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Page 1 Charger SRT 392/ 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SRT Hellcat...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of 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 SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION 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.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......19 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors .....23 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .45 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..99 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING....46 SAFETY TIPS .
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system battery.
Page 15: Key Fobs
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fobs NOTE: SRT vehicles, equipped with the 6.2L Super- charged engine, come with three key fobs (two red and one black) that allow for different engine power levels. Please refer to the Drive Modes in the “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Page 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to transmission into PARK or the manual transmis- remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF.
Page 18: General Information
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! (Continued) The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and...
Page 19: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 SENTRY KEY indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- it indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 20: Replacement Key Fobs
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- • Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tems.
Page 21: Customer Key Fob Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Customer Key Fob Programming VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Programming key fobs may be performed at an autho- The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors rized dealer. for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go push button Ignition for unauthorized operation.
Page 22: To Arm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System To Disarm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: 1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is placed in the “OFF” •...
Page 23: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your Tamper Alert vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- your absence, the horn will sound three times and the ously described arming sequences has occurred, the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the...
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON” position (extreme top position). • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat”...
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things To This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Lock and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors and the interior lights will turn on.
Page 27: Programming Additional Key Fobs
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Key Fobs Programming key fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. Key Fob Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate •...
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved How To Use Remote Start by the party responsible for compliance could void the All of the following conditions must be met before the user’s authority to operate the equipment. engine will remote start: REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —...
Page 30: Remote Start Abort Message
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low WARNING! • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or The instrument cluster message stays active until the confined area.
Page 31: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system Remote Start mode. will disable the one time push of the Remote Start button for two seconds after receiving a valid •...
Page 32: Cancel Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Remote Start General Information Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio occur: Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: • The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Page 33: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or • For personal security and safety in the event of a in a location accessible to children, and do not collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking the key fob in the vehicle.
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with 1.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automatically. The inte- rior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe valid Passive Entry Key Fob is detected inside the search in any passive entry vehicle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry Key Fobs within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors. Trunk Button NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry Key Fob in the trunk and try to close the deck lid,...
Page 42: General Information
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect system, Auto-Down Feature the power window switches will remain active for up to The driver door power window switch and some model ten minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF passenger door power window switches have an auto- position.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To stop the window from going all the way up during the WARNING! AUTO operation, push down on the switch briefly. There is no anti-pinch protection when the window To close the window part way, lift the window switch to is almost closed.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button (setting it in the DOWN position).
Page 47: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 48: Trunk Safety Warning
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display WARNING! will reappear once the trunk is closed. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, With the ignition in the OFF position, the Trunk Open either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or...
Page 49: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, shoulder belts properly.
Page 51: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of be belted at all times. an air bag.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occu- seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front pants to buckle their seat belts.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho- WARNING! rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti- • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vating BeltAlert. severe injuries in a collision.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat seat belt.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle your strongest bones will take the force in a colli- will not protect you properly. The lap portion could sion.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the position.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occu- shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an WARNING! ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate an air bag.
Page 63: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- • No objects should be placed over or near the air ways wear your seat belts even though you have air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel bags.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Knee Impact Bolsters over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- have deployed.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure. or remains on while driving. The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win- Reference the “Air Bag Warning Light”...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint WARNING! (Continued) system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to • Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for blink your eyes.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat Side Impacts that is appropriate for the size of the child. In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Rollover Events If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain rollover immediately after deployment. events. The ORC determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular rollover event is appro- NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all priate, based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! (Continued) particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme- bag inflation.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Cut off fuel to the engine. Air Bag Warning Light • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a mal- remains on while driving. function in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Redundant Air Bag Warning Light Maintaining Your Air Bag System If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, WARNING! which could affect the Supplemental Restraint System (“SRS”), the Redundant Air Bag Warn- •...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will WARNING! (Continued) assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag formed.
Page 79: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- Children 12 years or younger should ride properly sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for NOTE: children from newborn size to the child almost large • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child or call 1-866-732-8243.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Re- straint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Con- younger and who have not vertible Child Restraint, facing reached the height or weight limits...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren seating position. These anchorages are used to install (LATCH) Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until + weight of the child restraint) for us- the combined weight of the child and ing the LATCH anchorage system to the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage using a common lower LATCH anchor- with two or more child restraints. If the age? center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be- tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end Always follow the directions of the child restraint to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by that seating position. For some second row seats, you pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt may need to recline the seat and / or raise the head path.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using The Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage.
Page 100: Transporting Pets
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint manufacturer’s instructions. restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the center tether anchorage located in the panel be- •...
Page 101: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 • Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not more ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration. The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum • Avoid aggressive braking. performance and maximum durability for your new SRT Vehicle.
Page 102: Safety Tips
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km): SAFETY TIPS • Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting manually Transporting Passengers at higher rpms when possible. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO •...
Page 103: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 104: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The driving, have the system inspected at an authorized Vehicle dealer as soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Seat Belts Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals WARNING! (Continued) or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have WARNING! been removed for cleaning.
Page 106: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . .122 MIRRORS ......112 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ......133 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..150 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Turn Signals ......157 ▫ Mist Feature ......165 ▫...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....172 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....185 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ FCW Limited Warning ....204 ▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System ......217 ▫...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..230 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .236 ▫...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 ▫ Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....248 Split-Folding Rear Seat ....246 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .
Page 114: Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing. • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ASSIST Call WARNING! The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the to any one of the following support centers: road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call through the vehicle audio system to determine if system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., by the subscriber. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket could cause the air bag system to fail when you electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- need it.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Device Screen will display the following message WARNING! (Continued) “Vehicle device requires service. Please contact your send a signal to a 9-1-1 operator. If the Air Bag dealer.” Warning Light is illuminated, have an authorized •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and/or NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s Global Positioning Satellite signals are unavailable or operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and GPS obstructed. antennas. You could prevent operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and GPS signal reception, which can •...
Page 122: Outside Mirrors
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the than they really are.
Page 123: Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Equipped Tilt Mirrors In Reverse provides automatic outside mirror The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 124: Power Mirrors
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) button to select door trim panel.
Page 125: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature will be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 126: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull EQUIPPED rearward. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motor- cycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK. Rear Detection Zones When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert of less than 16 mph (25 km/h) and the vehicle remains in on such objects.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Opposing Traffic Stationary Objects...
Page 132: Rear Cross Path
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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, bicy- clists, 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.
Page 133: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can WARNING! (Continued) be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the spots before backing up. Failure to do so can result in sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the serious injury or death.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, present.
Page 135: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 General Information SEATS This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications vehicle. Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS- GEN/210/220/310.
Page 136: Power Seats - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped On models equipped with power seats, the switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up, down, forward, rearward or to recline the seatback.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release when the desired position has been reached. the switch when the desired position is reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down.
Page 138: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 The front driver and passenger heated seats are operated Front Heated Seats using the Uconnect System. The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen. WARNING! You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The WARNING! LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically after ap- • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin proximately 45 minutes. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, NOTE: spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
Page 141: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Rear Heated Seats NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these two to five minutes.
Page 142: Head Restraints
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start ambient temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, On models that are equipped with remote start, the HI and LO. driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on The front ventilated seats control buttons are located during a remote start.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 impact the RHRs will automatically extend forward WARNING! minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants • All occupants, including the driver, should not head and the RHR. operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the The RHRs will automatically return to their normal head restraints are placed in their proper positions position following a rear impact.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Rear Head Restraints The center head restraint has two adjustable positions, up or down. When the center seat is being occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position. When there are no occupants in the center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver.
Page 146: Folding Rear Seat
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The head restraint should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If the center rear head restraints requires removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • The outboard head restraints are not adjustable. Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
Page 148: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steer- ing column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets.
Page 149: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if Key Fob To Memory equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two [if equipped], and radio station presets).
Page 150: Memory Position Recall
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a memory profile has not already been set, refer Memory Position Recall to Programming The Memory Feature in this section for NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory instructions on how to set a memory profile.
Page 151: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • When you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, the memory settings will be recalled with a Passive Entry position, the driver seat will move about 2.4 inches (60 Unlock into the driver’s door using the key fob linked to mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than position 2.
Page 152: To Open And Close The Hood
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Fea- tures”...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 3. Reach under the center front edge of the hood and WARNING! push and hold the safety catch lever to the left. Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 154: Lights
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Page 155: Automatic Headlights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Automatic Headlights Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is AUTO position.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle If the windshield or forward facing camera module is specific light and automatically switches from high replaced, the camera must be re-calibrated to ensure beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out proper system performance.
Page 157: Headlight Time Delay
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 2. Push back on the multifunction lever to reactivate the NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable us- system. ing the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Headlight Time Delay formation.
Page 158: Lights-On Reminder
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights —...
Page 159: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 160: Lane Change Assist
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 161: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the key fob is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
Page 162: Courtesy Lights
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Ambient Light — If Equipped The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a feature.
Page 163: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the OFF position.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Dome Light Position dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 165: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
Page 166: Windshield Washers
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers CAUTION! To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as through an automatic car wash. Damage to the washer spray is desired.
Page 167: Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: The heated washer nozzles only apply heat to the WARNING! nozzle outlets to prevent them from freezing and allow the nozzles to dispense windshield washer fluid. Always Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield remove any buildup of snow or ice in front of the washer could lead to a collision.
Page 168: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available With from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate Automatic Headlights Only) the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the...
Page 169: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone NOTE: Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the may reduce Rain Sensing performance. Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 170: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your remote keyless entry key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for an Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start average of 80 minutes before automatically shutting off. On models that are equipped with remote start, the This time may vary based on the temperature of the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on environment.
Page 172: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Page 173: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 174: To Deactivate
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate The driver’s preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen deactivate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing...
Page 175: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Page 176: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so on highways and major roadways.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed buttons. The two control modes function differently. the original set speed) automatically to maintain a Always confirm which mode is selected.
Page 178: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: brakes must be applied manually. An audible • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, chime will sound when the brakes are released. and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a You should switch off the ACC system: •...
Page 179: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
Page 180: To Activate/Deactivate
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range. • When the brakes are overheated. •...
Page 181: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WARNING! (Continued) want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the SET + button or the SET - button and release.
Page 182: To Cancel
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The braking temperature exceeds normal range (over- Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set heated). speed. If this occurs: •...
Page 183: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 To Turn Off WARNING! The system will turn off and erase the set speed in The Resume function should only be used if traffic memory if: and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest) Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long)
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, push the Distance Setting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Set- ting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button ACC Activation). is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;...
Page 187: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a ve- hicle, the system will provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal and will only be active when passing on the left hand side.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Speed (mph) To Decrease Speed • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by pushing the SET - button. increase in set speed.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • The ACC system applies the brake down to a full stop Metric Speed (km/h) when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h follows a target vehicle to a standstill, the host vehicle decrease in set speed.
Page 190: Acc Operation At Stop
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC Operation At Stop WARNING! If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a objects in the path of the vehicle.
Page 191: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • ACC Unavailable Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • The DID will return to the last display selected after When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise five seconds of no ACC display activity Control Ready.”...
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage highly reflective areas (i.e.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice on windshield and fog on the inside of glass. In these cases, the DID will • If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar display “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Sensor”...
Page 194: Precautions While Driving With Acc
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the condition that created limited functionality is Precautions While Driving With ACC no longer present, the system will return to full function- In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection ality. issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 the vehicle is out of the curve, the system will resume your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC system functionality. NOTE: On tight turns ACC performance may be limited. Offset Driving Condition Example Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system...
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 198: General Information
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada...
Page 199: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control WARNING! Mode In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available warning does not activate and no alarm will sound for cruising at fixed speeds.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Once a speed has been set, a message (CRUISE CON- TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the speed was set.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- continue to decrease in 10 km/h decrements until the standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 202: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The gear selector is removed from the D (DRIVE) FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH position. MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED To Resume Speed Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward event stops the vehicle completely, the system will hold looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller the vehicle at standstill for two seconds and then release (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
Page 204: Turning Fcw On Or Off
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system determines a collision with the vehicle be deactivated to prevent unnecessary warnings to the in front of you is no longer probable, the warning surroundings. message will be deactivated. WARNING! NOTE: Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to •...
Page 205: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 To turn the FCW system OFF, push the forward collision Changing FCW And Active Braking Status button once to turn the system OFF (led turns on). The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are To turn the FCW system back ON, push the forward programmable through the Uconnect System.
Page 206: Fcw Limited Warning
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: fully available. Once the condition that limited the sys- tem performance is no longer present, the system will • The system will retain the last setting selected by the return to its full performance state. If the problem per- driver after ignition shut down.
Page 207: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 LaneSense system uses a forward looking camera to remain within the lane. When only a single lane marking detect lane markings and measure vehicle position is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not be pro- within the lane boundaries.
Page 208: Lanesense Warning Message
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the LaneSense system OFF, push the LaneSense button once to turn the system OFF (LED turns on). NOTE: The LaneSense system will retain the last system state ON or OFF from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been NOTE: The LaneSense system operates with the similar approached and is in a lane departure situation, the behavior for a right lane departure when only the right left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off), the left thin lane marking has been detected.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right. Lanes Sensed (White Lines/Green Indicator) • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situa- tion, the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid Lane Sensed (Solid Yellow Thick Line, Solid Yellow yellow.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow. The LaneSense indicator changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow.
Page 212: Changing Lanesense Status
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings. Changing LaneSense Status • The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel The LaneSense system settings can be configured through the Uconnect system screen. whenever a safety system engages.
Page 213: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in ParkSense Warning Display REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if position, the system will remain active until the vehicle Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect System.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater 79-59 59-47 47-39 39-25 25-12 Less than (in/cm) than inches inches inches inches inches 12 inches 79 inches (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 (65-30 cm) (30 cm) (200 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2-...
Page 218: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense When the ParkSense system is disabled, the Drivers Information Display (DID) will display ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for approxi- ParkSense switch, located on the switch panel below the mately five seconds.
Page 219: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- SORS” appears in the Driver Information Display (DID), During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park make sure the outer surface and the inside of the rear Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per...
Page 220: Parksense System Usage Precautions
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio when it ParkSense System Usage Precautions is sounding an audio tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, to scratch or damage them.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! CAUTION! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always check recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,...
Page 222: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF displayed for up to 10 seconds when the vehicle is shifted EQUIPPED out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed ex- ceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear PARK or the vehicle’s ignition is cycled to the OFF Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) WARNING!
Page 224: Overhead Console
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses.
Page 225: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the key fob is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
Page 226: Courtesy Lights
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
Page 227: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels.
Page 228: Programming A Rolling Code
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- Programming A Rolling Code sion of the radio-frequency signal, it is recommended For programming garage door openers that were manu- that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter factured after 1995: of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink These garage door openers can be identified by the...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
Page 230: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices (Rolling Code) there may be a light that blinks when the garage door To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light erase the channels.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine For programming transmitters in Canada/United States ON. Make sure while programming HomeLink with the that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take (Canadian/Gate Operator) up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, door may open and close while you are programming.
Page 234: Using Homelink
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here button. Activation will now occur for the programmed are some of the most common solutions: device (i.e.
Page 235: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 General Information WARNING! This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while programming the transceiver.
Page 236: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or visors on the overhead console. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Page 237: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the sunroof switch is • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. pushed again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 238: Pinch Protect Feature
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 239: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Sunroof Maintenance 1. Set the ignition to the ACC or the ON/RUN position. Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean 2. Ensure that the sunroof is in the fully closed position. the glass panel.
Page 240: Electrical Power Outlets
238 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 is equipped with one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet on the instrument panel and one 12 Volt (10 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area Amp) power outlet in the center console that can be used on the center stack of the instrument panel.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING! Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray. A fire leading to bodily injury could result. In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center console power outlet. When the Media Hub is not in use, the outlet can deliver up to 160 Watts (13 Amps).
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 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 244: Cupholders
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the...
Page 245: Rear Seat Cupholders - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Rear Seat Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve- nient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s elbows.
Page 246: Storage
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped STORAGE On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with Glove Compartment a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear The glove compartment is located on the passenger side passengers.
Page 247: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Console Features Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on There is an open cubby bin located forward of the gear rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an selector.
Page 248: Door Storage
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat The door panels contain storage areas. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) The weight and position of cargo and passengers can • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position. If the seatback is not securely locked into handling.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located on • Use care when washing the inside of the rear the climate control.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Life Reset ....292 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..252 ▫...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4 RACE OPTIONS......359 Settings......313 ▫...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 ▫ Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With ▫ Voice Text Reply ..... .391 Touchscreen ......372 ▫...
Page 254: Instrument Panel Features
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 3 — Paddle Shifters 9 — Engine Start/Stop Button 4 — Uconnect System 10 — Trunk Release Button 5 —...
Page 255: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE Instrument Cluster For SRT 6.4L...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Tachometer 5. Temperature Gauge • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- (RPM x 1000). perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- cates that the engine cooling system is operating 2.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “260”...
Page 258: Instrument Cluster - Premium
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM Instrument Cluster For SRT 6.2L Supercharged...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 1. Tachometer 5. Temperature Gauge • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- (RPM x 1000). perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- cates that the engine cooling system is operating 2.
Page 260: Warning And Indicator Lights
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS CAUTION! (Continued) IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on pointer remains on the “260” (125 C) and you hear in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
Page 261: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat belt is un- buckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermit- tently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immedi- ately.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser- voir.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied with the ignition placed in the ON/RUN posi- applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. tion.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine coolant temperature is too high, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. If the temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is allowed to cool whichever comes first.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the en- gine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering). Re- fer to “Power Steering”...
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Trunk Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Trunk Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the trunk is open and not fully closed. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime. Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
Page 272: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 WARNING! CAUTION! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you control system.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light —...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. approximately one minute and then remain continuously Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause The TPMS has been optimized for the original sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning have been established for the tire size sensor to become inoperable.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Service Forward Collision Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Forward Collision Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on when there is a fault in the Forward Collision Warning system. Contact your authorized dealership.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped The LaneSense system provides the driver with visual and steering torque warnings when the vehicle starts to drift out of its lane unintentionally without the use of a turn signal. •...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Failure Indicator Light This light will turn on when the LaneSense system is not operating and needs service. Please see your authorized dealer. Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light —...
Page 283: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 ECO Mode Indicator Light Green Telltale Light What It Means ECO Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when ECO Mode is active. Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed” to provide visual warnings in the Instrument Cluster and a torque warning in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
Page 287: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 288: White Telltale Indicator Lights
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set. Sport Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Track Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Track Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when Track Mode is active. Refer to “Drive Modes” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. Valet Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Custom Mode Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Custom Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when Custom Mode is active. Refer to “Drive Modes” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. LaneSense Indicator Light —...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the adaptive cruise control is ON, but not set. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light —...
Page 292: Driver Information Display (Did)
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DID Menu Items consists of the following: The Driver Information Display (DID) features an inter- • Speedometer active display which is located in the instrument cluster. •...
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 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 arrows allows you to wheel: cycle through the Main Menu Items. Changes the Main Screen area and Menu Title area.
Page 294: Engine Oil Life Reset
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To START/STOP button and place the ignition in the turn off the message temporarily, push and release the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
Page 296: Performance Shift Indicator (Psi) - If Equipped
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) – If Equipped start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not The Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) is enabled on reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. vehicles with manual transmission, or when a vehicle with automatic transmission is in manual shift mode.
Page 297: Did Selectable Menu Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 NOTE: Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Vehicle Info Your Instrument Panel” for further information on en- Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button abling, disabling, and configuring the Performance Shift until the Vehicle Info menu is displayed in the DID. Indicator.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Torque WARNING! (Continued) Engine Power performance pages must never be exploited in a reck- less or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the Air-Fuel Ratio — 6.2L Supercharged user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe, Boost Pressure —...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • 0-100 MPH (0-161 km/h) Timer • Braking Distance – Best – Distance – Last – From Speed – Current • Current G-Forces – Reaction Timer • Peak G-Forces • 1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 0 to 100 MPH (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when MPH (0 to 161 km/h) in less then 15 seconds. conditions are met for the event to begin.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • This feature will only function when applying the 1/4 Mile (400 Meters) brakes at speeds above 30 MPH (48 km/h). When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the • Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature. vehicle to travel 1/4 mile within 25 seconds and the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/4 mile (400 meters).
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • As soon as the driver exits the Lap Timer pages, the Peak G-Force “current” timer will stop and the time will be reset to When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force 0:00.00. values (two lateral and two longitudinal). •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Lap History Top Speed When selected, this screen displays the Lap History, and When selected, this screen displays the Top Speed since will color highlight the time that is the best time from the last reset: Timer Page.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of activity occurs, which may include any of the following: the following displays in the DID: •...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber LaneSense — If Equipped color and turn green as Fuel Economy improves. The DID displays the current LaneSense system settings. • Hold the OK button to reset average fuel economy The information displayed depends on LaneSense sys- tem status and the conditions that need to be met.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time of travel information is displayed in the instrument cluster as since the last reset. well as the location that information is displayed. Hold the OK button to reset feature information. 1.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Range to Empty • Audio Inform • Average L/100km (or MPG) • Digital Speed • Current L/100km (or MPG) • None • Trip A Distance 4. Gear Display • Trip B Distance • Full (default) •...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • There is a delay when the next diagnostic code is Speed Warning — If Equipped requested during which the following message is Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button displayed: until the Speed Warning Menu icon/title is displayed •...
Page 309: Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the Instrument Cluster. This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low electrical system and status of the vehicle battery.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g. The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be affected HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights, by load reduction: overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving, tow- •...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • The battery was used for an extended period with the After a trip: engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, • Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed +12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game (additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio consoles and similar devices.
Page 312: Cybersecurity
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CYBERSECURITY The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is equipped with both wired and wireless networks.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software- WARNING! (Continued) update to learn about available Uconnect software • ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into updates. your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media •...
Page 314: Uconnect Settings
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features. CAUTION! Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen.
Page 315: Buttons On The Faceplate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect touchscreen.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Display • Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: • Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings •...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navi- gation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Language” When in this display, you may select the brightness with button on the touchscreen, and then press the desired the headlights off.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Time-Out” button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been Select from: “MPH” or “km/h.” selected. • Distance • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped Select from: “mi”...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Torque button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- Select from: “lb-ft” or “Nm.” lected. Voice Clock After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen the After pressing the “Clock”...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unchecked. To make your selection, press the “+” or “–” Status setting press the “Show Time in Status Bar” button buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the hours up or on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the down.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • LaneSense Warning — If Equipped are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW status, press and release the “Near” or “Far” When this feature is selected, it sets the distance at which button.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkSense — If Equipped setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state The ParkSense system will scan for objects behind the through ignition cycles. vehicle when the gear selector is in REVERSE and the •...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and active guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. When “Lights &...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the and operating information. To make your selection, press ParkView Backup Camera Delay press the “Controls” the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, until a button on the touchscreen, the “settings”...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 are unlocked with the key fob. To change the Illuminated selected. Refer to “Lights — If Equipped” in “Under- Approach status, press the “+” or “-” button on the standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor- touchscreen to select your desired time interval.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Doors & Locks Lights with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that the After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- setting has been selected. screen the following settings will be available: •...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks • Passive Entry — If Equipped When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles Unlocks, only the driver’s door will unlock with the first door(s) without having to push the key fob LOCK or press of the key fob UNLOCK button.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat Vehicle Start” button to select from “Off,” “Remote Start” location (if Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob is set to or “All Starts” until a check-mark appears next to setting, ON) when the key fob is used to unlock the door.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Balance/Fade 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the This feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade Engine Off Power Delay setting, press the “+” or “-” settings.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Surround Sound — If Equipped Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. touchscreen the following settings will be available: To make your selection, press the “Surround Sound” button on the touchscreen, select “On”...
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- the screen or visit the provider online. screen, the following settings will be available: NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription •...
Page 332: Srt Performance Pages
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Cancel” or “X” to exit without making changes. Once System Information the settings are restored, a pop up appears stating After pressing the “System Information” button on the Settings reset to default. touchscreen the following information will be available: Clear Personal Data •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Press the desired button on the touchscreen to access that The Performance Pages include the following: specific Performance Page. • Home • Timers WARNING! • Gauges 1 Measurement of vehicle statistics with the SRT Per- formance Pages is intended for off-highway or off- •...
Page 334: Home
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The following describes each feature and its operation: When Home is selected, the following options will be available: Home • A series of six images which can be selected by the user. • A left and right arrow to allow the user to scroll through vehicle images.
Page 335: Timers
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Timers When the Timers Page is selected, you will be able to select from following “Tickets”: • Current Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time” summary of performance timers. • Last Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of performance timers.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Save • With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button to save to the jump drive. Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run. • With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save Any saved run over 10 will overwrite the last saved run for Uconnect System storage.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) • ¼ Mile (400 meter) MPH Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to Displays the speed the vehicle was at when ¼ Mile was 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
Page 338: Gauges 1
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges 1 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 1 (6.4L)
Page 340: Gauges 2
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges 2 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage. • Intake Air Temperature Shows the actual intake air temperature. • Transmission Temperature Shows the actual transmission temperature. SRT Performance Pages —...
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Boost Pressure Shows the current value for boost pressure. • Air Fuel Ratio Shows the current value for the air fuel ratio. • Inter-Cooler (I/C) Coolant Temperature Shows the current value for the I/C coolant temperature.
Page 342: G-Force
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL G-Force When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as steering angle. When G-Force is selected, the following features will be available: • Lateral G-Force Left and Right The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right force of the vehicle.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Peak G-Forces Acceleration and Braking, Left and • Steering Wheel Angle Right Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to This shows the maximum g-forces that have been measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to zero. achieved since the last reset from the DID.
Page 344: Engine
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine SRT Performance Pages — Engine (6.2L) SRT Performance Pages — Engine (6.4L)
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Oil Pressure (6.4L Only) When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Vehicle Speed Shows the actual oil pressure. • Gear Shows the actual vehicle speed. • Instantaneous Horsepower/Kilowatts Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the vehicle.
Page 346: Srt Drive Modes
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SRT DRIVE MODES If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.2L supercharged engine, it will support an additional engine power level Key Fob 6.2L Supercharged Engine — If Equipped configuration as part of SRT Drive Modes. Use of the red key fob unlocks the full potential of the engine’s output, and allows the driver to select from two power levels within Drive Modes Set-Up.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Use of the black key fob limits the driver to a reduced engine output. This information is also available within the SRT Drive Modes interface, and can be accessed by pressing the “KEY FOB” button on the touchscreen in the SRT Drive Modes menu.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Drive Modes Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a Drive Modes feature which allows for coordinating the operation of various vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving behavior desired. The Drive Modes feature is controlled through the Uconnect radio and may be accessed by performing any of the following: •...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Engine/ Red Key/ Black Key/ Transmis- Paddle Suspen- Transmis- Steering Traction 700+ HP 500 HP sion Shifters sion sion 6.2L 6.4L The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the current current drive mode set up, a message will be displayed drive mode and real-time status of the vehicle’s perfor- indicating which values are not matching the current mance configuration.
Page 350: Track Mode
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listed below are the available Drive Modes: Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will activate the configuration for typical track driving. The Track Mode Transmission, Traction, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their “Track” settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Page 351: Sport Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Sport Mode Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will activate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving. The Traction, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their “Sport” settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle Shifters are enabled. Drive Modes (Sport)
Page 352: Default Mode
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Default Mode This mode is for typical driving conditions where the Traction and Transmission will be operating in their Street settings, which cannot be changed while in this mode. The Steering and Suspension can be configured in either the “Street,”...
Page 353: Custom Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Custom Mode The Custom Mode may be selected quickly by pushing the SRT button on the instrument panel switch bank two times, or pressing the “Custom” button on the touch- screen. Custom Mode allows the you to create a custom configuration that is saved for quick selection of your favorite settings.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the “Custom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the selectable options. In the Custom Mode Set-Up screen the individual current configuration will be displayed. Select which mode suits your driving needs for a custom driving experience.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • 700+ Power — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged Engine Press the “700+” button on the touchscreen to modify the output power of the engine to 700+. NOTE: This selection is only available with the red key fob.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Track Transmission Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide the fastest shift speeds and will have the highest comfort trade-off. • Sport Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide faster shift speeds and will have a moderate comfort trade-off.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • ON Paddle Shifters – If Equipped With Automatic Transmission Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel paddle shifters. • OFF Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable steering wheel paddle shifters. Paddle Shifters...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Track Traction Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to modify traction control to optimize track performance with the least stability control. • Sport Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability control.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Track Suspension Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide the firmest possible suspension stiffness with the highest amount of comfort trade-off. • Sport Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide a firmer suspension stiffness with moderate comfort trade- off.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Track Steering — If Equipped With 6.4L Engine Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort to the highest level. • Sport Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort to the higher level.
Page 361: Race Options
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 RACE OPTIONS Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen while in the Drive Modes screen, to display the vehicle’s Launch Control screen. Within Race Options, you can activate, deactivate, and adjust the RPM values for the Launch Control and Shift Light features.
Page 362: Launch Control
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Launch Control WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the limits of the law.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Launch Control can be accessed by pushing the Launch Control button on the instrument panel switch bank or pressing the SRT button on the instrument panel switch bank then selecting the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen.
Page 364: Shift Light
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Shift Light Light RPM Set-Up” button on the touchscreen will take you to the Shift Light RPM Set-Up screen. Shift Light Shift Light RPM Set-Up To actuate the Shift Light feature, press the “Shift Light” The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift button on the touchscreen, and then press the “Shift Light light to actuate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8.
Page 365: Valet Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 will change in increments of 250 RPM. Pressing and VALET MODE holding the arrows will change the RPM values in increments of 500 RPM, ranging from 2000–6000 RPM (6.2L) and 2000–6250 RPM (6.4L). The Shift Light setup screen may only be accessed if the feature is enabled.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL not set, so you are free to select any 4 digit numeric combination that will be easy to remember. While in Valet Mode, the following vehicle configurations are set and locked to prevent unauthorized modification: •...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 To exit Valet Mode, you must enter the same 4 digit PIN The Valet Mode Deactivation key pad will then prompt that was used to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can you for your 4 digit PIN code. Enter your PIN code, and be accessed by either pushing the SRT button on the press the “OK”...
Page 368: Eco Mode
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ECO MODE performance. Increased engine exhaust noise and/or vibration may be noticed while Eco is active. This is normal and a result of the increased amount of operating conditions where the vehicle is allowed to operate in four cylinder shutoff mode (6.4L Only).
Page 369: Aux/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. The Media hub also allows the use of an SD card. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Page 370: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Located on the rear of the front center console are dual STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF USB “Charge Only” ports. EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
Page 371: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a Radio Operation push-button in the center and controls the volume and Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom will “Seek”...
Page 372: Regulatory And Safety Information
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regulatory And Safety Information The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy USA/CANADA emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emit- Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation ted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Page 373: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician NOTE: for help. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to CLIMATE CONTROLS Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 374: Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Buttons On The Touchscreen Touchscreen Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. Buttons On The Faceplate The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect screen.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Buttons On The 4. AUTO Operation Button Faceplate And Buttons On The Touchscreen) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between Press and release to change the current setting, the manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window cleaners on the interior surface of the An indicator will illuminate when the rear window window.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 10. Blower Control Provides the passenger with independent temperature Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air control. Push the button on the faceplate for cooler forced through the climate system. There are seven temperature settings or on the touchscreen.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button On The Touchscreen direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting from these outlets.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • Mix Mode 14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button Air comes from the floor, defrost and side Provides the driver with independent temperature con- window demist outlets. This mode works best trol. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer tem- in cold or snowy conditions.
Page 380: Climate Control Functions
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Climate Control Functions dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from the front of the radiator and through the condenser. A/C (Air Conditioning) MAX A/C The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- system.
Page 381: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Recirculation Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Automatic Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or 1. Press the AUTO button on the faceplate or the AUTO high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, button on the touchscreen on the Automatic Tempera- you may wish to recirculate interior air by ture Control (ATC) Panel.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This The system automatically adjusts the temperature, allows the front occupants to control the volume of air mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly...
Page 383: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Operating Tips Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the tions.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, periods, as fogging may occur.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 386: Personalized Menu Bar
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PERSONALIZED MENU BAR 1. Press the “Apps ” button to open the App screen. The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace are easily changed for your convenience.
Page 387: Get Started
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing in- structions.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
Page 389: Basic Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 390: Radio
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say •...
Page 391: Media
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Media TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your AUX or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and Command must match exactly how the artist, album, auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Page 392: Phone
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a with Uconnect.
Page 393: Voice Text Reply
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later. the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- Start without I’ll be late. patible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.) Okay.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps: iPhone Notification Settings 1 — Select “Settings” 2 — Select “Bluetooth” 3 —...
Page 395: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 TIP: Voice Text Reply is not compatible with iPhone, but if your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message. Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead.
Page 396: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. (Navigation is optional on the Uconnect 8.4A system. See your dealer to activate navigation at any time.) 1.
Page 397: Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN) Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where coverage is available; see coverage map for details. WARNING! 9-1-1 Call ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the Security Alarm Notification road.
Page 398: Vehicle Health Alert
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Health Alert Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key systems. For further information go to the Mopar Owner Connect website moparownerconnect.com. Register (8.4A/8.4AN) To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your vehicle, you first need to register with Uconnect Access.
Page 399: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen to “Register By Web” to complete the process using your smartphone or computer. For further information, please visit DriveUconnect.com. Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) You’re only a few steps away from using remote com- mands and playing your favorite music in your vehicle.
Page 400: Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4An)
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle. Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) 4. Enter your login information for the selected app and 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After press Link.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps: iPhone Notification Settings 1 — Select “Settings” 2 — Select “Bluetooth” 3 —...
Page 402: Yelp (8.4A/8.4An)
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN) • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if Once registered with Uconnect Access, you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can around you.
Page 403: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN) results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4AN...
Page 404: Siri Eyes Free - If Equipped
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com- Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped mand. If your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings, set reminders, and more.
Page 405: General Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Automatic reply messages can be: General Information • “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.” This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following •...
Page 406: Additional Information
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The term IC before the certification/registration num- ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci- fications were met. Additional Information © 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....416 STARTING PROCEDURES ....409 ▫...
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Acceleration ......438 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ..448 ▫ Traction ......439 ▫...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 ▫ Tire Spinning ......484 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ... . .462 ▫...
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....496 VEHICLE LOADING ....504 ▫...
Page 411: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 412: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
410 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
Page 414: Extreme Cold Weather
412 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN 4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to (engine not running) position and the transmission is in return the ignition to the OFF position. PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C) minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 416: After Starting
414 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 418: Key Ignition Park Interlock
416 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the CAUTION! transmission in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System •...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 To select a gear range, press the lock button on the gear selector and move the selector rearward or forward. You must also press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK, or to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- tem”...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the the instrument cluster (as M1, M2, M3, etc.). Move the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. gear selector to the right (into the DRIVE [D] position) for Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 When parking on a level surface, you may shift the WARNING! (Continued) transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others brake. if it is not in PARK (automatic transmission). When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before Check by trying to move the transmission gear shifting the transmission to PARK.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). • Before moving the gear selector out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector must start the engine and also press the brake will not move out of PARK.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or Transmission Limp Home Mode below), transmission operation may be modified depend- Transmission function is monitored electronically for ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could vehicle speed.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the longer detected, the transmission will return to normal following steps.
Page 427: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 AUTOSTICK Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control, giving you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation NOTE: • Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift When the gear selector is in the DRIVE (D) position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between paddles (+/-), while the gear selector is in DRIVE, will the eight available gears.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will (using the gear selector, or the shift paddles), unless an display the current gear.
Page 430: Drive Modes
428 STARTING AND OPERATING • Holding the (-) paddle depressed, or holding the gear WARNING! selector in the (-) position, will downshift the trans- mission to the lowest gear possible at the current Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a speed.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • TRACK MODE — This mode is a predefined configu- ration optimized for typical track driving. The ABS, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their TRACK settings. Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are enabled. •...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING selected. While in Custom Mode the Traction, Trans- Listed below is a description of each of these settings: mission, Steering, Suspension and Paddle shifter set- Transmission (Trans) tings may be configured through the custom mode • Track — provides the fastest shift speeds and has the set-up in any combination.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Traction Steering — 6.4L Engine Only • Track — modifies traction control to optimize track • Track — provides the greatest amount of steering performance with the least stability control. feedback, requiring the highest amount of steering effort.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING • VALET MODE — To enter this mode the operator NOTE: must select it from the Drive Modes interface and enter • 500 HP is available with the RED or BLACK key fob. a four digit PIN code. The PIN code is not predeter- •...
Page 435: Launch Mode - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 • The ESC Off button is disabled. NOTE: Changing the Drive Mode will deactivate Eco. • The Launch Control button is disabled. Launch Mode — If Equipped NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system •...
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING Preconditions: NOTE: Pushing the SRT button on the center stack or pressing the “Apps” button on the touchscreen are two • Launch control should not be used on public roads. other options to access launch control features. Please Always check track conditions and the surrounding refer to “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 • The accelerator pedal is released during launch. ESC 7. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will system continues in ESC Full ON. hold at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM •...
Page 438: Guidelines For Track Use
436 STARTING AND OPERATING • At the conclusion of each track event, it is recom- Guidelines For Track Use mended that a brake bleed procedure is performed to NOTE: Because of the extreme conditions encountered maintain the pedal feel and stopping capability of your during track use, any damage or wear associated with Brembo High Performance brake system.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • Track usage results in increased operating tempera- Track burnishing your brakes: tures of the engine, transmission, clutch – if equipped, To avoid “green lining fade” during track use, the brake driveline and brake system. This may affect noise pads and rotors must have a thermal burnish for factory (NVH) countermeasures designed into your vehicle.
Page 440: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
438 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Allow vehicle to sit and cool in the paddock for at least 8. Rotors that pulsate during track use should be re- 30 min. If an infrared thermal gun is available, allow placed. Resurfacing of the rotors is not recommended, rotors to cool to 200°F (93.3°C) before going back out.
Page 441: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 • Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! • Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear •...
Page 442: Flowing/Rising Water
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- WARNING! cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph Do not drive on or across a road or path where water (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 443: Power Steering - 6.2L Supercharged
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this • Always check the depth of the standing water may result in further damage. Such damage is not before driving through it. Never drive through covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 444: Power Steering Fluid Check
442 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 445: Power Steering - 6.4L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all rized dealer.
Page 446: Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped
444 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer Continued operation with reduced assist could pose operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be Under these conditions there will be a substantial obtained as soon as possible.
Page 447: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly press the park brake pedal fully.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 449: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
Page 450: Electronic Brake Control System
448 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM example, repeated brake applications with the engine Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic OFF), the brakes will still function. The effort required to Brake Control system (EBC).
Page 451: Brake System Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and to prevent the rear axle from entering ABS before the The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased front axle. vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING You also may experience the following when ABS acti- WARNING! (Continued) vates: can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capa- • The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run for a bility. Installation of such equipment should be short time after the stop).
Page 453: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake WARNING! (Continued) system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous Warning Light”...
Page 454: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
452 STARTING AND OPERATING unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal the brake while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue is released, the BAS is deactivated. to hold the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the WARNING! system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will...
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward WARNING! (Continued) gears. The system will not activate if the transmission safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with warnings can result in a collision or serious personal a manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA injury.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling And Enabling HSA WARNING! (Continued) This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the incline while resuming acceleration, manually ac- current setting, proceed as follows: tivate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releasing the brake pedal.
Page 457: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 4. Start the engine. Traction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of 5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more than one-half the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS may turn to the left.
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure maintain the desired path.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 ESC Operating Modes — SRT WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Depending upon model and mode of operation, exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which the ESC system may have multiple operating modes. could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a mo- • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality mentary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Mul- of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- tiple momentary button pushed may be required to scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and return to ESC On.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, WARNING! (Continued) the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will illuminate, and the system is unavailable. In an emergency evasive ma- “ESC OFF” message will display in the instrument neuver, the ESC system will not engage to assist in cluster.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 463: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop road conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver or other vehicles.
Page 464: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking (RAB) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency braking situations. It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 468: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 470: Tire Terminology And Definitions
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 471: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or “XXX”...
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING Metric Example For Load Limit NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg, and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473...
Page 476: Tires - General Information
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 477: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 479: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 480: Tire Types
478 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 481: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what WARNING! was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You (120 km/h).
Page 482: Spare Tires - If Equipped
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Run Flat tire reaches the Run Flat mode, it has limited CAUTION! driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi- ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a It is not recommended to drive a vehicle loaded at full compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a WARNING! compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on WARNING! the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle Limited Use Spare —...
Page 486: Tire Spinning
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not to help you in determining when your tires should be spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or replaced.
Page 487: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
Page 488: Replacement Tires
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many those of the original wheels. characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures.
Page 489: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size able handling and stress to steering and suspen- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- sion components.
Page 490: Tire Rotation
488 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 491: Tire Pressure Monitor System
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- and natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may CAUTION! need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) • The TPMS has been optimized for the original above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level or condition.
Page 494: Premium System
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless and to maintain the proper pressure. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire Service TPMS Warning pressure values shown in a different color. If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible The system fault will also sound a chime.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above materials that may block radio wave signals. 15 mph (24 km/h), the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In 3.
Page 497: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active FUEL REQUIREMENTS road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engine 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 498: Reformulated Gasoline
496 STARTING AND OPERATING octane number can cause engine failure and may void or Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard genates such as ethanol.
Page 499: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Problems that result from using gasoline containing more E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may line containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15).
Page 500: Mmt In Gasoline
498 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion, and stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
Page 501: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should CAUTION! (Continued) be avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition and varnish removal may contain active solvents or malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to similar ingredients.
Page 502: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
500 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control WARNING! (Continued) system can result in civil penalties being assessed against a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the you. engine running for an extended period. If the Carbon Monoxide Warnings vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust the...
Page 503: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 ADDING FUEL 2. Open the fuel filler door. 1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the Fuel Filler Door Release Switch fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door using the inside release button.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
Page 505: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Follow the steps below to open the fuel door in case of an WARNING! emergency: • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the 1. Open the trunk. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 2.
Page 506: Vehicle Loading
504 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pull the release cable. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: •...
Page 507: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the GVWR.
Page 508: Loading
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND down low and be sure you distribute their weight as MOTORHOME, ETC.) evenly as possible.
Page 509 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..513 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...508 ▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit ..515 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 510: Hazard Warning Flashers
508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 511: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS WARNING! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure You or others can be badly burned by hot engine that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 512 510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns...
Page 513: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a against the wheel.
Page 514: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
Page 515: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 Using The Deflation Button Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
Page 516 514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, • Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses. clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.
Page 517: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) – If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or with eyes or skin. Change clothing as soon as the wheel. possible, if there is any contact with clothing. •...
Page 518 516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to 3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the reach the valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat deflated tire.
Page 519 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 • After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
Page 520 518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease quickly from If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the actual tire pressure least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: when the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.
Page 521 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 CAUTION! WARNING! • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. hot after use, so it should be handled carefully. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after •...
Page 522 520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and 2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 stem.
Page 523: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
Page 524: Preparations For Jump-Start
522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Page 525: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 526 524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 527: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 Disconnecting The Jumper Cables CAUTION! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not the discharged battery.
Page 528 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for before rocking the vehicle.
Page 529: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED CAUTION! TRANSMISSION • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- WARNING! tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the damage may result.
Page 530 528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Remove the console storage bin. 4. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console base. 5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right.
Page 531 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 6. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged To Reset The Manual Park Release: position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
Page 532: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL •...
Page 533 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed mode, not the ACC mode.
Page 534 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered un- der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L DEALER SERVICE ..... .541 SUPERCHARGED ..... .536 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .
Page 536 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... .553 ▫ Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen ▫...
Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 ▫ Engine ......597 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS ..... .596 ▫...
Page 538: Engine Compartment - 6.2L Supercharged
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Intercooler Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 539: Engine Compartment - 6.4L (392 Hemi)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 —...
Page 540: Onboard Diagnostic System
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 541: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 access this information to assist with the diagnosis and For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices — If service of your vehicle and emissions system. Equipped With Uconnect 8.4 Radio” and “Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access” in your WARNING! Owner’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cybersecurity”...
Page 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently happen: serviced, or recently had a dead battery or a battery •...
Page 543: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 system to update. A recheck with the above test routine DEALER SERVICE may then indicate that the system is now ready. Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is operations in an expert manner.
Page 544: Maintenance Procedures
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 545: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Engine Oil Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Checking Oil Level time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Engine Oil Change Requirements — 6.2L engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on Supercharged Engine (If Equipped) engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- We recommend having your oil changed and vehicle ment”...
Page 547: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 To access these oil drains, the vehicle needs to be safely Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters lifted and supported to remove the front underbody Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and shields (belly pan).
Page 548: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection service. MOPAR engine oil filters are high quality oil The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters filters and are recommended. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 550: Air Conditioner Maintenance
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. CAUTION! Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — CAUTION! If Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoole- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protec- tioning components.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips. Access Door 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover.
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.
Page 554: Body Lubrication
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 555: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) of washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the appears in the Driver Information Display (DID). front of the engine compartment.
Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! (Continued) haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams over materials that can burn.
Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe In the event of engine malfunction, particularly and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Page 558: Cooling System
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your vehicle’s exhaust system may be equipped Coolant Checks with an Electronic Exhaust Valve (EEV) system, if the Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 exhaust system is replaced with aftermarket products a months (before the onset of freezing weather, where Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- NOTE: If equipped with the 6.2L Supercharged engine freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery the intercooler must be vacuum flushed and filled. If any bottle.
Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). ant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en- Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- tifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 561 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard NOTE: MS.90032. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper • We recommend using MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 level of protection against freezing according to the Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is Technology) that meets the requirements of FCA Ma-...
Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Caps WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant do not remove the pressure cap while the system is (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant hot or under pressure.
Page 563 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 564: Brake System
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) required, the cooling system should be pressure tested performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- for leaks. sions. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Brake System minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to In order to assure brake system performance, all brake...
Page 565 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately taining Your Vehicle” for further information. if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- ure.
Page 566: Automatic Transmission
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed WARNING! (Continued) container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake moisture. fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the Automatic Transmission air resulting in a lower boiling point.
Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 568: Rear Axle
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Axle CAUTION! For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be age may occur.
Page 569: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads, or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, control dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well mild soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh packaged and sealed.
Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including exces- NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for sive brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire an extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing damage to the wheels.
Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Interior Care If Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton Many are potentially flammable, and if used in based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. damage to the seat may result.
Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial clean damp cloth.
Page 576: Fuses
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. propriate replacement fuse with the same amp Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Page 577: Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment.
Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare 40 Amp Green – Radiator Fan #1 – (Non 6.2L Supercharged) 50 Amp Red – Electric Power Steering #1 – If Equipped / Radiator Fan (6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink –...
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow Left HID – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Right HID – If Equipped 50 Amp Red –...
Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare – 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module (Challenger/ Charger Police) / Electronic Shift Module (Challenger) – – Fuse – Spare – 25 Amp Clear Engine Module –...
Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red EPS (Challenger) / EHPS (Police)/AC Clutch Relay / Vacuum Pump Relay / Fuel Pump Relay (Challenger) / Rad Fan Relays (Challenger) –...
Page 583: Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) CAUTION! There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk • When installing the power distribution center under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly and relays.
Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow – Front PDC Feed #1 – – Fuse – Spare 60 Amp Yellow – Front PDC Feed #2 30 Amp Pink – Sunroof/Dome Lamp – Police 20 Amp Blue – Police 40 Amp Green –...
Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue – Left Spot Lamp – Police – – Fuse – Spare 30 Amp Pink – Mod Network Interface – Police – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse – Spare 30 Amp Pink –...
Page 586 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 25 Amp Breaker Power Seats – If Equipped – 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster – 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/RF Hub Module/Steering Column Lock (300) – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock (300) –...
Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Rear Defrost – 20 Amp Yellow Comfort Seat And Steering Wheel Module (Heated Steering Wheel/RR Heated Seats) – 10 Amp Red Park Assist / Blind Spot / Rear View Camera –...
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Vehicle Tem- perature Sensor –...
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare – 25 Amp Breaker Rear Windows (Charger/300) – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – – Fuse – Spare – 10 Amp Red Rain and Light Sensor / Sunroof / Inside RR View Mirror / Power Outlet Illumination (Cen- ter Console) / Police Run Acc...
Page 590: Vehicle Storage
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of VEHICLE STORAGE service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes days, you may want to take these steps to protect your in the fresh air and high blower setting.
Page 591: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 REPLACEMENT BULBS All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement. Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp Overhead Console Reading Lamp Visor Vanity Lamps A6220...
Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low/High Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen 9005SL+ Bi Function Projector) Low/High Beam Headlamp – High Intensity D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Discharge (Premium HID Bi Function Projector) Front Park/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamp –...
Page 593: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 BULB REPLACEMENT CAUTION! NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the conditions change to allow the condensation to change bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the back into a vapor.
Page 594: Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid)
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after Headlamps (HID) approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
Page 595: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) License Lamp The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service- The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not able separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as serviceable separately.
Page 596: Fluid Capacities
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.2L U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil With Filter SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified 6 Quarts 5.68 Liters Cooling System * Engine: MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant conforming 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters...
Page 597: Fluid Capacities - Srt 6.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.4L U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil With Filter SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant conforming to 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters MS.90032) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent...
Page 598: Maintaining Your Vehicle
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS CAUTION! (Continued) Important Information OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- thorized dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION! • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional •...
Page 599: Engine
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine/Intercooler Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils.
Page 600: Chassis
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans- mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Page 601 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....602 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .600...
Page 602 600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle manual must be done at the times or mileages specified serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best (805 km).
Page 603 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 601 • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator as required. message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake scheduled oil change is performed by someone other master cylinder, and power steering (6.2L Only), and than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by...
Page 604 602 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Miles: Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 Or Kilometers: Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance.
Page 605 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 603 Miles: Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.
Page 606 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Miles: Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 Or Kilometers: Replace the spark plugs – 6.2L Super- charged Engine ** Replace the spark plugs –...
Page 607 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605 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 609 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....609 Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ...611 ▫...
Page 610 608 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..616 ▫ Treadwear......616 ▫...
Page 611: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 609 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 612: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
610 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 613: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 611 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
Page 614: Service Contract
612 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle is not responsible for any service contract other than the to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 615: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 613 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARNING! See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 616: In Canada
614 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 617 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 615 Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the mation that students and professional technicians need in assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
Page 618: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
616 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 619: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 617 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 621 INDEX...
Page 622 620 INDEX About Your Brakes .....445, 447 If A Deployment Occurs ....71 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) .
Page 623 INDEX 621 Alarm, Panic ......24 Fluid And Filter Changes ....566 Alarm (Security Alarm) .
Page 624 622 INDEX Brake Assist System ..... . .451 Camera, Rear ......220 Brake Control System, Electronic .
Page 625 INDEX 623 Child Restraints ......77 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..367 Child Seat Installation .
Page 626 624 INDEX Cruise Light......283, 286 Disposal Cupholders ......242, 574 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Page 627 INDEX 625 Electrical Power Outlets.....238 Engine......536, 537 Electric Rear Window Defrost.
Page 628 626 INDEX Overheating ......508 Flashers ....... .508 Starting .
Page 629 INDEX 627 Forward Collision Warning ....200 Gasoline, Reformulated .....496 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .
Page 630 628 INDEX On With Wipers .....153, 166 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....17 Passing .
Page 631 INDEX 629 Remote Keyless Entry .....22 Lane Change And Turn Signals ....157 Unlatch The Trunk .
Page 632 630 INDEX Cruise ......283, 286 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..270 Daytime Running .
Page 633 INDEX 631 Electrical Load Reduction ....307 Memory Seat ......146 Intelligent Battery Sensor .
Page 634 632 INDEX Oil, Engine ....292, 543, 596, 597 Overheating, Engine ..... . .508 Capacity .
Page 635 INDEX 633 Door Locks ......32 Pretensioners Mirrors ......122 Seat Belts .
Page 636 634 INDEX Recorder, Event Data ..... . .76 Remote Starting Recreational Towing ..... . .506 Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .
Page 637 INDEX 635 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....104 Seat Belt Reminder ......49 Safety Defects, Reporting .
Page 638 636 INDEX Height Adjustment ..... .134 Shifting ....... .414 Memory .
Page 639 INDEX 637 Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..170, 171, 174 Tilt Column ......167 Wheel, Heated .
Page 640 638 INDEX Tilt Steering Column ..... . .167 Radial .......477 Time Delay, Headlight .
Page 641 INDEX 639 Traction Control ......455 Operation ......366 Trailer Towing .
Page 642 640 INDEX Vehicle Certification Label ....504 Wheel And Wheel Trim .....569 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 643 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.
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