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  • Page 1 Charger 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Police S U P P L E M E N T...
  • Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4...
  • Page 6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Refer to the Police Upfitter’s Guide located at www.fleet.chrysler.com, prior to the addition of any This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual aftermarket equipment. prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists, and is intended to aid the operators of police Following the instructions and recommendations pro- or fleet vehicles (used in severe duty, high-mileage op- vided herein, will help assure safe and reliable operation...

  • Page 7: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS DOOR LOCKS ......6 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ....7 ▫...

  • Page 8: Door Locks

    6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window Switches — If Equipped The emergency rear door lock knob is located on the front portion of each rear door panel, visible when the front door is opened.

  • Page 9: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 Both rear passenger doors are inoperable from the rear The addition of the supplemental equipment (such as seat position, inside of the vehicle. There are three ways radios, weapons, mounting brackets, cage, etc.), must be to operate the rear door locks: installed such that it will not interfere or come in contact with a deploying air bag.

  • Page 10: Air Bag Deployment Zones

    8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Zones WARNING! (Continued) There are four zones to be aware of: • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC), care 1. Driver Air Bag Deployment Zone (Figure 1), and Driver must be taken when installing any type of roof Air Bag/Steering Wheel Specifications (Figure 2) equipment.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 Figure 1 - Driver Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. Vertical Plane Passing Through Center of Steering Wheel 2. 18.5 Inches (47 cm) 3. Vertical Plane Passing Through Maximum Rearward Point that the Driver Air Bag Cushion Reaches 4.
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER AIR BAG/STEERING COLUMN SPECIFI- CATIONS DRIVER AIR BAG CUSHION POSITION DAB Diameter When 26.5 Inches (67 cm) Deployed (Full) DAB Depth When 15 Inches (38 cm) Deployed (Full) Maximum Rearward 18.5 Inches (47 cm) Displacement During Deployment (Fill) STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION RANGE...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Figure 3 - Passenger Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. Passenger Air Bag Cushion 2. Vertical Plane from Point of Instrument Panel 3. Passenger Air Bag Module 4. Instrument Panel 5.
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 4 - Passenger Air Bag Lateral Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. 2.75 Inches (7 cm) 2. Passenger Air Bag Cushion Deployment Zone 3. 20 Inches (52 cm) 4. Reference Point Figure 4...
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Figure 5...
  • Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 5 - Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain 7. 3.6 Inches (9.14 cm) Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 8. 12.2 Inches (30.98 cm) 1. Cross-Sectional Area Side View 9. 15.3 Inches (38.86 cm) 2.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Figure 6...
  • Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Figure 6 - Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the following. 1. Front Driver’s Seat 2. 17.7 Inches (45 cm) 3. 7.87 Inches (20 cm) 4. 7.87 Inches (20 cm) 5.

  • Page 19: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS LIGHTS ......18 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ... .20 ▫...

  • Page 20: Lights

    18 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Stealth Mode This vehicle is designed for periods of surveillance. The dimmer control is located next to the headlight switch, and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. By rotating the dimmer control to the extreme OFF position to stealth mode all interior illumination except for the DID display on the IC, backlighting for the door switches...

  • Page 21: Spot Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 19 Spot Lights — If Equipped Dome Light This vehicle may be equipped with up to two spotlights. The police dome light has three positions. Position one is Each spotlight is attached to the A-Pillar. The spotlight used for white light, and position two is used for red LED switch is located on the chrome section of the handle.

  • Page 22: Electrical Power Outlets

    20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To ensure proper cigar lighter operation, a MOPAR ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS knob and element must be used. Your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet on the instrument panel and one 12 Volt The front power outlet is located inside the storage area (10 Amp) power outlet in the center console that can be on the center stack of the instrument panel.
  • Page 23 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 21 Center Console Power Outlet – Street Appearance Console Power Outlet Fuse Locations Shown 1 — #12 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet/ NOTE: If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the maximum Dual USB Charge Only Ports power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center console power 2 —...
  • Page 24 22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear CAUTION! console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw all the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to “B+”.

  • Page 25: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23 CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CONSOLE FEATURES Equipment Mounting Bracket —...

  • Page 27: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Uconnect Button ..... . .36 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ..27 ▫...
  • Page 28 26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DISABLING COMPUTER FUNCTION PRIOR TO Product Agreement ..... .40 SALE OF UCONNECT 12.1 SCREEN EQUIPPED USB/AUX CONTROLS —...

  • Page 29: Driver Information Display (Did)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the arrow The Driver Information Display (DID) features an interac- buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The tive display which is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 30 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by Up And Down Arrow Buttons: pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Using the UP or DOWN arrow button wheel: allows you to cycles through the Main Menu Items.

  • Page 31: Hour Meter

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 • Main menu and submenu’s wrap for continuous • Pushing the LEFT arrow button will exit each scrolling. submenu layer and return to the main menu. • Upon returning to a main menu, the last submenu For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus (and new Perfor- screen viewed within that main menu will be dis- mance Timers):...

  • Page 32: Cybersecurity

    30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CYBERSECURITY version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is installed. Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These WARNING! networks allow your vehicle to send and receive infor- mation.

  • Page 33: Uconnect 12.1 Inch Screen Setup Instructions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31 Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can- WARNING! (Continued) not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept • As always, if you experience unusual vehicle be- information and private communications without your havior, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized consent.

  • Page 34: Ethernet & Aux-In Cable

    32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Firewalls Ethernet & AUX-In Cable The ethernet and Aux-In cables are located in the trunk. How do I allow connections through my firewall? You They are located on the right side of the trunk area may refer to the RealVNC site support at https:// behind the interior trim or coiled up and laying on the support.realvnc.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/269/...

  • Page 35: Usb Keyboard Connection Point

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 33 USB Keyboard Connection Point USB Keyboard/Aux-In Connection Point – Example Aftermarket Console Shown USB Keyboard/Aux-In Connection Point – Street 1 — Aux-In Cable Appearance Console Shown 2 — USB Keyboard Connection NOTE: Aux-in cable does not appear in image, but can be found next to the USB keyboard connection point.
  • Page 36 34 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Under the console is a USB port that will allow you to connect a wireless or wired, keyboard or mouse and an AUX cable (female end) that will allow you to hear dispatch audio simply by connecting the laptop to the audio cable located in the trunk.

  • Page 37: Uconnect 12.1 Inch Operating Instructions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 35 UCONNECT 12.1 INCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Uconnect 12.1 Inch Touchscreen Full Touchscreen When viewing full screen, the top menu bar will always show HVAC climate controls, time, outside temperature and compass direction, as well as buttons available and status.

  • Page 38: Uconnect Button

    36 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Touchscreen Uconnect Button • Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen. • Do not press the screen with any hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the touchscreen surface! •...

  • Page 39: Pc 1 And Pc 2 Buttons

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 37 • Refer to router instructions for installation and set up Press the Uconnect button on the touchscreen to toggle between split screen view and full screen view. instructions. PC 1 And PC 2 Buttons Screen Off Button These touchscreen buttons will automatically highlight Press this touchscreen button to turn the screen ON and once one or two active PC’s are detected.

  • Page 40: Aux Steering Wheel Buttons

    38 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AUX Steering Wheel Buttons Audio Cable A Male-to-Male Aux cable is available in the glove box that can be installed to connect the vehicle Aux-In cable (female end) from the console to the 3.5mm Aux jack on the radio to hear dispatch audio through the vehicles sound system.

  • Page 41: Uconnect 12.1 Inch Shutdown Instructions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 39 NOTE: The backup camera will always be displayed DISABLING COMPUTER FUNCTION PRIOR TO whenever the shift lever/gear selector is put into RE- SALE OF UCONNECT 12.1 SCREEN EQUIPPED VERSE while in any screen. It will turn off when the shift VEHICLE TO A NON-GOVERNMENT OR lever/gear selector is put into in the PARK or DRIVE NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITY...

  • Page 42: Product Agreement

    40 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Product Agreement Software This product contains software license under GNU Gen- eral Public License (GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), etc. You have the right of acquisition, modification, and distribution of the source code from the following website at no charge.

  • Page 43: Usb/Aux Controls — If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 41 USB/AUX CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with one of three different center consoles and media hub configurations. The me- dia hub allows external electronic devices to be plugged into the USB port, AUX jack or SD card slot (If Equipped). The media hub also allows the use of an SD card.
  • Page 44 42 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AUX/USB Connections – Mini Console Rear USB Charging Ports – If Equipped The USB “Charge Only” ports will recharge battery 1 — USB Port operated USB devices when connected. 2 — Aux Jack Located on the rear of the front center console are dual USB “Charge Only”...

  • Page 45: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... . .44 ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING — AWD MODELS ONLY ....56 ▫...

  • Page 46: Automatic Transmission

    44 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the WARNING! key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the auto- if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.

  • Page 47: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 45 NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or Key Ignition Park Interlock in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.

  • Page 48: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission

    46 STARTING AND OPERATING Five-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. The gear selector is mounted on the right side of the steering column. You must press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK, (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- lock System”...
  • Page 49 STARTING AND OPERATING 47 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. engine if the ignition is not cycled to the OFF position first. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when PARK (P) shifting between these gears.
  • Page 50 48 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the brake pedal. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure when parked to guard against vehicle movement and those in or near the vehicle.
  • Page 51 STARTING AND OPERATING 49 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the • Before moving the gear selector out of PARK, you ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 52 50 STARTING AND OPERATING • Release the gear selector and make sure it is fully WARNING! seated in the PARK gate. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • Look at the transmission gear position display and ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 53 STARTING AND OPERATING 51 DRIVE (D) Secure Park Anti-Theft System This range should be used for most city and highway The Secure Park anti-theft system was designed to enable driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- law enforcement officers to leave their vehicles unat- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
  • Page 54 52 STARTING AND OPERATING System Activated The system is activated as soon as the transmission is shifted into Park (when Secure Park has been previously enabled). If the brake is pressed after activation, a mes- sage will be displayed that states the Secure Park is activated press button to disable.
  • Page 55 STARTING AND OPERATING 53 Transmission Limp Home Mode 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.

  • Page 56: Autostick

    54 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, The automatic transmission includes an electronically trailer towing, and many other situations. controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- ditions are present: •...

  • Page 57: Autostick Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 55 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the AutoStick Operation vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will When the gear selector is in the DRIVE position, the display the current gear. transmission will operate automatically, shifting between •...

  • Page 58: Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering - Awd Models Only

    56 STARTING AND OPERATING • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low WARNING! of a vehicle speed. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their AutoStick is engaged.
  • Page 59 STARTING AND OPERATING 57 over temperature condition in the power steering system. CAUTION! You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri- Once driving conditions are safe, then pull over and let cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off.

  • Page 60: Power Steering Fluid Check

    58 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.

  • Page 61: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 59 VEHICLE LOADING While the weights and capacities shown in these tables is intended as supplemental loading information for pas- The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on senger and luggage, the “Vehicle Certification Label” the “Vehicle Certification Label.”...

  • Page 63: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers ..71 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..... . .62 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE.

  • Page 64: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    62 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench.

  • Page 65: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 63 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 66: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage

    64 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

  • Page 67: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 65 2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the gear selector into PARK. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. •...

  • Page 68: Jacking And Changing A Tire

    66 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
  • Page 69 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 67 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 2. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
  • Page 70 68 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 4. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
  • Page 71 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 69 NOTE: Refer to “Starting and Operating/Tires—General WARNING! Information” in the Owner’s Manual for additional warnings, cautions, and information about the spare tire, Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make its use, and operation. the vehicle less stable.

  • Page 72: Road Tire Installation

    70 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the Road Tire Installation wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice.

  • Page 73: Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 71 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased lug nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the leverage.

  • Page 74: Gear Selector Override

    72 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE center cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be force to install the center cap. moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selec- 7.

  • Page 75: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 73 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port 6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position. (ringed circle) on the knee bolster located below the 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. steering column and push and hold the override release lever up.
  • Page 76 74 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Wheels OFF RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Condition The Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Wheel Lift or Front NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if...

  • Page 77: All Wheel Drive (Awd) Models

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 75 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with position, not the ACC position. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

  • Page 78: Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Models

    76 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must CAUTION! be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 • Towing this vehicle using any other method can cause miles (24 km), then the only acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed truck.

  • Page 79: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Chassis ......82 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ... .78 ▫...

  • Page 80: Maintenance Procedures

    78 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or Police and fleet vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty improvements to its products, without imposing any parts that are designed specifically for the varying de- obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- mands and unique requirements under which they are ously manufactured.
  • Page 81 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 79 In a controlled environment, accelerate the vehicle to a WARNING! (Continued) speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), maintain this speed for a few • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer seconds, and then apply the brakes for a moderate much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- deceleration, slowing the vehicle to a speed of 10 to led up.

  • Page 82: Automatic Transmission

    80 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Special Additives Selection Of Lubricant The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
  • Page 83 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- require adjustment under normal operating conditions. rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the age may occur.

  • Page 84: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    82 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR ATF+4 Fluid.

  • Page 85: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- and/or disengaged. •...

  • Page 86: Auxiliary Power Distribution Center - If Equipped

    84 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Auxiliary Power Distribution Center — If CAUTION! (Continued) Equipped • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use The Auxiliary Power Distribution Center is located in the only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The trunk compartment on the passenger side.
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Cavity Mini-Fuse Description 5 Amp Tan Front Corner LEDs 5 Amp Tan Grill LEDs 5 Amp Tan Mirror LEDs 2 Amp Gray Visor Trigger 5 Amp Tan B Pillar LEDs 5 Amp Tan Deck LEDs 2 Amp Gray Takedown 2 Amp Gray Right Alley...
  • Page 88 86 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Mini-Fuse Description 2 Amp Gray T/A Left 2 Amp Gray T/A Right 2 Amp Gray T/A Flash 20 Amp Yellow Siren In 1A 20 Amp Yellow Siren In 1B 20 Amp Yellow Siren In 2A 20 Amp Yellow Siren In 2B 20 Amp Yellow...
  • Page 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Cavity Mini-Fuse Description 5 Amp Tan Fan/Timer Module Ign 15 Amp Blue Computer 10 Amp Red Camera 10 Amp Red Modem 5 Amp Tan Printer...

  • Page 91: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS MAINTENANCE CHART ....90...
  • Page 92 90 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this MAINTENANCE CHART manual must be done at the times or mileages specified Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in the Owner’s to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Manual for the rest of the required maintenance intervals. vehicle performance and reliability.
  • Page 93 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change Transfer Case Fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid.
  • Page 94 92 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.

  • Page 95: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 96 94 INDEX Automatic Transmission ....46, 80, 81 Door Locks .......6 Adding Fluid .
  • Page 97 INDEX 95 iPod/USB/MP3 Control .....41 Schedule, Maintenance ....1, 90 Shifting .
  • Page 98 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 99 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS ® 16D483-226-AC 16JC49-126-AA Third Edition ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. First Edition Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A.

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