This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with If applicable, refer to the owners manual supple- INTRODUCTION the assistance of service and engineering spe- ment for related information. Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting cialists to acquaint you with the operation and your new vehicle.
this Owner’s Manual will help assure safe and cannot be implicitly assumed that the driving enjoyable operation of your vehicle. safety of your vehicle is unimpaired. Therefore, neither experts nor official agencies are liable. After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it should The manufacturer only assumes responsibility be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference when parts, which are expressly authorized or...
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
KEYS To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel. Key Fob Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The Push and release the unlock button on the key ignition system consists of a key fob with Re- fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice mote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP within five seconds to unlock all doors and the...
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To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” located in “Multimedia” for further programmable information.
Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If NOTE: you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing • When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer alcohol. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. 4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two •...
NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Refer to "Starting The Engine," in "Starting And • When exiting the vehicle, always remove • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or Operating" for further information. the key fob from the vehicle and lock your with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob All of the following conditions must be met Electronic Steering Wheel Lock — may reduce this range. before the engine will remote start: If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive •...
• For security, power window operation is dis- Remote Start Abort Message NOTE: abled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start The following messages will display in the in- For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter- mode. strument cluster display if the vehicle fails to N-Go —...
The system uses a key fob, keyless push button All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle Irregular Operation have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unauthor- The system uses a key fob, an Ignition Node ized vehicle operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — available in the same exterior zone (refer to tions where the system will give you a false "Doors" in "Getting To Know Your Vehicle" alarm. If one of the previously described arming IF EQUIPPED for further information). sequences has occurred, the vehicle security The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle alarm will arm, regardless of whether you are in...
DOORS WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or Manual Door Locks with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- The power door locks can be manually locked ing children to be in a vehicle unattended is from inside the vehicle by using the door lock dangerous for a number of reasons.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry To Unlock From The Driver Side NOTE: The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to All doors will unlock when the front passenger With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft the vehicle’s key fob and a feature of Keyless door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front Enter-N-Go —...
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When any of these situations occur, after all NOTE: open doors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will • After pushing the door handle button, you be executed. If it finds a Passive Entry key fob must wait two seconds before you can lock or inside the car, the car will unlock and alert the unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry customer.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built with power door locks if: into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the 1.
board side of the seat. There are two switches Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! that control the movement of the seat cushion The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a and the seatback.
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) desired position settings for the driver seat, side CAUTION! mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic steering Reclining Rear Seat column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio Do not place any article under a power seat To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on station presets.
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Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: Memory Position Recall Before programming your key fob you must NOTE: NOTE: select the “Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” To create a new memory profile, perform the The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory feature through the Uconnect Settings.
• Press the heated seat button Easy Entry/Exit Seat Heated Seats — If Equipped once to turn This feature provides automatic driver seat po- the HI setting on. On some models, the front and rear seats may sitioning to enhance driver mobility when enter- be equipped with heaters located in the seat •...
WARNING! WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi- illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi- cation, exhaustion or other physical condi- cation, exhaustion or other physical condi-...
The front ventilated seats control buttons are 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release NOTE: located within the Uconnect system. You can the seat. You may experience deformation in the seat gain access to the control buttons through the cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats climate screen or the controls screen.
HEAD RESTRAINTS When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk to reduce the gap between the back of the of injury by restricting head movement in the occupant’s head and the AHR.
the head restraint upward. To reinstall the head Adjustment — Rear Seats WARNING! restraint, put the head restraint posts into the The head restraints on the outboard seats are • ALL the head restraints MUST be rein- holes and push downward. Then, adjust the not adjustable.
NOTE: Heated Steering Wheel — For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to If Equipped “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for further The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The information. heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting.
You can turn the feature on or off by pushing the WARNING! WARNING! button at the base of the mirror. A light in the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside skin because of advanced age, chronic ming feature is activated.
Power Mirrors Power Folding Outside Mirrors — Automatic Power Folding Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driv- If Equipped When the Automatic Fold Mirrors feature is er’s side door trim panel. If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can enabled, the exterior mirrors will fold in when be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into exiting the vehicle (the ignition is OFF, all doors...
To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and Illuminated Vanity Mirrors unfold them by pushing the button (this may To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down require multiple button pushes). This resets one of the visors. them to their normal position. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror.
High/Low Beam Switch If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head- CAUTION! lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must Push the multifunction lever toward the instru- be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See ment panel to switch the headlights to high Do not use abrasive cleaning components, your local authorized dealer.
• The Adaptive Headlight System is active only Headlights On Automatically With Front And Rear Fog Lights — when the vehicle is moving forward. Wipers If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Head- The front and rear fog lights may be operated as The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned lights, it also has this customer-programmable desired when visibility is poor due to fog.
Turn Signals the way up to the dome on position for 10 min- Courtesy Lights utes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. Move the multifunction lever up or down and the The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing arrows on each side of the instrument cluster the top corner of the lens.
Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry key fob is pushed.
Windshield Wiper Operation Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washer Operation Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings To use the washer, push on the end of the lever Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four when weather conditions make a single wiping (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth...
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted 3 mph (5 km/h), or the outside temperature is Mist Use the Mist feature when weather conditions with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position greater than 32°F (0°C). make occasional usage of the wipers necessary. one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay •...
Rotating the center portion upward HEADLIGHT WASHERS — once more will activate the washer IF EQUIPPED pump which will continue to operate as The multifunction lever operates the headlight long as the switch is held. Upon re- washers when the ignition switch is in the ON lease of the switch, the wipers will resume the position and the headlights are turned on.
CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Climate Controls Overview The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio. Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Automatic Climate Controls...
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Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting.
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Icon Description Front Defrost Button The Front Defrost button changes the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase.
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Icon Description Faceplate Knob Blower Control Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touch- screen.
Icon Description Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy condi- tions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Recirculation 3. When the system is set up for your comfort Operating Tips When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high level, it is not necessary to change the set- NOTE: humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may tings.
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Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Cabin Air Filter Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in Make sure the air intake, located directly in front The climate control system filters out dust and mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear the of the windshield, is free of obstructions, such as pollen from the air.
To stop the window from going all the way up WINDOWS WARNING! during the Auto-Up operation, push down on the Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, switch briefly. Power Window Controls and do not let children play with power win- The window controls on the driver’s door control To close the window part way, lift the window dows.
Reset Auto-Up The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead con- Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the sole. window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the win- dow completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Manual Mode Wind Buffeting WARNING! (Continued) Wind buffeting can be described as the percep- To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch • In a collision, there is a greater risk of being tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type rearward.
movement and the shade will remain in a par- NOTE: HOOD tially opened condition until the switch is pushed If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in again. Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable To Open The Hood and the sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode. To open the hood, two latches must be released.
To Close The Hood LIFTGATE 1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the Opening other hand remove the support rod from its The liftgate can be opened from inside the seat and reinsert it into the locking tab. vehicle using the power liftgate button on the overhead console, using the key fob outside of 2.
Closing The power liftgate may also be opened or NOTE: closed by pushing the liftgate button located on Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the front overhead console. If the liftgate is fully lowering the liftgate.
WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
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WARNING! (Continued) The weight and position of cargo and passen- gers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guide- lines for loading your vehicle: • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT Door Storage To open the upper storage compartment, pull Large storage areas are built into the door upward on the small latch located on the lid. panels for easy access. Storage Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side of the instrument panel.
Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player located in the center console. Overhead Console Rear Cupholders Cupholders Electrical Power Outlets Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — There are two cupholders for the front seat Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (15 Amp) If Equipped passengers located in the center console.
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CAUTION! 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 Warranty.
WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accesso- To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type ries, or long periods of the vehicle not of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt being started (with...
Sunglasses Bin Door At the front of the console, a compartment is provided for storing a pair of sunglasses. The storage compartment access is a “press/press” design. Press the chrome pad on the door to open. Press the chrome pad on the door to close.
information about your vehicle’s systems and Instrument Cluster Descriptions CAUTION! (Continued) features. Using a driver interactive display lo- 1. Speedometer ture gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the cated on the instrument panel, your instrument • Indicates vehicle speed. vehicle.
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• Driver Assist — If Equipped • Down Arrow Button indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluc- • Fuel Economy Push and release the down arrow tuate, dependent upon your personal driving button to scroll downward through •...
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• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate • Remote Start Canceled Liftgate Open — 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and Tire to XX” If Equipped release the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK •...
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Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items • Tire Pressure • Oil Life WARNING! NOTE: • Coolant • Battery Voltage Measurement of vehicle statistics with the The instrument cluster display menu items dis- Temperature Performance Features is intended for off- play in the center of the instrument cluster. highway or off-road use only and should not •...
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• 0-60 feet (0-18 meters) Timer • System Cancel Driver Assist – Best • Driver Override Push and release the up or down arrow button – Last until the Driver Assist menu title is highlighted in • System Off the instrument cluster display. –...
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• Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time estimated driving distance, the Range display Upper Left will change to a “RANGE LOW” message. of travel since Trip A or Trip B has been reset. • None Adding a significant amount of fuel to the •...
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Current Gear Speed Warning These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state of charge and continues to lose • On Push and release the up or down arrow button electrical charge at a rate that the charging until the Speed Warning Menu icon/title is high- •...
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads • Shows instantaneous fuel consumption for – Check what may be plugged in to power (e.g. HVAC to max settings, exterior and outlets +12V, 150W, USB ports Trip A since the last reset. interior lights, overloaded power outlets –...
refer to the information in this chapter in the trol (ESC) system. In this case, the light will Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of event of a failure indication. All active telltales remain on until the condition has been cor- an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn will display first if applicable.
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NOTE: NOTE: — Hood Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the hood is If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a This light may turn on if the accelerator and ajar/open and not fully closed. brake pedals are pressed at the same time. single chime.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the will sound and the light will turn on. When CAUTION! driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/ Continuous driving with the Transmission remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder RUN position, have the brake system inspected Temperature Warning Light illuminated will...
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time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or — Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator CAUTION! ACC/ON/RUN position. Warning Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light • The ESC system will make buzzing or click- Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indi- (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System cator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to ing sounds when it is active.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s sirable system operation or sensor damage responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, Do not continue driving with one or more flat may result when using replacement equip- even if under-inflation has not reached the level tires as handling may be compromised.
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set — Sport Mode SRT Indicator Light White Indicator Lights With Target Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active. — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready This will display when the ACC is set and a Refer to “Selec-Track”...
with a continuous chime. Speed Warning can be ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) turned on and off in the instrument cluster Cybersecurity SYSTEM — OBD II display. Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Diagnostic system (OBD II) and a connection NOTE: Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II.
SAFETY FEATURES ABS is designed to function with the OEM tires. WARNING! Modification may result in degraded ABS perfor- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic mance. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) equipment that may be susceptible to in- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light terference caused by improperly installed increased vehicle stability and brake perfor-...
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gether to enhance both vehicle stability and optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help system will release brake pressure and the control in various driving conditions. reduce braking distances. The BAS comple- vehicle will roll down the hill as normal. ments the anti-lock brake system (ABS).
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5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more than WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) one-half turn to the left. sibility to be attentive to distance to other the trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is 6. Push the “ESC Off” button located in the vehicles, people, and objects, and most im- released.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) This system enhances directional control and • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot nance that reduces the effectiveness of the stability of the vehicle under various driving prevent the natural laws of physics from ESC system can increase the risk of loss of conditions.
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on again, momentarily push the “ESC Off” sound, the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will illumi- WARNING! (Continued) switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will turn nate, and the “ESC OFF” message will display the ESC system will not engage to assist in off.
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The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! (Continued) (located in the instrument cluster) starts to flash This system anticipates the potential for wheel a reckless or dangerous manner which could as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of system becomes active.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB) NOTE: When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time re- light will momentarily illuminate in both outside The DST feature is only meant to help the driver quired to reach full braking during emergency rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the realize the correct course of action through braking situations.
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the side mirror Warning Indicator lamps when Entering From The Rear a motorcycle or any small object remains at Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle the side of the vehicle for extended periods of on either side and enter the rear detection zone time (more than a couple of seconds).
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WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both Modes Of Operation when a detected object is present. Whenever an sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving Three selectable modes of operation are avail- audible alert is requested, the radio is also toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum able in the Uconnect System.
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and may provide a brake jerk warning. If the When the system determines a collision with the WARNING! (Continued) vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the driver does not take action based upon these collision by controlling the vehicle via braking warning message will be deactivated.
NOTE: functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable while driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or under normal conditions, the active braking may towing a trailer. • Changing the FCW status to “Only Warning” not be fully available. Once the condition that The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) prevents the system from providing limited limited the system performance is no longer...
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recommended cold tire pressure in order for the NOTE: CAUTION! Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal • The TPMS has been optimized for the turned off. tire care and maintenance, or to provide original equipment tires and wheels.
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active road tire pressures are low. In addition, NOTE: the instrument cluster will display an "Inflate to When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may XX" message and a graphic display of the need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) in a differ- (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard ent color.
played instead of dashes. A system fault can sure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS occur by any of the following: for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the will no longer chime or display the “SERVICE instrument cluster display will display a "SER- TPM SYSTEM”...
Some of the safety features described in this 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a forcefully into the space between occupants section may be standard equipment on some rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the and the door and occupants could be injured.
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risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is NOTE: vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be not active when the outboard front passenger If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver belted at all times.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong gers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in single seat belt.
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if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on WARNING! (Continued) the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in of sliding under the seat belt in a collision. a collision and leave you with no protec- tion.
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2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you WARNING! (Continued) will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt •...
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Seat Belt Pretensioner information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a The front seat belt system is equipped with Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child child restraint is installed in a seating position pretensioning devices that are designed to re- Restraints”...
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How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components: How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) deter- allow it to retract completely to disengage the mines whether the severity or type of rear Automatic Locking Mode and activate the ve- impact will require the Active Head Restraints hicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) Supplemental Restraint Systems WARNING! (Continued) (SRS) • Do not place items over the top of the Some of the safety features described in this Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat section may be standard equipment on some covers or portable DVD players.
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• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on Air Bag Warning Light Redundant Air Bag Warning Light during the four to eight seconds when the The ORC monitors the readiness of If a fault with the Air Bag Warning ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a • No objects should be placed over or near vehicle with a rear seat. the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features...
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ample, some pole collisions, truck underrides, WARNING! and angle offset collisions. • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee On the other hand, depending on the type and impact bolsters in any way. location of impact, front air bags may deploy in •...
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SABICs (if equipped with SABICs) may help WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) reduce the risk of head and other injuries to front • In order for the SABICs to work as in- Do not use accessory seat covers or place and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side objects between you and the Side Air Bags;...
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The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side if a rollover event may be in progress and WARNING! collisions, including some collisions at certain whether deployment is appropriate. In the event • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not angles, or some side collisions that do not the vehicle experiences a rollover or near roll- lean against the door or window.
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If A Deployment Occurs Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have pressed. The hazard lights can be deacti- The front air bags are designed to deflate im- deployed. If you are involved in another colli- vated by pressing the hazard light button. mediately after deployment.
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or Child Restraints — Carrying WARNING! (Continued) less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to Children Safely • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of record such data as: the air bag system yourself.
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In Europe, children restraint systems are de- “Universal” Child Restraint Systems WARNING! (Continued) fined by regulation ECE-R44, which divides • The figures in the following sections are ex- • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a them into five weight groups: amples of each type of universal child re- vehicle with a rear seat.
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Group 1 Safety experts recommend that children ride Children who weigh between 15 kg and 25 kg and rearward facing in the vehicle as long as pos- who are too big for the Group 1 child restraint may sible. Infants up to 13 kg must be restrained in a use a Group 2 child restraint system.
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Suitability Of Passenger Seats For WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Universal Child Restraint System Use • Improper installation can lead to failure of child restraint before adjusting the vehicle According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC, an infant or child restraint. It could come seat position.
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Seat Belts For Older Children An example of a Universal ISOFIX child restraint WARNING! Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat system for weight group 1 is shown in fig. E. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt belts instead of using child restraints.
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Locating The Tether Anchorages ISOFIX child restraint systems will be equipped Center Arm Rest Tether with a rigid bar on each side. Each will have a For rear-facing child restraints secured in the There are tether strap anchorages connector to attach to the lower anchorage and center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, behind each rear seating position lo- a way to tighten the connection to the anchor-...
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3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook Suitability Of Passenger Seats For ISOFIX Child Restraint System Use to the strap located on the front of the arm The table below shows the various installation rest. possibilities for ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats fitted with ISOFIX anchorages in ac- cordance with European standard ECE 16.
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Table Rear Outboard Mass Group Size Class Fixture Front Passenger Rear Center Rt./Lt. ISO/R2 IUF/IUF ISO/R3 IUF/IUF ISO/F2 IUF/IUF I – 9 to 18 kg ISO/F2X IUF/IUF ISO/F3 IUF/IUF II – 15 to 25 kg III – 22 to 36 kg •...
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3. Attach the connectors of the child restraint to WARNING! (Continued) the lower anchorages in the selected seating • Child restraint anchorages are designed to position. withstand only those loads imposed by 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, con- correctly-fitted child restraints.
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the head restraint and pass the tether strap The seat belts in the rear passenger seating WARNING! (Continued) positions are equipped with a Switchable Auto- around the outboard side of the head re- cated on the floor behind the seats, to matic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed straint.
Installing A Child Restraint With A 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you Transporting Pets Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor hear a “click.” Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm (ALR) your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown 4.
Exhaust Gas plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas remains on while driving, have your authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. Refer to for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi- “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for fur- tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections WARNING! ther information.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Make Outside The Vehicle • ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm Tires mat is secured using the floor mat fasten- slide into the driver’s side floor area when Examine tires for excessive tread wear and un- ers on a regular basis.
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WARNING! (Continued) • The intended use of “Track-Use” parts is for race vehicles on race tracks. To help ensure the safety of the race driver, engi- neers should supervise the installation of “Track-Use” parts. • FCA US LLC does not authorize the instal- lation or use of any part noted as “Track- Use”...
STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING THE ENGINE ......136 • Automatic Transmission ......136 •...
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• ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED ..151 • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation....153 •...
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• PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..173 • Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System . .173 • Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display...174 •...
STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, • Do not leave the key fob in or near the • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- vehicle has come to a complete stop and your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other...
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/ NOTE: If Engine Fails To Start STOP Button The system will automatically time out and the ignition will cycle to the OFF mode after 30 min- 1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push WARNING! utes of inactivity if the ignition is left in the ACC and release the ENGINE START/STOP but-...
After Starting 100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km): PARKING BRAKE The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it • Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the will decrease as the engine warms up. parking brake is fully applied and place the gear more than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration selector in the PARK position.
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When the parking brake is applied and the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or If the Brake Warning Light remains on with transmission is placed in gear, the Brake with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- the parking brake released, a brake system Warning Light will flash.
NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) You must press and hold the brake pedal while • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or vehicle is completely stopped, and the shifting out of PARK. PARK position is properly indicated, before with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- Ignition Park Interlock exiting the vehicle.
• Some ECO mode functions may be tempo- Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode NOTE: rarily inhibited based on temperature and The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve In the event of a mismatch between the gear other factors. the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal selector position and the actual transmission driving conditions.
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NOTE: PARK (P) WARNING! (Continued) If the gear selector cannot be moved to the This range supplements the parking brake by • Your vehicle could move and injure you PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when locking the transmission. The engine can be and others if it is not in PARK.
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REVERSE (R) WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Before moving the transmission gear se- Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has injure those in or near the vehicle. As with lector out of PARK, you must start the come to a complete stop.
rearward (+) while in the SPORT (AutoStick) po- DRIVE (D) 3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the sition will manually select the transmission gear, engine turns OFF. This range should be used for most city and and will display the current gear in the instrument highway driving.
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• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable desirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up overall vehicle performance. This system can or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the when AutoStick is enabled. also provide you with more control during pass- driver (using the gear selector or the shift •...
• Snow – Tuning set for additional stability in FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE NOTE: inclement weather. Use on and off road on Refer to “SRT Drive Modes” in the “Multimedia” OPERATION loose traction surfaces such as snow. This section for further information. feature will reset to AUTO upon an ignition Selec-Track —...
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compensate for lack of driver experience or 1. Press the “Race Options” button on the Launch control will be active until the vehicle familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature reaches 62 mph (100 km/h), at which point the touchscreen or push the LAUNCH button on in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system will...
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• If your SRT vehicle is equipped with Drive • All SRT vehicles are track tested for 24 hours Track burnishing your brakes: Modes they will alter the vehicle’s performance of endurance, however, it is recommended To avoid “green lining fade” during track use, the in various driving situations.
thickness of the pad material indicates too POWER STEERING NOTE: aggressive of a burnish. • Even if the power steering assistance is no The electric power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of longer operational, it is still possible to steer 6.
(km/h)” will appear indicating what speed was WARNING! (Continued) set. A cruise indicator lamp, along with set accident. Do not use Speed Control in heavy speed will also appear and stay on in the traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, instrument cluster when the speed is set.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set • If the button is continually pushed, the set To Resume Speed speed will continue to increase until the but- speed will continue to decrease until the To resume a previously set speed, push the ton is released, then the new set speed will button is released, then the new set speed RES button and release.
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NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve- • Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop of you, ACC will maintain a fixed set speed. nience system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Activating Adaptive Cruise Control To Activate/Deactivate Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control Operation (ACC) (ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the The Speed Control buttons (located on the right You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is instrument cluster displays “ACC Ready.”...
• The ignition is turned OFF. ahead. The vehicle speed will only be deter- WARNING! mined by the position of the accelerator • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. pedal. Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You To Resume To Cancel could accidentally set the system or cause it...
To Vary The Speed Setting To Decrease Speed NOTE: To Increase Speed • When you override and push the SET (+) While ACC is set, the set speed can be de- creased by pushing the SET (-) button. While ACC is set, you can increase the set button or SET (-) buttons, the new Set Speed speed by pushing the SET (+) button.
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setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This maintain the set speed. If a slower moving distance setting displays in the instrument clus- vehicle is detected in the same lane, the instru- ter display.
NOTE: WARNING! When the vehicle transitions from a location with left hand drive traffic to a location with right hand When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must ensure that there are no pedestrians, drive traffic or vice-versa, the ACC system will vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle.
• Do not attach or install any accessories near When ACC is set, the set speed will show in the while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tun- instrument cluster display. nels with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The the sensor, including transparent material or ACC system will recover after the vehicle has aftermarket grilles.
FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC func- Turns And Bends shield” and the system will have degraded per- tionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the formance.
Using ACC On Hills Stationary Objects And Vehicles When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a ACC does not react to stationary objects and vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will not vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steep- react in situations where the vehicle you are ness of the hills, ACC performance may be...
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button which turns the ACC and the Normal To Vary The Speed Setting To Decrease Speed (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control off. Pushing the To Increase Speed When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control on/off When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the button will result in turning on (changing to) the is set, you can increase speed by pushing the...
• The automatic braking function can be enabled/ To Cancel PARKSENSE REAR PARK The following conditions will cancel the Normal disabled from the Customer-Programmable Fea- ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control without clearing tures section of the Uconnect System. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides the memory: •...
above. When in REVERSE and above the sys- ParkSense Display tem’s operating speed, a warning will appear When the vehicle is in REVERSE and an ob- within the instrument cluster display indicating stacle has been detected, the warning display the vehicle speed is too fast. The system will will turn on indicating the system status.
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Slow Tone Fast Tone Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 inches 59-47 inches 47-39 inches...
• Use the ParkSense switch to turn the Service The ParkSense Rear Park ParkSense System Usage ParkSense system off if objects such as Assist System Precautions bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense NOTE: placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted •...
• Automatic brakes will not be available if there WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) is a faulted condition detected with the • Before using ParkSense, it is strongly rec- • The vehicle must be driven slowly when ParkSense Park Assist system or the Braking ommended that the ball mount and hitch using ParkSense in order to be able to stop System Module.
• The system is provided to assist the driver The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front and not to substitute the driver. fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. •...
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Single 1/2 Second Tone Slow Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone Slow Tone Fast Tone For Rear Only Continuous Tone...
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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the instrument cluster display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR Rear Distance Greater than 79-59 inches...
NOTE: REVERSE and the system is disabled, the WIPE FRONT SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE instrument cluster display will display the UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" pop up ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the message for five seconds.
Cleaning The ParkSense System result in the system not working properly. The WARNING! (Continued) ParkSense system might not detect an ob- Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car • Before using ParkSense, it is strongly rec- stacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, wash soap and a soft cloth.
• During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the To enable the ParkSense Active Park Assist CAUTION! (Continued) driver touches the steering wheel after being system, push the ParkSense Active Park Assist • The vehicle must be driven slowly when instructed to remove their hands from the switch once (LED turns on).
• The feature will only indicate the last detected will cancel and the instrument cluster display Parallel Parking Space Assistance will instruct the driver to complete the maneu- parking space (example: if passing multiple Operation/Display ver manually. available parking spaces, the system will only When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system indicate the last detected parking space for is enabled the “Active ParkSense Searching -...
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Once the vehicle is in position, you will be When the driver places the gear selector into the NOTE: instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and REVERSE position, the system may instruct the • It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake remove your hands from the steering wheel.
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When the vehicle has reached the end of its Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the The system will then instruct the driver to check backward movement, the system will instruct driver will be instructed to place the gear selec- their surroundings and move forward.
NOTE: When the driver places the gear selector into the Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. REVERSE position, the system may instruct the When the maneuver is complete, the driver will It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake driver to wait for steering to complete.
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• The driver is responsible to ensure that the Once the driver pushes OK for a perpendicular Once the vehicle is in position, you will be parking maneuver, the “Active ParkSense selected parking space is suitable for the instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and Searching - Push OK to Switch to Parallel”...
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When the driver places the gear selector into the NOTE: REVERSE position, the system may instruct the • It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake driver to wait for steering to complete. and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneuver. •...
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When the driver places the gear selector into the When the vehicle has reached the end of its Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the DRIVE position, the system may instruct the forward movement, the system will instruct the driver will be instructed to place the gear selec- driver to wait for steering to complete.
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The system will then instruct the driver to check WARNING! (Continued) their surroundings and move backward. • Before using the ParkSense Active Park Assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
The driver may manually override the haptic To turn the LaneSense system on, push the CAUTION! (Continued) warning by applying torque into the steering LaneSense button (LED turns off). A “Lane- • The vehicle must be driven slowly when wheel at any time. Sense On”...
• When the LaneSense system senses the green when both lane markings have been LaneSense Warning Message lane has been approached and is in a lane detected and the system is on to provide The LaneSense system will indicate the current departure situation, the left thick lane line visual warnings in the instrument cluster dis- lane drift condition through the instrument clus-...
• For example: If approaching the left side of • The system will not apply torque to the steer- the lane the steering wheel will turn to the ing wheel whenever a safety system engages right. (anti-lock brakes, traction control system, electronic stability control, forward collision warning, etc.).
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NOTE: When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has pro- and its projected backup path based on the grammable modes of operation that may be steering wheel position.
Rear Camera — Viewing At Speed Emergency Gas Can Refueling When the vehicle is in park, neutral or drive, the Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. Rear View Camera can be activated with the A funnel is provided to open the flapper doors to “Rear View Camera”...
NOTE: Payload CAUTION! The payload of a vehicle is defined as the If the fuel door does not latch after the manual To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not allowable load weight a truck can carry, includ- release cable has been activated, the actuator “top off”...
Curb Weight Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) CAUTION! The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, includ- weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment GVWR or the maximum front and rear ing vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and...
Frontal Area trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front WARNING! The frontal area is the maximum height multi- axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accor- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing plied by the maximum width of the front of a dance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- Hitch system may reduce handling, stabil- trailer.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. Transmission (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 6.2L Supercharged 13,100 lbs (5,942 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m)
NOTE: 3. Lower back down to disengage the tabs WARNING! located at the top of the hitch receiver cover Remember that everything put into or on the Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow and then pull outwards to remove. trailer adds to the load on your vehicle.
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Towing Requirements — Tires WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to • Total weight must be distributed be- If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs the safe and satisfactory operation of your tween the tow vehicle and the trailer (453 kg) loaded, it should have its own vehicle.
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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. 13–Pin Connector Pin Number Function Wire Color Left Turn Signal Black/White Rear Fog Light White Ground/Common Return for Contacts (Pins) Brown 1 and 2 and 4 to 8 Right Turn Signal Black/Green...
Pin Number Function Wire Color Reserve for Future Allocation – Return for Contact (Pin) 9 Red/Brown NOTE: The allocation pin 12 has been changed from “Coding for coupled Trailer” to “Reserve for Future Allocation.” The three return circuits shall not be connected electrically in the trailer. The rear position registration plate illumination device shall be connected such that no light of the device has a common connection with both pins 5 and 7.
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Trailer Hitch Attaching Points Your vehicle will require extra equipment to tow a trailer safely and efficiently. The trailer tow hitch must be attached to your vehicle using the provided attaching points on the vehicle’s frame. Refer to the following chart to determine the accurate attaching points.
RECREATIONAL TOWING Driving Through Water WARNING! Driving through water more than a few inches/ Recreational towing is not allowed. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is centimeters deep will require extra caution to dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sud- ensure safety and prevent damage to your CAUTION! den pulling of the front wheels.
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Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving • Determine the condition of the road or the through shallow standing water, consider the path that is under water and if there are any following Cautions and Warnings before doing obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water.
Push the switch to turn on the Haz- When you must leave the vehicle to seek assis- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ard Warning flasher. When the tance, the Hazard Warning flashers will continue The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on switch is activated, all directional to operate even though the ignition is placed in the switch bank just above the climate controls.
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Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamps (Low Beam) Premium Headlamps (Low/High Beam) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Headlamps (High Beam) Premium Park/Turn Signal Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Premium Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Front Side Marker...
Bulb Replacement Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped NOTE: High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- The headlamps are a type of high voltage spheric conditions. This will usually clear as discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the atmospheric conditions change to allow the con- circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the densation to change back to vapor.
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4. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp turn counterclockwise to remove from hous- to disengage the lamp from the aperture ing. panel. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector and re- 4.
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3. Continue removing the trim. Rear Fascia Mounted Fog Lamp Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high mounted stop lamp is an LED. 1. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver, 4. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. Service at an authorized dealer.
FUSES General Information Underhood Fuses The fuses protect electrical systems against The Power Distribution Center is located in the excessive current. engine compartment near the battery. This cen- WARNING! ter contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, When a device does not work, you must check •...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan 40 Amp Green – Compressor for Air Suspension — If Equipped 40 Amp Green – Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control Pump 30 Amp Pink – Starter Solenoid 30 Amp Pink –...
Jack Location CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are • When installing the power distribution cen- fall on you. You could be crushed. Never located in the rear cargo area, below the load ter cover, it is important to ensure the cover put any part of your body under a vehicle floor.
Preparations For Jacking NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Passengers should not remain in the vehicle • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a CAUTION! when the vehicle is being jacked. jack. If you need to get under a raised 7.
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CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, Jacking Locations Front Jacking Location...
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WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle has been lowered.
NOTE: 4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more Specifications” for proper lug nut torque. than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph 5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut (80 km/h).
NOTE: 4. If using another vehicle to jump start the WARNING! When using a portable battery booster pack, battery, park the vehicle within the jumper • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions cables reach, apply the parking brake and whenever the hood is raised.
Connecting The Jumper Cables CAUTION! CAUTION! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper Do not run the booster vehicle engine above Accessories plugged into the vehicle power cable to the remote positive (+) post of the 2000 rpm since it provides no charging ben- outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, discharged vehicle.
NOTE: Follow these steps to use the Manual Park CAUTION! (Continued) Release: There are steps that you can take to slow down turned off until the pointer drops back into the an impending overheat condition: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. normal range.
CAUTION! Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is activated may damage the Manual Park Release mechanism, the trans- mission, and/or the armrest. NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. Release Latch Stowed Position To Disengage The Manual Park Release Lever: 5.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pres- CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! sure that will maintain the rocking motion with- • Towing this vehicle using any other method transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one out spinning the wheels or racing the engine. minute after every five rocking-motion can cause severe transmission and/or NOTE:...
Tow Eye Usage Precautions Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the tow eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking And Tire Changing” in this section for further information. CAUTION! The tow eye must be fully seated to the attach- •...
Checking Oil Level The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers WARNING! and the rear window washer is shared. The fluid To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and reservoir is located in the engine compartment, engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the can burn or even blind you.
CAUTION! WARNING! CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on • Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil You can be badly injured working on or the battery that the positive cable is at- around a motor vehicle. Only do service work aeration or loss of oil pressure.
Synthetic Engine Oils filters varies considerably. Only high quality fil- Gasoline Engine Air Cleaner Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the ters should be used to assure most efficient Inspection and Replacement — 6.4L Engine recommended oil quality requirements are met, service.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward. 2.
3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from Accessory Drive Belt Inspection the housing assembly. WARNING! • Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt with vehicle running. • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time regardless of ignition mode.
Belt replacement on some models requires the NOTE: CAUTION! use of special tools, we recommend having your Use only manufacturer approved A/C system Do not use chemical flushes in your air vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer. PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants. conditioning system as the chemicals can Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Conditioner Maintenance...
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4. With the glove compartment door loose, re- move the glove compartment tension tether and tether clip by sliding the clip toward the face of the glove compartment door and lifting the clip out of glove compartment door. Glove Compartment A/C Air Filter Cover 1 —...
If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, 8. Reinstall the glove compartment door on the Windshield Wiper Blades replace the affected wiper arm or blade with a glove compartment door hinge and reattach the Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and new unit.
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2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper latch release tab and snap it into its locked arm, flip up the release tab on the wiper position. Latch engagement will be accom- blade and while holding the wiper arm with panied by an audible click.
2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. 3. Insert the wiper blade pivot pin into the opening on the end of the wiper arm. Grab the bottom end of the wiper arm with one hand, and press the wiper blade flush with the wiper arm until it snaps into place.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic Cooling System WARNING! (Continued) converter will not require maintenance. How- To avoid breathing CO, refer to “Safety Tips” ever, it is important to keep the engine properly WARNING! in “Safety” for further information. tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and •...
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etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result Adding Coolant a garden hose vertically down the face of the in engine damage and may decrease corro- Your vehicle has been built with an improved condenser.
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As long as the engine operating temperature is of lower quality water will reduce the amount WARNING! of corrosion protection in the engine cooling satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be • Do not open hot engine cooling system. system. checked once a month.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! (Continued) tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant The fluid level of the master cylinder should be • To avoid contamination from foreign matter (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or or moisture, use only new brake fluid or for proper corrosion protection of your engine...
Front/Rear Axle Fluid Selection Of Lubricant Automatic Transmission Use only the manufacturer’s recommended For normal service, periodic fluid level checks Selection Of Lubricant fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Tech- are not required. When the vehicle is serviced It is important to use the proper transmission nical Specifications”...
Fluid And Filter Changes Safety CAUTION! Under normal operating conditions, the fluid Do not use chemical flushes in your trans- installed at the factory will provide satisfactory WARNING! mission as the chemicals can damage your lubrication for the life of the vehicle. •...
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NOTE: Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to CAUTION! 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT reduce this • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, normal pressure build up or your tire pressure cause erratic and unpredictable steering re- always reinstall the valve stem cap.
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Radial Ply Tires A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation Tread Wear Indicators pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a Tread wear indicators are in the original equip- Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has ment tires to help you in determining when your WARNING! limited driving capabilities and needs to be...
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Life Of Tire Replacement Tires WARNING! (Continued) The service life of a tire is dependent upon The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance proved tires and wheels may change sus- varying factors including, but not limited to: of many characteristics. They should be in- pension dimensions and performance char- spected regularly for wear and correct cold tire •...
Tire Types While studded tires improve performance on WARNING! ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry All Season Tires — If Equipped Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice condi- surfaces may be poorer than that of non- All Season tires provide traction for all seasons tions.
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Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency follow the warnings, which apply to your use only. You can identify if your vehicle is Compact and Collapsible spares are for tem- spare. Failure to do so could result in spare equipped with a compact spare by looking at the porary emergency use only.
roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap replace (or repair) the original equipment tire CAUTION! (Continued) and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu- to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemi- protective finish. Such damage is not cov- nity.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow, CAUTION! (Continued) and wet traction levels, and contribute to a Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- age. Remove the damaged parts of the smooth, quiet ride. body clearance. Follow these recommendations device before further use.
STORING THE VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations Preserving The Bodywork will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from If you are storing your vehicle for more than Washing the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. 21 days, we recommend that you take the •...
Special Care INTERIORS WARNING! • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a Seats And Fabric Parts drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar- collision and leave you with no protection. Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric uphol- riage at least once a month.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses NOTE: The lenses in front of the instruments in this If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When clean- show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye ing the lenses, care must be taken to avoid transfer more so than darker colors.
IDENTIFICATION DATA Torque Specifications Vehicle Identification Number Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ **Lug Nut/ The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found Bolt Socket Bolt Torque Bolt Size on a label located on the left front corner of the Size instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the 110 Ft-Lbs vehicle through the windshield.
NOTE: FUEL REQUIREMENTS WARNING! If in doubt about the correct tightness, have Do not use gasolines containing Methanol. them checked with a torque wrench by your 6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engine Use of these blends may result in starting authorized dealer or service station. Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends and drivability problems and may damage greater than 15% in this engine.
Clean Air Gasoline CNG And LP Fuel System Materials Added To Fuel Many gasolines are now being blended to con- Besides using unleaded gasoline with the Modifications tribute to cleaner air, especially in those areas proper octane rating, gasolines that contain Modifications that allow the engine to run on where air pollution levels are high.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 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 For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic 0W-40 engine oils that meet the requirements of MS-12633 or ACEA A1/B1 such as Mopar, Shell Helix, or equivalent engine oil.
UCONNECT RADIOS 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App WARNING! to replace an existing shortcut in the main For detailed information about your Uconnect • It is not possible to know or to predict all of menu bar. radio, refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s Supplement.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices Customer Programmable Features (e.g. personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs). — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings Press the “Apps ” button, then press the Privacy of any wireless and wired communica- “Settings” button on the touchscreen to display tions cannot be assured.
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Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Manual Auto Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the "Display Brightness with Headlights ON" setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the "party"...
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Setting Name Selectable Options Set Language NOTE: When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (Brasileiro/Deutsch/English/Español/Français/Italiano/ Nederlands/Polski/Português/Türk/Pусский/Arabic) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Language” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected.
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Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Units Metric Custom NOTE: The “Custom” option allows you to set the “Speed” (MPH, or km/h), “Distance” (mi, or km), “Fuel Consumption” [MPG (US), MPG (UK), L/100 km, or km/L], “Pressure”...
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Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS Set Time Hours NOTE: The “Set Time Hours” feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touchscreen must be unchecked. Set Time Minutes NOTE: The “Set Time Minutes”...
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Camera After pressing the “Camera” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be avail- able: Setting Name Selectable Options Surround View Camera Delay NOTE: The “Surround View Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the 360 degree view image with guidelines for up to ten seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.
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Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped NOTE: The “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines” feature overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with active, or dynamic, grid lines to help illus- trate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the steering wheel position when the option is checked. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.
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Setting Name Selectable Options Forward Collision Warning Near Sensitivity — If Equipped NOTE: The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle directly in front of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly in front of you, based on the option is selected. “Far” will give you the most amount of reaction time, whereas “Near”...
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Setting Name Selectable Options LaneSense Strength — Medium High If Equipped Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Lights Lights and Chime NOTE: When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert system is activated and will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
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Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Folding Side Mirrors — If Equipped Headlights with Wipers Brakes Setting — If Equipped After pressing the “Brakes” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Brake Service NOTE: Selecting the “Brake Service”...
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Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Auto Dim High Beams” feature is selected, the high beam headlights will activate/deactivate automatically under certain conditions. Steering Directed Head- lights — If Equipped NOTE: When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn relative to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make your selection, press the “Steer- ing Directed Headlights”...
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Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be avail- able: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the...
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Setting Name Selectable Options Passive Entry — If Equipped NOTE: This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons. Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob — If Equipped NOTE: This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
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Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Engine Off Power Delay 0 sec 45 sec 5 min 10 min — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF.
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Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade Speaker Icon NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by pressing and dragging the “Speaker Icon” toward any location in the box. Equalizer Bass Treble...
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Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phone And Audio Sources List Of Paired Audio Sources NOTE: This feature shows which phones and/or audio devices are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
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Reset Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Reset App Drawer Cancel Restore Settings Cancel NOTE: When this feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Clear Personal Data Cancel NOTE:...
SRT PERFORMANCE PAGES — The Performance Pages include the following: 1. Pressing any of the gauges allows you to switch the display. • Home IF EQUIPPED • Timers 2. Select the following option from the menu: Performance Pages is an application that pro- vides a display for performance indicators, as •...
• Best • With a USB jump drive installed, press the NOTE: “USB” button to save to the jump drive. Pressing the “Camera” icon in the upper right Pressing the “Best” button displays the best corner of the Performance Pages screen will •...
• ⅛ Mile (200 meter) ET NOTE: When selected, this screen displays the follow- ing values: Brake Distance and Speed timers will only dis- Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go play "ready" when vehicle is traveling at greater •...
• Right G-Force: If a gauge is selected, the Gauge Detail View G-Force page will appear on the screen. This page Measures the left turn force. shows further information on the selected • Left G-Forces: gauge. Pressing the left or right arrows will cycle Measures the right turn force.
• Oil Pressure (6.4L Only) Engine The system will start drawing graphs for Power and Torque. The graph will fill to the right side of Shows the actual engine oil pressure. the page (based on History time selected). Once • Gear (Automatic Transmission Only) the right side of the page is reached, the graph will scroll with the right side always being the Shows the current (or pending) operating gear...
The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the SRT DRIVE MODES Selecting “Track” with the Selec-Track switch current drive mode and real-time status of the will activate the configuration for typical track vehicle’s performance configuration. The select- driving. The Transmission, Stability Control, All- able Drive Modes are Track, Sport, Auto, Snow, Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspension sys- Tow, or Custom.
tems are all set to their “Sport” settings high- Snow Mode Paddle shifters can be enabled or disabled by lighted in orange. The Paddle Shifters are pressing the “Snow Set-up” button on the touch- enabled. screen. Tow Mode Auto Mode Drive Mode (Snow) Selecting “Snow”...
The Transmission, Stability Control and All- Custom Mode Wheel Drive modes are set to their “Street” settings highlighted in yellow. Steering and Sus- pension can be configured in either the “Street,” “Sport,” or “Track” and the Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while in auto set-up mode.
Press the “Race Options” button on the touch- screen while in the Drive Modes screen, to display the vehicle’s Launch Control screen. Within Race Options, you can activate, deacti- vate, and adjust the RPM values for the Launch Control and Shift Light features. Launch Control WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or...
• Transmission locks out access to first gear NOTE: back to factory settings, or press the “Shift Light Off” button on the touchscreen to turn the sys- and up-shifts earlier than normal. You must be in Paddle Shift Mode, or the tem off completely.
ECO MODE STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. Valet Mode Deactivation PIN The Valet Mode Deactivation key pad will then prompt you for your four digit PIN code, enter Eco Mode Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of...
The following describes the left-hand control versions may not fully support the iPod control operation in each mode. features. Please visit Apple’s website for soft- ware updates. Radio Operation For further information, refer to the Uconnect Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for Owner’s Manual Supplement.
RSE System Channel 1 (Rear 1) RSE System Headphone Channel Selectors Blu-ray Disc Player Location • With the Dual Video Screen System, Channel • The system can be controlled either by the 1. Insert a Blu-ray disc into the VES disc player 1 (Rear 1) on the remote control and head- front seat occupants utilizing the touchscreen with the label facing as indicated on the...
• Press the OK button on the touchscreen to press the “Disc” button. Press the “Play” 3. RSE Mute button, and then the “full screen” button. begin playing the Blu-ray disc on the touch- Mute rear headphones for the current ignition screen radio.
appropriate mode after the disc is recognized Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls and displays the menu screen or starts play- 1. Press the Media button on the Uconnect ing the first track. radio touchscreen. 2. To watch a DVD/Blu-ray Disc on Rear 1 2.
• Selecting a video source on Rear 2, the video 2. Channel Selector Indicators — When a but- source will display on Rear 2 and can be ton is pushed, the currently affected channel heard on Rear 2. or channel button is illuminated momentarily. •...
10. POPUP/MENU — Push to bring up repeat NOTE: and shuffle options, the Blu-ray Disc popup • When both the headphone and the remote menu, the DVD title menu, or to access disc control channel selector switches are on menus. Channel 1, the Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned to the audio 11.
2. Replace the batteries, making sure to orient OR NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and Display Settings jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limita- them according to the polarity diagram tion of incidental or consequential damages, so shown. the above limitation may not apply to you. This 3.
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• DVD: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, AVCREC, Disc Features control the remote Blu-ray Disc If you record a disc using a personal computer, player’s settings of DVD being watched in the AVCHD, DVD-VR there may be cases where the Blu-ray Disc remote player. player may not be able to play some or the •...
• To change the current file, use the remote Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) Product Agreement control’s or Blu-ray Disc player’s button to This product incorporates copyright protection The Blu-ray Disc player is capable of playing advance to the next file, or the button to technology that is protected by U.S.
UCONNECT VOICE Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect system RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. Introducing Uconnect Helpful hints for using Voice Recognition: Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice 1.
Basic Voice Commands TIP: Press the Browse button on the touch- The basic Voice Commands below can be given screen to see all of the music on your AUX or at any point while using your Uconnect system. USB device. Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist, album, song and genre Push the VR button .
Push the Phone button . After the beep, say Climate (4C/4C NAV) Navigation (4C/4C NAV) one of the following commands: Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save hands-free and keep everyone comfortable time and become more productive when you do •...
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- ested in your satisfaction with their products and services. If a servicing problem or other difficulty should occur, we recommend that you take the following steps: • Discuss the problem at the authorized dealer with the dealer principal or the service man- ager.