during impacts that require Side Air developing event may deploy the seat belt • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not Bag occupant protection.
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• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has gymnasium floor. They are not caused by WARNING! contact with chemicals. They are not perma- power or until the hazard light button is Deployed air bags and seat belt pretension- nent and normally heal quickly.
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The ORC monitors the readiness of the elec- air bag system is designed to be maintenance WARNING! tronic parts of the air bag system whenever the free, if any of the following occurs, have an Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN authorized dealer service the air bag system instrument panel could mean you won’t have...
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ditional information regarding the Redundant Air Event Data Recorder (EDR) WARNING! (Continued) Bag Warning Light refer to the “Instrument This vehicle is equipped with an event data • Do not attempt to modify any part of your Panel” section of this manual. recorder (EDR).
NOTE: Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled almost large enough for an adult safety belt. up at all times, including babies and children.
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of weight limits of their child restraint the vehicle...
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All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • After a child restraint is installed in the a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
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Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, WARNING! Children who are large enough to wear the touching the child’s thighs and not their Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are stomach? under an arm or behind their back.
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor Rear-Facing Child...
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren used with the top tether anchorage to install the (LATCH) Restraint System child restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child re- What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight straint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the LATCH an- 65 lbs (29.5 kg) and tether anchor instead of the LATCH sys-...
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Locating LATCH Anchorages Locating Tether Anchorages 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 The lower anchorages are round There are tether strap anchorages at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage bars that are found at the rear of behind each rear seating position...
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To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: Restraint When using the LATCH attaching system to child restraint to the lower anchorages in the If the selected seating position has a Switchable install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts selected seating position.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing WARNING! Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints in this Vehicle • Improper installation of a child restraint to The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic of the restraint.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Always use the tether anchor when using the of the child restraint) for using the Tether An- seat belt to install a forward facing child re- Weight limit of the Child Restraint chor with the seat belt to attach a forward fac- straint, up to the recommended weight limit of...
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6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5. WARNING! Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing 7.
between the two posts. If not possible, lower 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according ENGINE BREAK-IN the head restraint and pass the tether strap to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- RECOMMENDATIONS around the outboard side of the head re- tions.
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• Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph It is recommended for the operator to observe CAUTION! the following driving behaviors during the new (112 km/h) and observe local speed limits. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight vehicle break-in period: 300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km): Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may 0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km): •...
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- Transporting Passengers tained engine exhaust system. WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con- Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of CARGO AREA.
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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced the windshield. See your authorized dealer for WARNING! (Continued) after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must service if your defroster is inoperable. • Never put floor mats or other floor cover- be replaced after a collision if they have been Floor Mat Safety Information ings on top of already installed floor mats.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
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• Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....86 • MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ..87 • POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED .
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• FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) — IF EQUIPPED ..103 • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Operation ....103 • Turning FCW ON Or OFF......104 •...
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• Ignition Off Operation ......114 • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ....114 •...
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MIRRORS Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic Automatic Dimming Mirror — If and a slight overlap of the view obtained from Equipped the inside mirror. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers.
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Outside Mirrors Folding Feature Power Mirrors NOTE: The mirrors are equipped with a rotational The power mirror controls are located on the A light in the selected button will illuminate hinge. The mirrors have one detent (clockwise) driver-side door trim panel. indicating the mirror is activated and can be towards the rear of the vehicle and three de- adjusted.
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors position. To use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the extender which is located at the An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. rear of the visor and pull rearward. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward.
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Manual Transmission Vehicles speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) The area on the rear fascia where the radar or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in sensors are located must remain free of snow, The BSM system sensors operate when the these areas.
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Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a rela- from either side of the vehicle. on either side and enter the rear detection zone tive speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and with a relative speed of less than 30 mph...
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The BSM system is designed not to issue an WARNING! alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, oc- aid to help detect objects in the blind spot casionally the system may alert on such ob- jects.
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When RCP is on and the vehicle is in RE- Blind Spot Alert Lights Only VERSE, the driver is alerted using both the When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the visual and audible alarms, including reducing BSM system will provide a visual alert in the the radio volume.
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NOTE: SEATS • Whenever an audible alert is requested by Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. the BSM system, the radio volume is re- duced. WARNING! • If the hazard flashers are on, the system •...
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Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so in four directions. Pull upward or push down- that the shoulder belt is no longer resting ward on the front or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the against your chest.
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• Press the heated seat button a second and front passenger cooler in higher ambient WARNING! time to turn the LO setting ON. temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the HI and LO.
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This feature can be programmed through the Manual Front Seatback Recline Passenger Seat Easy Entry Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the located on the side of the seatback in order to further information.
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Head Restraints Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the The front driver and passenger seats are equipped head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
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NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) You may experience deformation in the seat • ALL the head restraints MUST be rein- cushion from the seat belt buckles if the stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the seats are left folded for an extended period occupants.
3. Push the safety catch to the left. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
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the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the WARNING! automatic system off, move the headlight switch Be sure the hood is fully latched before out of the AUTO position. driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully NOTE: latched, it could open when the vehicle is in The engine must be running before the motion and block your vision.
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Automatic High Beam Headlamp duced High-Beam Sensitivity Control (not 2. Push back on the multifunction lever to re- recommended), toggle highbeam lever 6 Control — If Equipped activate the system. full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of igni- The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control tion ON.
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NOTE: Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable The front fog light switch is built into the head- The fog lights will operate with the low beam using the Uconnect System, refer to light switch. headlights or parking lights on.
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Turn Signals High/Low Beam Switch Move the multifunction lever up or down and the Push the multifunction lever away from you to arrows on each side of the instrument cluster switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the flash to show proper operation of the front and multifunction lever toward you to switch the rear turn signal lights.
Dimmer Controls Information Display (DID), and radio when the The dimmer control is part of the headlight position lights or headlights are on. switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
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Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield first detent past the intermittent settings for wiper is turned off, the wipers will operate for Rotate the end of the lever downward to the low-speed wiper operation, or to the second several wipe cycles and then turn off.
NOTE: The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted The Rain Sensing system has protection fea- with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay posi- tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will not For vehicle equipped with rain sensor (auto tion 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay operate under the following conditions: wipes), please note that in addition to the 10...
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged. STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering col- WARNING! umn upward or downward. It also allows you to Do not adjust the steering column while lengthen or shorten the steering column.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start ELECTRONIC SPEED IF EQUIPPED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed The steering wheel contains a heating element When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control to come on during a remote start through the that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
NOTE: Electronic Speed Control without erasing the WARNING! set speed from memory. In order to ensure proper operation, the Leaving the Electronic Speed Control sys- Electronic Speed Control System has been Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition tem on when not in use is dangerous. You designed to shut down if multiple Speed switch OFF erases the set speed from memory.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set U.S. Speed (mph) Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills speed will continue to increase until the but- The transmission may downshift on hills to • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a ton is released, then the new set speed will maintain the vehicle set speed.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL following distance, while matching the WARNING! speed of the vehicle ahead. (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve- The Cruise Control system has two control Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the nience system. It is not a substitute for modes: driving convenience provided by cruise control active driving involvement.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Operation Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifi- • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather The speed control buttons (located on the right side cations to the vehicle will effect the perfor- conditions into account, and may be of the steering wheel) operates the ACC system.
• When the parking brake is set. again. At this time, the system will turn off and To Set A Desired ACC Speed the DID will display “Adaptive Cruise Control When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, • When the automatic transmission is in (ACC) Off.”...
• The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph To Resume ment Panel” for more information. The speed (24 km/h). increment shown is dependant on the chosen If there is a set speed in memory press the RES speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): (resume) button and then remove your foot from •...
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• The ACC system applies the brake down To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) to 15 mph (24 km/h) when following a • Pressing the SET - button once will result in While ACC is set, the set speed can be de- target vehicle.
Setting The Following Distance In The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (me- dium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
and the system adjusts vehicle speed automati- and will only be active when passing on the left cally to maintain the distance setting, regard- hand side. In locations with right hand drive less of the set speed. traffic, an additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the right turn signal and The vehicle will then maintain the set distance will only be active when passing on the right...
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Display Warnings And Maintenance NOTE: If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Radar Sensor” warning is active Normal setting has not been selected, the display will Vehicle”...
• If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is Service ACC/FCW Warning Offset Driving damaged due to a collision, see your autho- If the system turns off, and the DID displays ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane rized dealer for service.
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Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is com- system may decrease the vehicle speed and vehicle in your lane.
Narrow Vehicles To change between the different control modes, Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not (ACC) ON/OFF button which turns the ACC and detected until they have moved fully into the the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) ELECTRONIC lane.
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To Set A Desired Speed U.S. Speed (mph) The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instru- Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) 1 mph increase in set speed.
• The ignition is turned off. To Cancel NOTE: The following conditions will cancel the Normal FCW monitors the information from the for- • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control without ward looking sensors as well as the Elec- button is pushed.
NOTE: Turning FCW ON Or OFF Changing FCW Status The FCW Sensitivity Settings are program- • The minimum speed for FCW activation is NOTE: mable through the Uconnect System. Refer to 5 mph (10 km/h). The default status of FCW is “On”, this “Uconnect Settings”...
stationary objects that are far away, on- ParkSense will retain the last system state the Uconnect System. Refer to "Uconnect Set- coming traffic, or leading vehicles with (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” the same or higher rate of speed.
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If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flash- ing arc in the left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from fast, to continuous.
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WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-150 cm) (150-120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Slow...
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense will display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. and the system has detected a faulted condi- ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with tion, the Driver Information Display (DID) will the ParkSense switch, located on the switch The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when...
• ParkSense will reduce the volume of the ParkSense System Usage CAUTION! radio when it is sounding an audio tone. Precautions • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, NOTE: unable to recognize every obstacle, includ- taking care not to scratch or damage •...
above the rear license plate. The image will be shifted into "PARK" or the vehicle’s ignition is WARNING! (Continued) displayed in the touchscreen display along with cycled to the OFF position. ans, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or a caution note to “check entire surroundings” When the Vehicle is shifted out of Reverse (with blind spots before backing up.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) The overhead console contains courtesy/ • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must Drivers must be careful when backing up reading lights and sunglass storage. Power even when using the ParkView Rear Back be driven slowly when using ParkView to sunroof switch may also be included, if Up Camera.
Courtesy/Reading Lights POWER SUNROOF — IF WARNING! At the forward end of the overhead console are EQUIPPED • Never leave children unattended in a ve- two courtesy/reading lights. The power sunroof switch is located between hicle, or with access to an unlocked ve- Press the lens to turn on the light.
Closing Sunroof — Express NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Push the switch forward and release it within If three consecutive sunroof close attempts • Do not allow small children to operate the one-half second and the sunroof will close result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth sunroof.
buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof ELECTRICAL POWER “B+.” Refer to “Rear Power Distribution (if equipped) in certain open or partially open Center (Fuses)” in “Maintaining Your Ve- OUTLETS positions. This is a normal occurrence and can hicle.” Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) be minimized.
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War- ranty.
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CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Many accessories that can be plugged in • Power outlets are designed for accessory draw power from the vehicle’s battery, plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces- even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, sory or accessory bracket from the plug.
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Rear Cupholders Console Storage The rear seat cupholders are located in the The center console has a storage compartment center armrest between the rear seats. The located underneath the armrest. The compart- cupholders are positioned forward in the arm- ment contains a 12 Volt power outlet, and a rest and side-by-side to provide convenient molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various access to beverage cans or bottles while main-...
NOTE: WARNING! To prevent excessive battery drain, use the Do not operate this vehicle with a console rear window defroster only when the engine compartment lid in the open position. Driving is operating. with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE Instrument Cluster For 3.6L or 5.7L...
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1. Tachometer 5. Temperature Gauge WARNING! • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions • The temperature gauge shows engine A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. per minute (RPM x 1000). coolant temperature. Any reading within You or others could be badly burned by the normal range indicates that the engine 2.
1. Tachometer 5. Temperature Gauge WARNING! • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions • The temperature gauge shows engine A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. per minute (RPM x 1000). coolant temperature. Any reading within You or others could be badly burned by the normal range indicates that the engine 2.
All active telltales will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear. Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light...
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Brake Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
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Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be NOTE: WARNING! checked by turning the ignition switch from the This light shows only that the parking brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light is applied.
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Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning Light What It Means Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause a con- tinuous chime sound for 4 minutes, or until the engine is allowed to cool, whichever comes first.
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Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position.
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CAUTION! WARNING! Continuous driving with the Transmission If you continue operating the vehicle when Temperature Warning Light illuminated will the Transmission Temperature Warning Light eventually cause severe transmission dam- is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil age or transmission failure. over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
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Door Open Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale Light What It Means Door Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and not fully closed. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime. Trunk Open Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means...
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale Light What It Means 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 en- gine and automatic transmission control systems.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recom-...
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IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the or more flat tires as handling may be compro- vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow mised.
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Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/ RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
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Adaptive Cruise Control Alert Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Adaptive Cruise Control Alert Indicator Light This light will turn on when the ACC is not operating and needs service. For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disengage the light. If the light does not turn off, please see your authorized dealer.
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Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale Light What It Means Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light Green Telltale Light What It Means Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light This light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed. Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale Light What It Means High Beam Indicator Light...
White Telltale Indicator Lights Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale Light What It Means Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set.
• Performance — If Equipped DRIVER INFORMATION • Driver Assist — If Equipped DISPLAY (DID) • Fuel Economy The Driver Information Display (DID) features an interactive display which is located in the • Trip instrument cluster. • Audio • Messages •...
LEFT And RIGHT Arrow Buttons: For Screen Setup: indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty • OK button allows user to enter menu and Using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow cycle based, which means the engine oil button allows you to cycle through submenus.
Use the steering wheel DID controls for the NOTE: Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) – If following procedure(s): If the indicator message illuminates when Equipped you start the vehicle, the oil change indica- The Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) is en- 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the tor system did not reset.
Cruise Control Speedometer Performance Features — If Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow This area will show reconfigurable white caution button until the Speedometer menu is displayed telltales. These telltales include: WARNING! in the DID. Push and release the OK button to •...
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• Braking Distance • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to The Performance Features include the following: reach 60 MPH (100 km/h) in less then 10 • 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) Timer – Distance seconds. – From Speed – Best •...
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• To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (200 • This feature will only function when applying Reaction Timer meters) run, push and hold the OK button for the brakes at speeds above 30 MPH Press the OK button to engage Countdown five seconds.
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• When a force greater than zero is measured, • Each time the driver pushes the OK button Top Speed the display will update the value as it climbs. for a Lap that current time populates, the Last When selected, this screen displays the Top As the G-Force falls, the peak forces will time and also populates the 1st (top) space Speed since last reset:...
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• The DID will return to the last display se- • Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an Adaptive Cruise Control Ready lected after five seconds of no ACC display amber color and turn green as Fuel Economy When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed activity.
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• Time • Time Audio Push and release the UP or DOWN • Range to Empty (default) • Range to Empty row button until the Audio Menu displays in the • Average L/100km (or MPG) • Average L/100km (or MPG) DID.
• When no codes are present or the last code Diagnostics — If Equipped When load reduction is activated, the message Push and release the UP or DOWN is reached = (P0000) and this message is “Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will row button until the diagnostic Menu is selected.
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• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter The electrical loads that may be switched off (if – Check what may be plugged in to power equipped), and vehicle functions which can be electrical accessories, audio systems, outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports effected by load reduction: alarms and similar devices.
CYBERSECURITY NOTE: WARNING! Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and • FCA or your dealer may contact you di- • It is not possible to know or to predict all of may be equipped with both wired and wireless rectly regarding software updates.
UCONNECT SETTINGS Your Uconnect system may also have a Screen Off and Back buttons on the faceplate. The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the Push the Screen Off button on the faceplate to faceplate located on the center of the instru- turn off the Uconnect screen.
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• Set Language • Distance NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected When in this display, you may select one of Select from: “mi” or “km.” at a time. multiple languages (English/Français/Español) • Fuel Consumption for all display nomenclature, including the trip When making a selection, press the button on functions and the navigation system (if Select from: “MPG”...
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• Show Time Status Voice system will warn you of a possible collision with After pressing the “Voice” button on the touch- the vehicle in front of you when you are farther When in this display, you may turn on or shut off screen the following settings will be available: away.
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• ParkSense • Blind Spot Alert • ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide- lines The ParkSense system will scan for objects When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot behind the vehicle when the transmission gear Alert feature Provides alerts, visual and/or au- Your vehicle may be equipped with the selector is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed dible, to indicate objects in your blind spot.
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• Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK Lights or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. After pressing the “Lights” button on the touch- When this feature is selected, and the headlight To set the ParkView Backup Camera Delay screen, the following settings will be available: switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights...
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• Flash Lights With Lock • Remote Door Unlock • Flash Lights With Lock When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will This feature will allow you to program your When this feature is selected, the exterior lights flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with remote door locks to open “All doors”...
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Engine Off Options Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be on the touchscreen the following settings will be available. available: • Headlight Off Delay NOTE: Before compass calibration is performed, When this feature is selected, the driver can...
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• Speed Adjusted Volume NOTE: Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on Keep magnetic materials away from the top This feature increases or decreases volume the touchscreen the following settings will be of the instrument panel, such as Mobile relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed available: Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors.
selected a pop-up will appear asking "Are you Customer Programmable Features touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or sure you want to reset your settings to default?” press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close — Uconnect 8.4 Settings select “Yes”...
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• Set Language • Control Screen Time-Out — If Equipped NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness When in this display, you may select one of When this feature is selected, the Controls with Headlights ON setting, the headlights multiple languages (Brasileiro/Deutsch/English/ Screen will stay open for five seconds before must be on and the interior dimmer switch must...
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• Power Units Clock After pressing the “Units” button on the touch- After pressing the “Clock” button on the touch- Select from: “HP” (US), “HP” (UK), and “kW.” screen you may select each unit of measure screen the following settings will be available: •...
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• Time Format • Paddle Shifters — If Equipped of FCW is the Far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with This feature will allow you to select the time When this feature is selected, the paddle shift- the vehicle in front of you when you are farther format display setting.
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• ParkView Backup Camera Delay lection, press the “Rear ParkSense Vol.” button NOTE: on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears If your vehicle has experienced any damage in When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE next to setting, indicating that the setting had the area where the sensor is located, even if the (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear cam- been selected.
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• Headlight Illumination On Approach touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been to setting, showing that the setting has been When this feature is selected, the headlights will selected.
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• Sound Horn With Lock Doors & Locks NOTE: After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of When this feature is selected, the horn will sound the touchscreen the following settings will be when the door locks are activated with the RKE.
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setting, showing that the setting has been se- Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped Engine Off Options lected. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. the touchscreen the following settings will be on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:...
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• Speed Adjusted Volume Audio Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Audio” button on the touch- After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on This feature increases or decreases volume screen the following settings will be available. the touchscreen the following settings will be relative to vehicle speed.
Restore Settings clear all personal data?” select “OK” to clear, WARNING! After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on “Cancel” or “X” to exit without making changes. Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Per- the touchscreen the following settings will be Once the data has been cleared, a pop up formance Pages is intended for off-highway or available:...
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• Best The following describes each feature and its Timers operation: Pressing the “Best” button displays the best Home recorded run of performance timers, except for braking data. • Save Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run. Any saved run over 10, will overwrite the last saved run for Uconnect System stor- age.
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• With an SD Card installed, press the “SD • 0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h) NOTE: Card” to save runs to the SD Card. Brake Distance and Speed timers will only Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go •...
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• Oil Pressure G-Force Shows the actual oil pressure. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. Gauges 2 Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Manual Transmission) Performance Pages — G-Force When selected, this screen displays the follow- ing values: When selected, this screen displays all four •...
• Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft • Oil Pressure Engine The longitudinal g-force measures the accelera- Shows the actual engine oil pressure. tion and braking force of the vehicle. • Gear (Automatic Transmission Only) • Peak G-Forces Fore Aft, Left and Right Shows the current (or pending) operating gear This shows the maximum g-forces that have of the vehicle.
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You will be able to enable, disable, and custom- NOTE: ize the functionality of the Launch Control and • Launch control should not be used on Drive Mode Set-Up features within Perfor- public roads. Always check track condi- mance Control. tions and the surrounding area.
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2. If desired, press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” 4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the Launch Control will abort before launch comple- tion and display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for button on the touchscreen. This screen will steering wheel is pointing straight.
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2. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on 5. Fully depress the clutch pedal and verify the Launch Control will abort before launch comple- tion and display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for the touchscreen. This screen will allow you vehicle is in first gear.
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Drive Mode Set-Up Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touchscreen within the Performance Control screen indicates the real-time status of the various systems. Pressing the “Sport Mode Set-Up” or “Default Mode Set-Up” buttons on the touchscreen, the driver can configure their individual drive modes and see how those con- figurations affect the performance of the ve- hicle.
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Default Mode Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission and Steer- ing are both set to their Sport settings. The steering wheel paddle switches are enabled. The Traction Control defaults to Normal. Any of these four settings may be changed to the driver’s preferences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen.
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Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed Engine Engine/Trans below with accompanying descriptions. The in- formation contained in the list below can also be accessed from within the mode Set-Up menus. To access the information, press the “Info” button on the touchscreen from the mode Set-Up menu, and use the left/right arrows to toggle through available descriptions.
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Paddle Shifters Traction Steering Paddle Shifters Traction Control Steering • ON • SPORT • Sport Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. to turn off traction control and reduce stability provide an increased amount of steering feel, control.
• Comfort STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Press the “Comf” button on the touchscreen to provide a lower steering effort. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach UCONNECT RADIOS — IF behind the wheel to access the switches.
Pushing the center button will make the radio Media Mode CLIMATE CONTROLS switch between the various modes available Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the The air conditioning and heating system is (AM/FM/AUX etc.). next track on the selected media (AUX, designed to make you comfortable in all types Bluetooth, SD Card).
General Overview Button Descriptions (Applies To Both But- tons On The Faceplate And Buttons On The Buttons On The Faceplate Touchscreen) The buttons on the faceplate are located below 1. MAX A/C Button the Uconnect screen. Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
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system to switch between manual mode and NOTE: CAUTION! automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Opera- Pressing this button while in Sync mode will Failure to follow these cautions can cause tion” for more information. automatically exit Sync. damage to the heating elements: 5.
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10. Blower Control 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort Blower control is used to regulate the amount of The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted conditions to provide cooler air out of the air forced through the climate system. There are so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, panel outlets and warmer air from the floor seven blower speeds available.
13. Driver Temperature Control Down But- NOTE: the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or ton (Uconnect 8.4 Only) In Sync mode, this button will also automati- Floor modes. cally adjust the passenger temperature set- Provides the driver with independent tempera- ting at the same time.
MAX A/C NOTE: Automatic Temperature Control In cold weather, use of recirculation mode (ATC) MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling may lead to excessive window fogging. The performance. Automatic Operation recirculation feature may be unavailable Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C 1.
NOTE: Manual Operation Override Operating Tips The system allows for manual selection of • It is not necessary to move the tempera- NOTE: blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status ture settings. The system automatically Refer to the chart at the end of this section and recirculation control.
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Vacation Storage NOTE: Outside Air Intake Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of Make sure the air intake, located directly in front • Recirculate without A/C should not be service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as used for long periods, as fogging may run the air conditioning system at idle for about...
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Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
PERSONALIZED MENU BAR UCONNECT VOICE The Uconnect features and services in the main RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS menu bar are easily changed for your conve- nience. Simply follow these steps: Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0 or 8.4A/8.4AN sys- tem.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you Basic Voice Commands must first push either the VR or Phone The basic Voice Commands below can be given button, wait until after the beep, then say at any point while using your Uconnect system. your Voice Command.
• Change source to USB Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM or FM • Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest radio stations you would like to hear. Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata; Play genre Classical Push the VR button .
• Redial (call previous outgoing phone number) • Call back (call previous incoming phone number) TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pro- nounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a contact has multiple phone numbers, you can say “Call John Smith work.”...
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Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RE- incoming text messages only. To enable this Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures SPONSES feature on your Apple iPhone, follow these 4 hands-free and keep everyone comfortable Stuck in See you simple steps:...
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Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) Do Not Disturb The Uconnect navigation feature helps you With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifica- save time and become more productive when tions from incoming calls and texts, allowing you know exactly how to get to where you want you to keep your eyes on the road and hands on to go.
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While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected so you can still place a second call without being interrupted by incoming calls. NOTE: • Reply with text message is not compat- ible with iPhones. • Auto reply with text message is only avail- able on phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.
STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting With Integrated Key — WARNING! (Continued) Manual Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the Normal starting of either a cold or a warm adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil- engine does not require pumping or pressing your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other...
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Automatic Transmission — If Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go Equipped NOTE: The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or This feature allows the Normal starting of either a cold or a warm PARK position before you can start the engine. driver to operate the ig- engine is obtained without pumping or Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving...
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4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: START/STOP Button — Automatic prior to the engine starting, push the button If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or Transmission Only again.
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• If the ignition switch is left in the RUN 1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button If Engine Fails To Start position, the system will automatically once to change the ignition switch to the time out after 30 minutes of inactivity if ACC position, WARNING! the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) and...
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Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE the clutch pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then WARNING! START/STOP Button) — Automatic repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. Remember to disconnect the engine block Transmission Only After Starting heater cord before driving. Damage to the If the engine fails to start after you have followed The idle speed is controlled automatically and it the “Normal Starting”...
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NOTE: CAUTION! During cold weather, you may experience • Never drive with your foot resting on the increased effort in shifting until the trans- clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a mission fluid warms up. This is normal. hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
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You must always use first gear (or REVERSE) CAUTION! when starting from a standing position. Always make sure the vehicle comes to a Recommended Shift Speeds complete stop before shifting into RE- To utilize your manual transmission efficiently VERSE. Failure to do so may result in trans- for fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed mission damage.
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1–4 Skip Shift Downshifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION There are times when you must shift the trans- To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, mission directly from first gear to fourth gear downshift to maintain a safe speed when de- WARNING! instead of from first gear to second gear.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, injure those in or near the vehicle. As with with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is all vehicles, you should never exit a ve- ing children to be in a vehicle unattended...
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Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock The transmission gear selector has PARK, RE- VERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and MANUAL System (Autostick) shift positions. Manual shifts can be This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmis- made using the Autostick shift control (refer to sion Shift Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the “AutoStick”...
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Gear Ranges WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) DO NOT race the engine when shifting from • Never use the PARK position of an auto- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. matic transmission as a substitute for the NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher NOTE: parking brake.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • DO NOT race the engine when shifting injure those in or near the vehicle. As with with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear all vehicles, you should never exit a ve- ing children to be in a vehicle unattended...
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NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE (D) MANUAL (M) Use this range when the vehicle is standing for This range should be used for most city and The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE prolonged periods with the engine running. Ap- highway driving. It provides the smoothest up- position) enables full manual control of transmis- ply the parking brake and shift the transmission shifts and downshifts, and the best fuel...
In the event of a momentary problem, the NOTE: cally, shifting between the eight available gears. transmission can be reset to regain all forward To activate AutoStick, move the gear selector Even if the transmission can be reset, we gears by performing the following steps. into the MANUAL (M) position (beside the recommend that you visit your authorized DRIVE position).
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the gear selector remains in DRIVE) after a shift automatically at redline in this mode, nor (-) position, will downshift the transmission to will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator the lowest gear possible at the current period of time, depending on accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT DRIVING ON SLIPPERY Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is PERFORMANCE CONTROL SURFACES possible for a wedge of water to build up Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode between the tire and road surface. This is Acceleration feature.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving Driving through water more than a few inches/ • Always check the depth of the standing through shallow standing water, consider the centimeters deep will require extra caution to water before driving through it.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING If the Electric Power Steering warn- CAUTION! (Continued) ing icon is displayed and the “SER- The electric power steering system will give you • Driving through standing water may cause VICE POWER STEERING” or the good vehicle response and increased ease of damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain com- “POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF maneuverability in tight spaces.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY NOTE: Manual Transmission — If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF • When the parking brake is applied and the below the lower left corner of the instrument transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake EQUIPPED panel.
Automatic Transmission — If WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • Never use the PARK position of an auto- • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the The foot operated parking brake is located matic transmission as a substitute for the vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil- below the lower left corner of the instrument parking brake.
NOTE: Your vehicle may also be equipped with Ready CAUTION! Alert Braking (RAB), and Rain Brake Support Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor- If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with (RBS). mance braking system. The brake pads are a the parking brake released, a brake system semi-metallic compound, which offer supe- Electronic Brake Force Distribution...
• A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) the stop. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws increased vehicle stability and brake perfor- These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help Hill Start Assist (HSA) reduce braking distances. The BAS comple- The amber “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will The HSA system is designed to mitigate roll ments the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Apply- turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the back from a complete stop while on an incline.
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• HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) forward gears. The system will not activate if HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll • Failure to follow these warnings may the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. back while towing a trailer.
For vehicles not equipped with the DID, perform 9. Repeat these steps if you want to return this dition. Engine power may also be reduced to the following steps: help the vehicle maintain the desired path. feature to its previous setting. 1.
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ESC On WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC sys- prevent the natural laws of physics from maintain your vehicle, may change the tem will be in this mode.
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Full Off – If Equipped WARNING! WARNING! This mode is intended for off-highway or off- • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func- • In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine road use only and should not be used on any tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip torque reduction and stability features are public roadways.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven wheel lift due to other factors, such as road several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater clicking sounds when it is active. This is conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking ob- than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized normal;...
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on Ready Alert Braking (RAB) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION European design standards. Tires de- Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time re- signed to this standard have the tire size quired to reach full braking during emergency Tire Markings molded into the sidewall beginning with braking situations.
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Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
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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 –...
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found full TIN, including the date code, located on the on the outboard side, then you will find it on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of white sidewall side of the tire.
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Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire And Loading Information Placard 1. Number of people that can be carried in the Location vehicle. NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear 3.
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NOTE: 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, and passengers that will be riding in your • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the vehicle.
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Safety Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the WARNING! stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Over- of sluggish response or over responsiveness in WARNING! loading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle the steering. •...
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Tire Inflation Pressures three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) Tire Pressures For High Speed after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed Operation cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the on the driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the The manufacturer advocates driving at safe maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire...
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Radial Ply Tires of identical size and service description (Load Summer tires do not contain the all season Index and Speed Symbol). designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets WARNING! Tire Types of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the Combining radial ply tires with other types of safety and handling of your vehicle.
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If you need snow tires, Run Flat Tires — If Equipped CAUTION! select tires equivalent in Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 Because of the reduced ground clearance, size and type to the origi- miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid do not take your vehicle through an auto- nal equipment tires.
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letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation. use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it WARNING! (Continued) Example: T145/80D18 103M. is not the same as your original equipment tire, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so replace (or repair) the original equipment tire T, S = Temporary Spare Tire could result in spare tire failure and loss of and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu-...
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Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- Tread wear indicators are in the original equip- further information. tions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above ment tires to help you in determining when your 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds tires should be replaced.
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sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example WARNING! WARNING! found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other Tires and the spare tire should be replaced this manual for more information relating to the than that specified for your vehicle.
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CAUTION! WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). Replacing original tires with tires of a differ- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns ent size may result in false speedometer and Snow) between front and rear axles can odometer readings.
TIRE ROTATION for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold RECOMMENDATIONS tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maxi- Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles mum inflation pressure molded into the tire operate at different loads and perform different sidewall.
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receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle NOTE: CAUTION! may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes • The TPMS is not intended to replace nor- • The TPMS has been optimized for the above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS mal tire care and maintenance or to pro- original equipment tires and wheels.
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Premium System The TPMS consists of the following compo- Once the system receives the updated tire nents: pressures, the system will automatically update, The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) the graphic display in the DID will return the uses wireless technology with wheel rim •...
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If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place 5. Once you repair or replace the original road repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If of a road tire that has a pressure below the tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the system fault no longer exists, the “TPM low-pressure warning limit, upon the next...
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on and FUEL REQUIREMENTS Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such the Driver Information Display (DID) will display as hard starting, stalling and stumble. If you the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message and experience these problems, try another brand 3.6L Engine then display dashes (--) in place of the pressure...
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper experience these symptoms, try another brand Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such octane rating, gasoline that contain detergents, of gasoline before considering service for the as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you corrosion and stability additives are recom- vehicle.
NOTE: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that • Never have any smoking materials lit in or cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, near the vehicle when the gas cap is filler door.
TRAILER TOWING Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification WARNING! Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further In this section, you will find safety tips and It is important that you do not exceed the information. information on limits to the type of towing you maximum front or rear GAWR.
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If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! (TSC) recognizes a swaying trailer and auto- A weight-distributing system works by applying • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing matically applies individual wheel brakes and/or leverage through spring (load) bars. They are Hitch system may reduce handling, stabil- reduces engine power to attempt to eliminate typically used for heavier loads to distribute...
Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry stan- dard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 5.7L Automatic...
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CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do • Total weight must be distributed be- that a trailer is towed, do not drive over not overload your vehicle or trailer.
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• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers CAUTION! pressures before trailer usage. over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). •...
The electrical connections are all complete to Towing Tips the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, trailer connector. Refer to the following illustra- stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area tions.
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Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. overheating, take the following actions: • When using the speed control, if you experi- City Driving ence speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back...
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground All Models Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED Front NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear NOT RECOMMENDED On Trailer Recreational towing (with rear wheels on the CAUTION! ground) is NOT ALLOWED.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- on the instrument panel, below the radio. reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk. Operation EQUIPPED Description Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. For- eign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the follow- liquid form, clean water, and a damp cloth will •...
WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of • A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far collision or hard stop could endanger the latex.
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deflated tire and running the air pump. Move NOTE: If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant the vehicle as necessary to place the valve Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws Hose (6): stem in this position before proceeding.
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If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) the Sealant Hose (6): If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the • Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is the end of the Sealant Hose (6) can result to the recommended inflation pressure be- no longer flowing through hose (typically...
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If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or 6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant WARNING! (Continued) higher: Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer warning can result in injuries that are serious as soon as possible. Refer to (F) “Sealant 1.
5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns SPECIFICATIONS loose particles. with the hose slot in the front of the housing. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to Push the bottle into the housing.
After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt JACKING AND TIRE WARNING! (Continued) torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are CHANGING • The jack is designed to be used as a tool properly seated against the wheel. for changing tires only.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 4. Remove the spare tire. WARNING! (Continued) 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire re- paired or replaced immediately. Preparations For Jacking 1.
5. Turn OFF the ignition. WARNING! (Continued) 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the diagonally opposite of the wheel to be raised. jacking position. For ex- • Set the parking brake firmly and set an ample, if changing the right automatic transmission in PARK;...
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2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug flat tire and install the spare tire. wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end WARNING! of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a tighten the lug nuts. collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the WARNING! jack parts and the spare tire in the places To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the...
4. Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug CAUTION! nut torque. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut any other booster source with a system torque with a torque wrench to ensure that voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to all lug nuts are properly seated against the the battery, starter motor, alternator or elec-...
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as booster battery. watch bands and bracelets that could this could establish a ground connection and 3.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the NOTE: CAUTION! jumper cables in the reverse sequence: For vehicles with automatic transmission: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can Disconnecting The Jumper Cables outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat- only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular 1.
NOTE: WARNING! Push the ESC Off switch to place the Elec- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. tronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Par- Forces generated by excessive wheel tial Off mode before rocking the vehicle. speeds may cause damage, or even failure, Refer to “Electronic Brake Control”...
To install the tow eye, open the door using the WARNING! CAUTION! vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread • The tow eye must be used exclusively for Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow the tow eye into the receptacle. eyes.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 Follow these steps to use the Manual Park 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish Release: the tether strap up through the opening in SPEED TRANSMISSION the console base. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 4.
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5. While holding the locking tab in the disen- To Reset The Manual Park Release: gaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the lever up and rearward until it locks in the rear side) rearward (away from the lever) place in the vertical position.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ MANUAL Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground TRANSMISSION If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 Manual Transmission CAUTION! miles (48 km). The manufacturer recommends towing your ve- • Do not use sling type equipment when hicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using • The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph towing.
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC CAUTION! WARNING! SYSTEM — OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could • ONLY an authorized service technician Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- should connect equipment to the OBD II onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain Loose Fuel Filler Cap should be determined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. fully illuminated until you place the ignition in If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the off position or start the engine.
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! CAUTION! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/ • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or You can be badly injured working on or scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly around a motor vehicle. Only do service work perform repairs and service when neces- recommended to ensure the designed perfor- for which you have the knowledge and the...
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Engine Oil Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine Engine Oil Selection — 3.6L & 5.7L To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine For best performance and maximum protection Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. under all types of operating conditions, the manu- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as...
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine information on engine oil filler cap location, refer Oil Identification Symbol MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent to the “Engine Compartment” illustration in this Pennzoil or Shell Helix is recommended for all section.
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Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter WARNING! (Continued) You may use synthetic engine oils provided the The engine oil filter should be replaced with a the engine compartment before starting the recommended oil quality requirements are met, new filter at every engine oil change. vehicle with the air induction system (air and the recommended maintenance intervals Engine Oil Filter Selection...
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WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. • It is essential when replacing the cables on Keep flame or sparks away from the bat- the battery that the positive cable is at- tery. Do not use a booster battery or any tached to the positive post and the nega- other booster source with an output tive cable is attached to the negative post.
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Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO WARNING! CAUTION! 1234yf — If Equipped • Use only refrigerants and compressor lu- Do not use chemical flushes in your air HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a bricants approved by the manufacturer for conditioning system as the chemicals can hydrofluoolefine HFO that is endorsed by the your air conditioning system.
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3. Remove the used filter. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points the direction of airflow, which is toward the and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated...
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Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid WARNING! Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located Commercially available windshield washer the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure solvents are flammable.
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NOTE: WARNING! CAUTION! Intentional tampering with emissions con- • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They • The catalytic converter requires the use of trol systems can result in civil penalties contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will being assessed against you.
Cooling System Coolant Checks Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or every 12 months (before the onset of freezing contains a considerable amount of sediment, WARNING! weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or clean and flush with a reliable cooling system •...
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Please review these recommendations for us- CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) ing Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant (antifreeze) that meets the require- than specified Organic Additive Technol- engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
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NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if community. To prevent ingestion by animals or there is any accumulation of foreign material on children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the sealing surfaces. engine coolant in open containers or allow it to the proper level of protection against remain in puddles on the ground.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- Points To Remember WARNING! tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant NOTE: Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water When the vehicle is stopped after a few and possibly a collision.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual WARNING! (Continued) requirements described on the brake fluid res- Transmission (If Equipped) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter ervoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segre- or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
the transmission fluid at the correct level using CAUTION! CAUTION! the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes Using a transmission fluid other than the Do not use chemical flushes in your trans- should be used in any transmission; only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid may mission as the chemicals can damage your approved lubricant should be used.
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on The following maintenance recommendations CAUTION! the axle. The fluid level should be 1-2.5 mm will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your below the fill plug.
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• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in Wheel And Wheel Trim Care MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film, the paint, touch them up immediately. The • All wheels and wheel trim, especially alumi- stains and to protect your paint finish.
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• For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi- upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner CAUTION! Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and is not required to maintain the original condition. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to bristle brush, or metal polishes.
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Glass Surfaces Seat Belt Maintenance CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will Keton based cleaning products to clean any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders WARNING! (Continued) Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that detergent with the cupholder in the center con- the ignition is off and that all the other sole.
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CAUTION! (Continued) • When replacing a blown fuse, it is impor- tant to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under Hood Lamp – Police – 20 Amp Yellow Horns – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch –...
Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! (Fuses) • When installing the power distribution cen- There is also a power distribution center located ter cover, it is important to ensure the in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. cover is properly positioned and fully This center contains fuses and relays.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse – Spare 30 Amp Pink – Fuel Pump – 20 Amp Yellow – Police Right Spot Lamp – Police – 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port – 10 Amp Red Integrated Center Stack –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor – 15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Radio – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest/ Console Media Hub – – Fuse –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting / Auto High BEAM / Day Time Running Lamps – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension – If Equipped – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse –...
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS of service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or more, run the air conditioning system at idle than 21 days, you may want to take these steps glass cartridge types.
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Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Halogen Headlamp HIR2LL Front Park/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamp H11LL Front Side Marker LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Tail Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
BULB REPLACEMENT 4. Turn the headlamp access cap counter- 3. Remove one fastener on the lower air box to clockwise to remove. remove and access the rear of the headlamp NOTE: assembly. 5. Remove bulb by turning it counter clockwise Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- and disconnect.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam NOTE: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, (CHMSL) when the headlamps are turned on, there is Models With High Intensity The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not a blue hue to the lamps.
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). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 or ACEA A1/B1.
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine Research Octane Number (RON) of 91 or higher. Fuel Selection –...
• Should this fail to resolve the problem, con- • Selling and servicing authorized dealer. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE tact the manufacturer’s distributor nearest to • Vehicle’s delivery date and current odometer The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- your location. ested in your satisfaction with their products distance.
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About Your Brakes ...225, 227 Air Cleaner, Engine Automatic High Beams ... .81 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ..302 Automatic Temperature Control (Cruise Control).
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Brake Control System, Electronic ..227 Changing A Flat Tire ... . .277 Automatic ....187 Brake Fluid .
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Dealer Service ....299 Driving Block Heater ....211 Deck Lid, Emergency Release ..27 Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Break-In Recommendations .
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