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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 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. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming The System ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...26 LIFTGATE ......46 ▫...
Page 15: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......109 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle .
Page 16: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park- ing. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key WARNING! into the lock cylinders with either side up. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Ignition Or Accessory On Message Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or •...
Page 19: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the system. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as vehicle.
Page 21: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 This procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob is one that has by the party responsible for compliance could void the never been programmed.
Page 22: Rearming The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF. Security modes to hear the differences in the horn.
Page 23: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Disarm The System not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of door the alarm will sound. the following methods: •...
Page 24: Tamper Alert
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tamper Alert NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the “Dome ON”...
Page 25: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lamps With Lock REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- This feature allows the Remote Keyless Entry ter.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter and the interior lights will turn on.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back Programming Additional Transmitters housing or the printed circuit board. Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. 1.
Page 29: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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 RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 30: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • RKE PANIC button not pressed Remote Start Abort Message On Driver Information Display (DID) — If Equipped • Fuel meets minimum requirement The following messages will display in the DID if the •...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Enter Remote Start Mode eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Push and release the REMOTE START button •...
Page 33: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle when the remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Manually locking the vehicle will not arm the WARNING! Vehicle Security Alarm. • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 35: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door Doors may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Automatic Door Locks —...
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 (locked).
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll and if equipped will arm the security alarm.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked then the liftgate will switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors open with the electronic liftgate release and no RKE have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and Transmitter is required.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Liftgate NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door NOTE: handle button. This could unlock the door(s). • 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.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move- WARNING! ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature Auto Up, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to probably needs to be reset.
Page 47: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Window Lockout Button Wind Buffeting The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disable the window controls on the rear doors, push the ears.
Page 48: Liftgate
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Page 49: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by WARNING! pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the front overhead console, or closed by pushing the LIFTGATE Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph the liftgate.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power liftgate opening, to operate.
Page 52: Occupant Restraint Systems
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, Some of the most important safety features in your move the seat as far back as possible and use the vehicle are the restraint systems: proper child restraint.
Page 53: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and WARNING! shoulder belts properly. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved an air bag.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 MPH (8 km/h) by blinking the Seat Belt can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho- WARNING! rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more deactivating BeltAlert. severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat injury in a collision.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far you from injury during a collision.
Page 58 56 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 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the stowed position.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 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 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped The seat belts in the passenger seating positions may be equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retrac- tors (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 64 62 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 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) who are using booster seats.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. WARNING! All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Review Table Below A — Downward Movement B — Rearward Movement C — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4.
Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Air Bag Warning Light • Steering Wheel and Column •...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Seat Belt Pretenioners • 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 belt restraint systems.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front WARNING! (Continued) passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat severe injuries in a collision.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 On the other hand, depending on the type and location of way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a blink your eyes.
Page 74 72 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 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 The inflating SAB 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 you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury to front WARNING! and rear seat outboard occupants. SABICs may reduce • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supple- the risk of injuries in certain side impact and vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction poten- mental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also events.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Side Air Bags deploy independently; a left side impact WARNING! (Continued) deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right side • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover or all of the following may occur: event may be in progress and whether deployment is •...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or NOTE: throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, continues, see your doctor.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the battery has power or until the ignition switch is the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the turned to the “OFF”...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunc- related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint tion is detected that could affect the air bag system.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 85: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all great that you could not hold the child, no matter times, including babies and children. how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK (732–8243). Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: • www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers- childsafety-index-53.htm Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Larger Children Children who have out-grown their Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve- forward-facing child restraint, but are too hicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belt vehicle Children Too Large...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE for children who are over two years old or who have WARNING! outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as an air bag.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Children Too Large For Booster Seats WARNING! Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend or child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as possible, WARNING! touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an 5.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The 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 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Locating The Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access them, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Center Arm Rest Tether For rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt”...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
Page 102 100 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 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the seat belt until you have pulled all the seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) webbing out of the retractor.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling WARNING! (Continued) back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt path. It approved for that seating position, located behind the should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any top of the vehicle seat.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! • The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor. •...
Page 110: Transporting Pets
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An changes should be consistent with anticipated climate unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 111: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can WARNING! eventually poison you.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for four vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top Tires of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected.
Page 117: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...132 MIRRORS ......123 ▫...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ......143 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..160 ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID ▫ Turn Signals ......176 Headlights Only .
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Activate/Deactivate....195 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED ......185 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed ▫ ParkSense® Display ....224 Control Mode ......215 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions..239 ▫ Security ......253 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....259 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .263 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover — ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ... . .280 If Equipped ......277 ▫...
Page 125: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 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 126: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the Mirror Dimmer button a second time to turn Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped the feature Off. 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.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other NOTE: The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through the Uconnect® Access service. These buttons will only vehicle issues. operate as long as your Uconnect® Access service is 9-1-1 Call active.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system will attempt to operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit remain connected with the 9-1-1 operator until the 9-1-1 the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator terminates the connection.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 9-1-1 Call System Limitations WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter- Call system capabilities. ference that can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way 9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors WARNING! beyond Chrysler Group LLC’s control may prevent or • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you stop the 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but are not limited to, the following factors: will not have 9-1-1 Call services.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. General Information • Wireless network congestion. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) • Weather. This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) •...
Page 132: Outside Mirrors
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 133: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, Power Mirrors a potential extra button push is required to get the The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not door trim panel.
Page 134: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The Drivers side mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 135: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Seat Only) — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror the visors.
Page 136: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sensor Location Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
Page 142: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
140 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 vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 143: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect®...
Page 144: General Information
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Blind Spot Alert Off When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, When the BSM system is turned off there will be no the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 145: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: WARNING! 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside 2. The device must accept any interference received, of a vehicle.
Page 146: Power Seats - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
Page 148: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease WARNING! (Continued) the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the the switch will raise and lower the position of the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 149: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with a manual front position.
Page 150: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, release the lever.
Page 151: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation.
Page 154: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Located in the seat cushion and seat back are small fans • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin that draw the air from the passenger compartment and because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, move air through fine perforations in the seat cover to spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
Page 155: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated WARNING! seats to operate. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- On models that are equipped with remote start, the pying a seat.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to reduce the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. the head restraints require removal, see your autho- To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head rized dealer.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 160: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To Raise Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 162: Reclining Rear Seat
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans- mitters, one RKE transmitter can be linked to memory position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to memory position 2. The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 164: Programming The Memory Feature
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile.
Page 165: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 To program your RKE transmitters, perform the following: NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button, and 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position. within 10 seconds, followed by pressing the UNLOCK 2.
Page 166: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Two Memory Position Recall The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you cycle the • To recall the memory setting for driver two using the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
Page 167: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 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®...
Page 168: Lights
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! 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. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ- ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
Page 170: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper system is on. This feature is programmable through the This system automatically turns the headlights on or off Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” according to ambient light levels.
Page 171: Automatic High Beam - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam Sensitiv- Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ity Control (default) and enter Reduced High-Beam The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system Sensitivity Control (not recommended), toggle high- provides increased forward lighting at night by automating beam lever 6 full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of high beam control through the use of a digital camera...
Page 172: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights Only
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the NOTE: same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of • Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned on, the turn signal activation.
Page 173: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the Fog Lights — If Equipped headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON. The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight switch to the parking light or headlight position and NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, pushing in the headlight rotary control.
Page 174: Interior Lights
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will way down, to the OFF detent, will cause all the interior lights to go out.
Page 175: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome ON position for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
Page 176: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- time visibility.
Page 177: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Courtesy Lights Ambient Light — If Equipped The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a feature.
Page 178: Multifunction Lever
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 179: Flash-To-Pass
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Flash-To-Pass located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 180: Windshield Wiper Operation
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper “park”...
Page 181: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 182: Mist
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 183: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the following conditions: wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position. •...
Page 185: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, rain sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
Page 186: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Page 187: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 188: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start through the Uconnect®...
Page 189: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 190: To Set A Desired Speed
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 191: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 To Vary The Speed Setting Metric Speed (km/h) • Pressing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h To Increase Speed increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
Page 192: To Accelerate For Passing
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen To Accelerate For Passing speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. U.S.
Page 193: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience appropriate distance between vehicles. system. It is not a substitute for active driving •...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- You should switch off the ACC system: • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, tions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 196: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System.
Page 197: To Activate/Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: You cannot engage ACC under the following To Activate/Deactivate conditions: Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the DID displays “ACC Ready.”...
Page 198: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive WARNING! Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the DID will display Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”...
Page 199: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle To Cancel in front of your vehicle in close proximity. The following conditions cancel the system: Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do •...
Page 200: To Turn Off
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off NOTE: • If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer than two The system will turn off and clear the set speed in memory if: seconds, then the system will cancel and the brake force will be ramped-out.
Page 201: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 To Vary The Speed Setting Metric Speed (km/h) • Pressing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h To Increase Speed increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): continue to decrease in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
Page 203: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the DID displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indica- tor” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed automati- cally to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance.
Page 207: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Overtake Aid ACC Operation At Stop When driving with ACC engaged and following a target If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
Page 208: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control Ready WARNING! When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or Control Ready.”...
Page 209: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • ACC Unavailable Warning The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in • The DID will return to the last display selected after highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or five seconds of no ACC display activity ice and snow).
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- When the condition that deactivated the system is no tant to note the following maintenance items: longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off”...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 “Clean Front Windshield” Warning Under rare conditions, when the camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front temporarily occur. Windshield” warning will display and also a chime will indicate when conditions temporarily limit system per- If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should formance.
Page 212: Precautions While Driving With Acc
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC/FCW Warning Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset If the system turns off, and the DID displays “ACC/FCW from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from Unavailable Service Required”...
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed.
Page 214 212 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 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 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 216: General Information
214 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 217: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 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 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CON- The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: speed was set.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you can decrease speed by pressing the SET - button. decrease in set speed.
Page 220: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle parking brake is applied. • You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low. • The braking temperature exceeds normal range (over- • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is heated). pressed. • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH Drive position.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
Page 222: Turning Fcw On Or Off
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 5 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (8 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
Page 223: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To turn the FCW system back ON, press the forward Changing FCW And Active Braking Status collision button again to turn the system ON (led turns The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are off).
Page 224: Fcw Limited Warning
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows FCW Limited Warning the system to warn you of a possible collision with the If the DID displays “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality” vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This or “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- setting provides less reaction time than the “Far”...
Page 225: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. When in REVERSE and above EQUIPPED the system’s operating speed, a warning will appear within the Driver Information Display (DID) indicating the ve- The ParkSense®...
Page 226: Parksense® Warning Display
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect® Sys- tem. Refer to Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 230: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense® switch. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the instru- When the ParkSense®...
Page 231: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- ParkSense® System Usage Precautions SORS” appears in the Driver Information Display (DID) NOTE: make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the • ParkSense® should be disabled when the liftgate is in radio when it is sounding a tone. the open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. An open liftgate could provide a false indication that an •...
Page 233: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 234: Parksense® Sensors
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in The six ParkSense® sensors, located in the front fascia/ bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense® is enabled at one of within the sensors’...
Page 235: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ParkSense® Display The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on The warning display will turn ON indicating the system the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Single 1/2 Second Tone Slow Tone...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the DID display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in...
Page 239: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Adjustable Chime Volume Settings approximately five seconds. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected Panel” for further information. When the shift lever/gear from the Uconnect®...
Page 240: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® System ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS , or PARKSENSE UN- has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it...
Page 241: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense® System position and ParkSense® is turned off, the instrument Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap cluster will display “PARKSENSE OFF” for as long as and a soft cloth.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® CAUTION! system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
Page 243: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera NOTE: The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera has pro- delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and grammable modes of operation that may be selected the navigation or audio screen appears again.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 246: Overhead Console
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
Page 247: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is corner of the lens.
Page 248: Sunglasses Bin Door
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 249: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Page 250: Programming A Rolling Code
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. attached to the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to ING”...
Page 252: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Programming A Non-Rolling Code (Rolling Code) For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, before 1995. follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 1.
Page 253: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink® button 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- and observe the indicator light. ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining steps. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- ming is complete and the garage door/device should Canadian/Gate Operator Programming activate when the HomeLink®...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash process to prevent possible overheating of the garage rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take door or gate motor.
Page 255: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Using HomeLink® (Canadian/Gate Operator) To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink® To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, button. Activation will now occur for the programmed follow these steps: device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,).
Page 256: Troubleshooting Tips
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- here are some of the most common solutions: gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage •...
Page 257: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 258: Opening Sunroof - Express
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 259: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the forward position.
Page 260: Venting Sunroof - Express
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express Wind Buffeting Press and release the Vent button within one half second Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the called “Express Vent”...
Page 261: Ignition Off Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Ignition Off Operation NOTE: • The power sunroof switch can remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the vehicles ignition is cycled to the Off position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. •...
Page 262: Opening Sunroof - Express
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 263: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Opening Power Shade — Express To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to Press the shade switch rearward and release it within full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement. one-half second and the shade will open automatically The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a partially opened from any position.
Page 264: Closing Power Shade - Express
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Power Shade — Express Venting Sunroof — Express Press the switch forward and release it within one-half Press and release the Vent button within one-half sec- second and the shade will close automatically from any ond and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 265: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Ignition Off Operation in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be NOTE: a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. • The power sunroof switch can remain active for up to Wind Buffeting approximately ten minutes after the vehicles ignition is Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when CAUTION! the ignition is in the ON or ACC position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. the battery and powered at all times.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward outlet located in the storage area of the center console. on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched from area. switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. See your local authorized dealer for details. Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 270: Power Inverter - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw back of the center console to convert DC current to AC power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in current.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 272: Cupholders
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 273: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 274: Door Storage
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Console Features Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
Page 276: Cargo Area Features
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player WARNING! located in the center console. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press And Release Three-Press Switch...
Page 278: Cargo Storage Bins
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Storage Bins Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor There are up to four removable storage bins located in the and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the rear cargo area.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in WARNING! place. In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Rear Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the multi- described on the label attached to the left door or function lever on the left side of the steering column.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned the first detent for intermittent operation and to OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The the heating elements: load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be •...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at CAUTION! the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight turns • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do using the anti-theft wrench provided with the MOPAR® crossbars.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully Cargo must be securely tied before driving your when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the rack.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ DID Green Telltales ....311 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..288 ▫...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries..368 Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ..357 ▫ Headphones Operation ....369 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL —...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 ▫ General Overview .....383 ▫ Voice Text Reply ..... .403 ▫...
Page 290: Instrument Panel Features
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX, USB Media Hub) 13 — Headlight Switch 4 —...
Page 291: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 292: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 8. Speedometer This indicator will illuminate when the front fog Indicates vehicle speed. lights are on. 9. Upper Right Selectable DID 6. Upper Left Selectable DID This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion such as compass, outside temperature, etc.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate WARNING! the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced driving cycles.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 12. Brake Warning Light CAUTION! This light monitors various brake functions, Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage including brake fluid level and parking brake your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull application.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! (Continued) ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have system.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tion.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 15. Driver Information Display (DID) When the appropriate conditions exist, this Driver Informa- tion Display (DID) messages. Refer to “Driver Information The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- Display” of your owners manual for more information. hicle has been driven.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Vehicle Security Light 20. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator arming.
Page 301: Driver Information Display (Did)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 NOTE: DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on interactive display that is located in the instrument momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned cluster.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The DID Menu items consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Digital Speedometer wheel: • Vehicle Info • Terrain — If Equipped •...
Page 303: Did Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • UP Arrow Button • OK Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll The OK button may be used for the following: upward through main menu Selection submenus. Reset (hold) • DOWN Arrow Button Clearing (hold) Push and release the DOWN arrow button to DID Displays...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Telltales/Indicators that consist of approximately 60 possible warning or infor- mation messages. These pop up messages fall into several 5. Shift Lever Status (PRNDL) categories: 6. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to • Five Second Stored Messages Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average Fuel Economy, Current When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of Fuel Economy)
Page 305: Engine Oil Life Reset
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Unstored Messages Engine Oil Life Reset Oil Change Required This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change of this message type are “Turn Signal On”...
Page 306: Did Messages
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled Oil Change Reset Procedure • Service Airbag System 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition • Traction Control Off to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine). •...
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to • Left Turn Signal Light Out XX” • IGN OR ACC • Service Tire Pressure System •...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Time Expired • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool • Service Airbag System • Transmission Cool Ready to Drive •...
Page 309: Did White Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Entry/Exit Ride Height Achieved DID White Telltales • Selected Ride Height Not Permitted This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- tales. These telltales include: • Service Air Suspension System Immediately • Cruise Ready •...
Page 310: Did Amber Telltales
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Adaptive Cruise Control Ready and Adaptive Cruise • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale Control Set This telltale indicates that the transmission • This telltale will turn on to indicate that the ACC is fluid temperature is running hot. This may ready and has been set to the desired speed.
Page 311: Did Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Service Adaptive Cruise Control — If Equipped • Oil Pressure Warning Light This light will turn on when a ACC is not This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If operating and needs service. For further infor- the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Charging System Light If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the This light shows the status of the electrical charging vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is system.
Page 313: Did Green Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and DID Green Telltales stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, • Electronic Speed Control SET shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- This telltale will illuminate green when the hicle.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speedometer MPH To km/h Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button Push and release the LEFT or RIGHT arrow until the MPH to km/h icon is highlighted in the button to toggle between the Speedometer dis- DID.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 button to scroll through the information submenus and Terrain — If Equipped push and release the OK button to select or reset the following resettable submenus: Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Terrain display Tire Pressure icon/title is highlighted in the DID.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy The Trip A and Trip B information will display the following: • Distance mi Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title • Average Fuel Economy is highlighted.
Page 317: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Stored Messages Speed Warning — If Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Messages Menu icon/title is Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow highlighted in the DID. This feature shows the button until the Speed Warning Menu icon/ number of stored warning messages.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Upper Left Upper Right • None • None • Compass • Compass (default setting) • Outside Temp (default setting) • Outside Temp • Time • Time • Range To Empty (RTE) • Range To Empty (RTE) •...
Page 319: Uconnect® Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Cancel • Okay 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 allow you to access and change the customer programmable features.
Page 320: Buttons On The Faceplate
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru- ment panel.
Page 321: Buttons On The Touchscreen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Buttons On The Touchscreen When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect® mode, press and release the preferred setting and make display.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Mode NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and When in this display you may select the “Auto” or the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or “Manual”...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Set Language • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you may select one of multiple When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no- sound heard when a button on the touchscreen is menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga- pressed.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Command List • Set Date When in this display, you may change the Show Com- When in this display, you may set the date manually. mand List settings. To change the Show Command List Press the “Set Date”...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guidelines The system can be enabled with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the ParkSense® status, press and Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear release the “Sound Only” or “Sounds and Display” Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see button.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) “REVERSE”...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Headlights Off Delay • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the amount of time the headlights remain on after the the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- engine is shut off.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped • Auto Door Locks When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph press the “Daytime Running Lights”...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Flash Lights w/Lock • Horn w/Remote Start — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote remote start is activated.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked to Fob” is set to (ON) when This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless Entry unlock the door.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped Engine Off Options After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the button on the touchscreen the following settings will be touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Page 332: Suspension
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Suspension — If Equipped After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touch- When this feature is selected, the power window screen the following settings will be available: switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if •...
Page 333: Compass Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Tire Jack Mode • Wheel Alignment Mode When this feature is selected the air suspension system is This feature prevents auto leveling of the air suspension disabled to prevent auto leveling of the suspension, while while performing a wheel alignment service.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- Press the “Calibration” button on the touchscreen to tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass change this setting.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Surround Sound — If Equipped the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow/Done button on the This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. touchscreen to return to the previous menu. To make your selection, press the “Surround Sound”...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loudness — If Equipped SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- This feature improves sound quality at lower volumes. screen, the following settings will be available: To make your selection, press the “Loudness” button on the touchscreen, select “On”...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen settings are restored, a pop up appears stating settings to access the Subscription Information screen. reset to default. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to exit. Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver.
Page 338: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features — Once the setting is complete, press the Back Arrow Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or press the X button on the touchscreen to close out of Press the “Apps”...
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause When in this display, you may select the brightness with the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control the headlights off.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you may select one of multiple When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the languages (English / Français / Español) for all display sound heard when button on the touchscreen is pressed.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Cluster — If touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the Equipped setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the When this feature is selected, To make your selection, previous menu.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the This feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The following settings will be available: “Sync time with GPS” button on the touchscreen must be unchecked.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision This feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther digital clock in the status bar.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active Braking — • ParkSense® If Equipped The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE When this feature is selected, the ABA applies additional and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h).
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Front ParkSense® Chime Volume To make your selection, press the “ParkSense® Rear Chime Volume” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected from the Driver Information Display (DID) or selected.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Blind Spot Alert Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature in the BSM not operating to specification. Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects •...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • ParkView® Backup Camera Delay • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera When this feature is selected, the system will automati- delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture the navigation or audio screen appears again.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lights transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status, press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the your desired time interval. Press the back arrow button following settings will be available.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Doors & Locks To make your selection, press the “Auto Unlock on Exit” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears After pressing the Doors & Locks button on the touch- next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. screen the following settings will be available.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Sound Horn With Lock • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob the door locks are activated. To make your selection, Unlocks, only the driver’s door will unlock with the first press either the “Off,”...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob — If Equipped Of Key Fob Unlocks “Driver Door” is programmed, touching the handle more than once will only result in This feature provides automatic recall of all settings the driver’s door opening.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Power Lift Gate Chime — If Equipped press the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steer- ing Wheel With Vehicle Start” button on the touchscreen, This feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is then select either “Off,”...
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay • Auto Entry/Exit Suspension — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the power window switches, When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped), DVD video automatically lower the vehicle from ride height position system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and when the vehicle is shifted to park.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Transport Mode the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Press the back arrow button on the touch- When this feature is selected the air suspension system is screen to return to the previous menu. disabled to assist with flat bed towing.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Balance/Fade • Speed Adjusted Volume This feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade This feature increases or decreases volume relative to settings. Press and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted Volume to adjust, or tap the ‘C’...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Paired Audio Sources button on the touchscreen, choose a level from –3 to +3. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the to the previous menu.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free touchscreen the following settings will be available: limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio.
Page 359: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Clear Personal Data Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button on For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio, the touchscreen the following settings will be available: refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual. •...
Page 360: Uconnect® Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System - If Equipped
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is designed to give your family years of enjoyment. You can play your favorite CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, listen to audio over the wireless headphones, or plug and play a variety of standard video games or audio devices.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • Turn on the Rear Seat Entertainment system by push- • With the Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 (Rear 1) ing the Power button on the remote control. on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1 (driver’s side) and Channel 2 (Rear 2) on the •...
Page 362: Dual Video Screen
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System. • The Remote Control • The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped) Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphone Channel Selector •...
Page 363: Blu-Ray™ Disc Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Blu-ray™ Disc Player To view a Blu-ray™ insert the disc into the Blu-ray™ Disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after the Blu- Play A Blu-ray™ Disc ray™ Disc is recognized by the disc drive. If playback The Blu-ray™...
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. RSE Channel 1 Mode 5. RSE Channel 2 Mode Indicates the current source for Screen 1/Channel 1; This Indicates the current source for Screen 2/Channel 2; This button will be highlighted when it is the active Screen/ button will be highlighted when it is the active Screen/ Channel being controlled by the front user.
Page 365: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 8. RSE Mode Play Video Games Select this button to change source for the active (high- Connect the video game console to the Audio/Video lighted) rear Screen/Channel on the rear media control RCA/HDMI input jacks located on the side of each seat. screen.
Page 366: Play A Dvd/Blu-Ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio/Video RCA/HDMI Jacks (AUX/HDMI Jacks) on Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The the side of each seat enable the monitor to display video Touchscreen Radio directly from a video camera, connect video games for 1. Insert the DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc with the label facing as display on the screen, or play music directly from an MP3 indicated on the DVD/Blu-ray™...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Using The Remote Control Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 1. Press the Media button on the Uconnect® radio touch- screen. 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight DISC by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, then push 2.
Page 368: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the 1 or 2 buttons on the touchscreen, the select NOTE: Pressing the screen on the radio while a DVD or source button on the touchscreen and then the DISC Blu-ray™ Disc is playing, brings up the basic remote button on the touchscreen in the MEDIA column.
Page 369: Blu-Ray™ Disc Player Remote Control - If
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Controls And Indicators Equipped 1. Power — Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, push the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
Page 370: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. SETUP — Push to access the screen settings menu. 15. BACK — Push to exit out of menus or return to source selection screen. — Push and hold to fast forward through the current audio track or video chapter. —...
Page 371: Headphones Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
Page 372: Controls
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When both the headphone and the remote control Controls channel selector switches are on Channel 2, the The headphone power indicator and controls are located Remote is controlling Channel 2 and the headphones on the right ear cup. are tuned to the audio on Channel 2.
Page 373: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Replacing The Headphone Batteries How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal •...
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or If you have any questions or comments regarding your consequential damages, so the above limitation may not Unwired® wireless headphones, please phone 1-888-293- apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal 3332 or email customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Display Settings Display Settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed desired channel. If the headphones are turned on, push the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries screen closed: are installed in the headphones.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 DVD Region Codes Recorded Discs The Blu-ray™ Disc player and many DVD discs are The Blu-ray™ Disc player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a coded by geographic region. These region codes must CD-ROM containing MP3 or WMA files.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The Blu-ray™ Disc player is capable of playing MP3 Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media supported.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Radio displays. A dirty, damaged, or incompatible disc Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The Blu-ray™ format are all potential causes for a Disc Error message. player will automatically skip the file and begin play- If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or ing the next available file.
Page 380: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Product Agreement STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- The remote sound system controls are located on the rear tual property rights.
Page 381: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 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 382: Cd/Dvd/Blu-Ray™ Disc Maintenance
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc in good condition, removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, take the following precautions: or have protection encoding.
Page 383: Regulatory And Safety Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Regulatory And Safety Information situations or environments, such as aboard airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask USA/CANADA for authorization before turning on the wireless radio. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Page 384: Climate Controls
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Increase the separation between the equipment and NOTE: receiver. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 385: General Overview
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 General Overview Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons On The Faceplate The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On The Touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls —...
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button 9. SYNC Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync Provides the passenger with independent temperature feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when control. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer this feature is enabled.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Bi-Level Mode Button On The Touchscreen Air comes from the instrument panel outlets Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. directed through the defrost and side window demis- Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar ter outlets.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Climate Control OFF Button 14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control Provides the driver with independent temperature con- ON/OFF. trol. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer tem- perature settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide 13.
Page 391: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Climate Control Functions expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- A/C (Air Conditioning) cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator dirt or insects.
Page 392: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Automatic Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or 1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate or press the high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, “AUTO” button on the touchscreen. you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 NOTE: Manual Operation Override • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation control. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by as possible.
Page 394: Operating Tips
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 NOTE: A/C Air Filter • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be periods, as fogging may occur. totally filtered out.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 397: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Key Features: • 5” touchscreen Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful • Three buttons on either side of the display quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect®...
Page 398: Get Started
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while the Uconnect® 8.4AN system. If not, you have a facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned Uconnect®...
Page 399: Basic Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 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 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the touch- screen. Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Uconnect® 5.0...
Page 401: Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio® stations you would like to hear. (Sub- scription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio® trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say •...
Page 402: Media
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Uconnect® offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth® and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod® devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.) Push the VR button .
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod® or USB device. Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist, album, song and genre information is displayed. Uconnect®...
Page 404: Phone
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When with Uconnect®.
Page 405: Voice Text Reply
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the Phone button . After the beep, say: “Reply.” 2. Listen to the Uconnect® prompts. After the beep, repeat one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system prompts.
Page 406: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Your mobile phone must have the full implementa- TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to tion of the Message Access Profile (MAP) to take advan- adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice tage of this feature.
Page 407: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button After the beep, say: “ Find nearest coffee shop.” 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.
Page 408: Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4An)
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN) Remote Door Lock/Unlock An included trial and/or subscription is required to take Stolen Vehicle Assistance advantage of the Uconnect® Access services in the next Remote Vehicle Start** section of this guide. To register with Uconnect® Access, Remote Horn and Lights press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started.
Page 409: Register (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Register (8.4A/8.4AN) 1. Press the Apps button on the bottom of the 8.4-inch touchscreen. 2. If a pop-up message appears, press Register or go to the Favorite Apps menu and press Uconnect® Regis- tration. 3. Read through the registration instructions. Enter and confirm your personal email address.
Page 410: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) Download the Uconnect® Access App to a compatible Apple® or Android® mobile devices. All you need to do is: Securely link your mobile device to your vehicle with the Uconnect® Access App. Once you have downloaded the 1.
Page 411: Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: • Not compatible with iPhone®. 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After the beep, say the following command: “Send mes- • Messages are limited to 140 characters. sage to John Smith.”...
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the “Yelp” button on the touchscreen. 4. Once the YELP® home screen appears on the touch- screen, push the VR button , then say: “YELP search.” 5. Listen to the system prompts and after the beep, tell Uconnect®...
Page 413: Siriusxm Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, 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®...
Page 414: Additional Information
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Additional Information Mon. – Fri., 7:00 am – 12:00 am, ET © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar Sat., 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, ET and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Sun., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET Owner Connect is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
Page 415: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....426 STARTING PROCEDURES ....419 ▫...
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shifting Procedures ....440 ▫ When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped ......459 ▫...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 ▫ Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .471 (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Radial Ply Tires ..... .507 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings ......523 ▫...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . .532 VEHICLE LOADING ....539 ▫...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing – Quadra-Trac I® RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ... .557 (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models ......559 ▫...
Page 421: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 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 422: Keyless Enter-N-Go
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 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™...
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the engine starting, push the button again. the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine position.
Page 424: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or return the ignition to the OFF position (DID will display “OFF”). NEUTRAL Position) The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 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 426: After Starting
424 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 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 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 428: Key Ignition Park Interlock
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK ing precautions are not observed: before the engine can be turned off.
Page 429: Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions. Each time the vehicle is started ECO mode is engaged and an amber light in the center stack of the instrument panel will be illuminated.
Page 430: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
428 STARTING AND OPERATING • The overall driving performance will be more conser- Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission vative. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like • Vehicles with Quadra-Lift™ air suspension will oper- a conventional shifter. Instead, the shift lever is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward, always return- ate in Aero mode over a broader speed range.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a wheel. Pressing the shift paddles (-/+) while in the precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are DRIVE or SPORT position will manually select the trans- self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new mission gear, and will display the current gear in the vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau- DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, look at the transmission CAUTION! gear position display and verify that it indicates the • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK position (P). PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this REVERSE (R) can damage the drivetrain.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 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 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 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: operation.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING This system can also provide you with more control result. It will remain in the selected gear until another during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- below.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low To disengage Paddle Shift mode, push and hold the (+) of a vehicle speed. shift paddle until D or S is once again indicated in the instrument cluster.
Page 440: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
438 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac II® Operating Instructions/ Precautions — If Equipped Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/ The Quadra-Trac II® transfer case is fully automatic in Precautions — If Equipped the normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac The Quadra-Trac I®...
Page 441: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! (Continued) speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 442: Shifting Procedures
440 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL 4WD LOW This range disengages the driveline from the powertrain. This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It provides It is to be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. an additional gear reduction which allows for increased Refer to “Recreational Towing”...
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 LOW” button once on the transfer case switch. The “4WD NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a LOW” indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin transfer case motor temperature protection condition to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete. exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put Trans in “N”...
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer WARNING! case motor temperature protection condition exists, a “For 4x4 High Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put Trans You or others could be injured or killed if you leave in N push 4 Low”...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for four seconds.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Own- the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- ers Manual”...
Page 447: Quadra-Drive® Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the Description selector switch. Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle Quadra-Drive® II System — If Equipped control systems, along with driver input, to provide the The optional Quadra-Drive®...
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING • Sand – Off road calibration for use on low traction Selec-Terrain™ consists of the following positions: surfaces such as sand or wet grass. Driveline is maxi- • Snow – Tuning set for additional stability in inclement mized for traction.
Page 449: Driver Information Display (Did) Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 • Rock – Off road calibration only available in 4WD Low Driver Information Display (DID) Messages range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with Air When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will Suspension) for improved ground clearance. Traction appear in the DID display.
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately 1.1 in (28 mm) – This is the primary position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately (40 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle 2.2 in (55 mm) – This position is intended for off- speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h). The vehicle will roading use only where maximum ground clearance is enter Aero Mode, regardless of vehicle speed if the required.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Automatic lowering of the vehicle into Entry/ The system requires that the engine be running for all Exit Mode can be enabled through the Uconnect® Touch- changes. When lowering the vehicle all of the doors, Screen Radio.
Page 453: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift™ air Air Suspension Modes suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect matic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “Uconnect® Set- the system in unique situations: tings”...
Page 454: Driver Information Display (Did) Messages
452 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine Driver Information Display (DID) Messages running. When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the DID display. Refer to “Driver Information Wheel Alignment Mode Display (DID)”...
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Pressing the “UP” button once will move the suspension Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle one position higher from the current position, assuming speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps all conditions are met (i.e. engine running, speed below and DID messages will operate the same for automatic threshold, etc).
Page 456: On-Road Driving Tips
454 STARTING AND OPERATING below, 15 mph (24 km/h) indicator lamp 4 will turn off ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS and indicator lamp 3 will flash until Entry/Exit Mode is Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a achieved at which point indicator lamp 3 will go solid. If narrower track to make them capable of performing in a during the height change to Entry/Exit Mode, the vehicle wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 457: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS NOTE: Prior to off-road driving with non-Summit mod- els that are also equipped with an Off Road Package, remove the lower fascia to prevent damage. The lower fascia is attached to the lower part of the front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand.
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Lower Front Fascia Removal: NOTE: It is recommend to also remove the radar sensor on vehicle equipped to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). 1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners. This radar sensor is specifically calibrated to your vehicle 2.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 4. Locate the protective connector on the rear of the NOTE: Only models with the Off Road Package are bumper beam. equipped with the a protective connector. 5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and install on the sensor.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Using the previously scribed marks, reinstall the radar 2. Working your way outward, engage the tabs into the sensor and bracket using the two fasteners. slots on one side of the vehicle. NOTE: Some alignment may be required upon fascia 3.
Page 461: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Quadra-Lift™ — If Equipped When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle traction.
Page 462: Driving Through Water
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure Although your vehicle is capable of driving through safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must water, there are a number of precautions that must be drive through water, try to determine the depth and the considered before entering the water.
Page 463: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Standing Water Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low wave effects.
Page 464: Hill Climbing
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a never attempt to turn around.
Page 465: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Traction Downhill always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have When descending mountains or hills, use Hill Descent or your vehicle ready when you need it. Selec-Speed Control to avoid repeated heavy braking.
Page 466: Power Steering
464 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake 3.6L Engine rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 467: L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” message NOTE: and a flashing icon are displayed on the DID • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under taken to the dealer for service.
Page 468 466 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 469: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 470: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
468 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 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 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, re- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or move the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the injury.
Page 473: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake normal capability, the remaining system will still func- System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake tion.
Page 474: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If for any reason your The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the foot is on the brake when the vehicle reaches 12 mph driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse (20 km/h), this check will be delayed until 25 mph braking conditions.
Page 475: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible the natural laws of physics from acting on the detrimental effects of electronic interference caused vehicle, nor can they increase braking or steering by improperly installed aftermarket radios or tele- efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of phones.
Page 476: Brake Assist System (Bas)
474 STARTING AND OPERATING A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited Differential quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip differential and benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- controls the wheel spin across a driven axle.
Page 477: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer...
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC Off Two-Wheel Drive Models Indicator Light” will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor-...
Page 480: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
478 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 481: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle activate: down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) brake pedal is released, there may not be enough There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system hill and this could cause a collision with another will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 483: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 HSA Off Rain Brake Support — If Equipped If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance using the Uconnect® Access Settings. Refer to in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small “Uconnect®...
Page 484: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped HDC is intended for low speed off road driving while in (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 4WD Low Range. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during various driving situations. HDC Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 • P = No set speed. HDC may be enabled but will not Enabling HDC activate. HDC is enabled by pressing the HDC switch, but the • R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) following conditions must also be met to enable HDC: •...
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Deactivating HDC • During HDC the +/- paddle shifter input is used for HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: HDC target speed selection and will put the transmis- sion into ERS but will not affect the gear chosen by the •...
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Disabling HDC Feedback to the driver: HDC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a HDC following conditions occur: switch which has an LED which offers feedback to the driver about the state HDC is in.
Page 488: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped (Four-Wheel Drive Models With Mp3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
486 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) cooled sufficiently.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 • Parking brake is released SSC is intended for off road driving in 4WD Low Range only. SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling • Driver door is closed engine torque and brakes. • Driver is not applying throttle SSC has three states: Activating SSC 1.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING • 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h) The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the paddle shifter’s. The following • 8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h) summarizes the SSC set speeds: NOTE: •...
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Driver Override: Disabling SSC The driver may override SSC activation with throttle or SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the follow- brake application at any time. While in driver override ing conditions occur: the transmission will be in ERS which is a top gear limiter •...
Page 492: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
490 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And remain on solid when SSC is enabled or activated. This ESC OFF Indicator Light is the normal operating condition for SSC. •...
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 • Each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as position, the ESC system will be ON even if it was the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Page 494: Tire Safety Information
492 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) – Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or –...
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 EXAMPLE: 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 – The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) Load Identification:...
Page 498: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 499: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Page 501: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 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 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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Page 506: Tires - General Information
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended cause collisions. load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 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 508: Tire Inflation Pressures
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side notbeen driven for at least three hours, or driven less door.
Page 509: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the WARNING! outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this mum load is dangerous.
Page 510: Tire Types
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. summer, fall and winter).
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or If you need snow tires, select tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use equivalent in size and type to the origi- summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may nal equipment tires.
Page 512: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Spare Tires — If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare — If Equipped tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the first opportunity.
Page 515: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 516: Life Of Tire
514 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 (2 mm).
Page 517: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Replacement Tires It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a characteristics.
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than capacity, other than what was originally equipped that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations on your vehicle.
Page 519: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard following precautions: against damage. • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
Page 520: Tire Rotation Recommendations
518 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road tions on the method of installation, operating type tires.
Page 521: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire placard pressure.
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure threshold for any reason, including low temperature of 33 psi (227 kPa).
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, • The TPMS has been optimized for the original always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve warning have been established for the tire size stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- equipped on your vehicle.
Page 524: Premium System
522 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes Premium System the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 525: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- following components:...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off. The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value(s) will return to its original color and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will...
Page 527: Service Tpm System Warning
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Service Tpm System Warning 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault 3.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire remain on solid, and the DID will display a SERVICE pressure.
Page 529: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine — If Equipped RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- •...
Page 530: Reformulated Gasoline
528 STARTING AND OPERATING an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in fications if they are available.
Page 531: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- genates such as Ethanol. line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited CAUTION! Warranty.
Page 532: Mmt In Gasoline
530 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 533: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 534: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
532 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 535: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can 15% unleaded gasoline. operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 536: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
534 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your engine.
Page 537: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 538: Adding Fuel
536 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 • Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area. 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. • Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel 4.
Page 540: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
538 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
Page 541: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING Payload Tire Size The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 543: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Loading Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way The actual total weight and the weight of the front and the brakes operate. rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
Page 544: Common Towing Definitions
542 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) follow the requirements and recommendations in this The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and Common Towing Definitions...
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. The recommended tongue weight is 10% to 15% for a conventional hitch.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.
Page 547: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 548: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
546 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
Page 549: Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch re- ceiver cover, this must be removed to access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped). This hitch receiver cover is located at the bottom center of the rear fascia.
Page 550: Trailer And Tongue Weight
548 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle •...
Page 552: Towing Requirements
550 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these train components, the following guidelines are recom- guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as mended.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact WARNING! spare tire. • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe hydraulic brake lines.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over CAUTION! 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they Towing Requirements —...
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 557: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 555 Towing Tips Paddle Shift Mode • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy highest gear that allows for adequate performance and traffic.
Page 558: Snow Plow
556 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to SNOW PLOW maximize fuel efficiency. Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The Cooling System airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-...
Page 559: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 557 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Wheels OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Models Without Models With 4–LO Ground Models 4–LO Range Range Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions •...
Page 560: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
558 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models • When recreationally towing your vehicle, always fol- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. low applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is details.
Page 561: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac I® (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 559 4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Recreational Towing – Quadra-Trac I® (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive 5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following Models the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do 6.
Page 562: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii
560 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II® CAUTION! (Continued) /Quadra–Drive® II Four-Wheel Drive Models • Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this ve- The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and hicle backwards can cause severe damage to the the transmission must be in PARK for recreational tow- transfer case.
Page 563 STARTING AND OPERATING 561 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! WARNING! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before You or others could be injured or killed if you leave recreational towing to prevent damage to internal the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the parts.
Page 564 562 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for four seconds.
Page 565 STARTING AND OPERATING 563 9. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL. NOTE: • Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met 10. With the transmission and transfer case in NEU- TRAL, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must button until the engine turns off.
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold suspension, the engine should be started and left the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the cated by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, NOTE: release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the NEU- • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met TRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must will shift to the position indicated by the selector continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 569: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....575 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...569 ▫...
Page 570 568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ....595 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...593 ▫...
Page 571: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 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 switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 572: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 573 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated been lowered.
Page 574: Jacking And Tire Changing
572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is WARNING! on a jack. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the •...
Page 575: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 Jack Location NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel in rear cargo area, below the load floor.
Page 576: Preparations For Jacking
574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking WARNING! CAUTION! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off Always lift or jack the vehicle from the correct the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack jacking points.
Page 577: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally Jacking Instructions opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front WARNING! tire, block the left rear wheel. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
Page 578 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jacking Locations 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange Jack And Tool Assembly just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding.
Page 580 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 581 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Rear Jacking Location 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Page 582 580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 584: Road Tire Installation
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has hicle.
Page 585: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 JUMP-STARTING CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 586: Preparations For Jump-Start
584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the the hood to assist in jump-starting.
Page 587: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- Jump-Starting Procedure cal accessories. WARNING! 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to 4.
Page 588 586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! (Continued) 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the could result in personal injury. Only use the specific remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts.
Page 589: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal transmission overheating and failure.
Page 591: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near vehicle.
Page 592: Manual Park Release
590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis- CAUTION! sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road.
Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 Manual Park Release Cover Release Latch 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- latch in towards the tether strap. neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position.
Page 594 592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: 1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the tether to unlock the lever.
Page 595: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks This section describes procedures for towing a disabled into position. vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Page 596 594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models Condition the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational Tow- • Transmission in NEUTRAL ing” under “Starting and Operating” • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
Page 597: Two-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 Two-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. Vehicle damage may occur. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- •...
Page 598: Four-Wheel Drive Models
596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the Four-Wheel Drive Models front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. OFF the ground.
Page 599 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Page 601: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....611 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..601 ▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...614 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ....640 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....663 ▫...
Page 603: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 604: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Power Distribution Center 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 —...
Page 605: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 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 emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 606: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your PROGRAMS vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 1.
Page 607: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully REPLACEMENT PARTS illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
Page 608: Maintenance Procedures
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control CAUTION! systems may void your warranty and could result in civil • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- penalties being assessed against you. form repairs and service when necessary could WARNING! result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-...
Page 609: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check your engine.
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Selection Identification Symbol For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only This symbol means that the oil has recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet been certified by the American Pe- the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 operation of the Fuel Saver Technology.
Page 612: Engine Oil Filter
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to at every engine oil change.
Page 613: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner cover. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 —...
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation assembly. NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
Page 616: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Accessory Drive Belt Inspection However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive WARNING! wear, frayed cords or severe glazing.
Page 617: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Conditions that would require replacement: Belt replacement on some models requires the use of special tools, we recommend having your vehicle ser- • Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt viced at an authorized dealer. body) Maintenance-Free Battery •...
Page 618: Air Conditioner Maintenance
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use posts and free of corrosion. •...
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 WARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are tioning components.
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling Air Conditioning Filter Replacement HFO 1234yf — If Equipped (A/C Air Filter) HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- maintenance intervals.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the HVAC housing. Disengage the mid way snap by pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover. Right Side Of Glove Compartment 1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether A/C Air Filter Cover 2 —...
Page 623: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of 9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage the housing. the glove compartment travel stops. 7. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and pointing toward the floor.
Page 624: Windshield Wiper Blades
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®...
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged. Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation CAUTION! Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass...
Page 626 624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip up 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper the release tab on the wiper blade and while holding the blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down with one hand and separating the wiper blade from towards the base of the wiper arm.
Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Installing The Front Wipers 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. 2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper release tab open and the blade side of the wiper facing up and away from the windshield.
Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass. NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first.
Page 629 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the bottom end of the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm onto the glass. Installing The Rear Wiper 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass.
Page 631: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Adding Washer Fluid WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Display Commercially available windshield washer solvents (DID), the DID will indicate when the washer fluid level is are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care low.
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the CAUTION! exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-...
Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 634: Cooling System
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. WARNING! Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- to severe internal engine damage.
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT CAUTION! (Continued) coolant conforming to MS.90032) throughout the life of • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine your vehicle. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Please review these recommendations for using Organic rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant mended and can result in cooling system damage. If (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with OAT...
Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in WARNING! puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Page 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to If an examination of your engine compartment shows no maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS.90032 safely driven.
Page 640: Brake System
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow WARNING! hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly a collision.
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has should be conducted.
Page 642: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be CAUTION! damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
Page 643: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Selection Of Lubricant Drain Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug. Recom- to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to ing Your Vehicle”...
Page 644: Automatic Transmission
642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Parts” in this section for fluid specifications. ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
Page 646: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 • 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 648 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care 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 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. lowed by rinsing.
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Seat Belt Maintenance towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical directly on the mirror. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 652: Fuses
650 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 appro- periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Page 653: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 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. Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
Page 654 652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan 40 Amp Green – Compressor for Air Suspension - If Equipped 40 Amp Green – Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control Pump 40 Amp Green – Starter Solenoid 20 Amp Blue –...
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Interior Lights #1 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Module 30 Amp Pink – Front Wipers 30 Amp Pink – Anti-lock Brakes/Stability Control Module/Valves 20 Amp Blue –...
Page 656 654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Horn – 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port – 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate Control –...
Page 657 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Transmission Control Module/PM Sensor (diesel engine only) – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch – 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Diesel) – 25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors / Powertrain –...
Page 658 656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module – 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steering - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module –...
Page 659 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F90/F91 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats) Selectable – 10 Amp Red Rear Console Lamp - If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter – 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module –...
Page 660: Vehicle Storage
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F103 – 10 Amp Red Cabin Heater (Diesel Ongine Only)/Rear HVAC F104 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center Console) VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 •...
Page 661: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Glove Box Lamp Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Overhead Console Reading Lamps VT4976 Rear Cargo Lamp 214–2 Visor Vanity Lamp V26377 Underpanel Courtesy Lamps Instrument Cluster (General Illumination) Telltale/Hazard Lamp...
Page 662 660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamps (Low Beam) - If Equipped Premium Headlamps (Low/High Beam) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Headlamps (High Beam) - If Equipped 9005 Premium Park/Turn Signal Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Premium Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamps...
Page 663: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 Bulb Number Rear Body Side Tail Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) CHMSL - Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
Page 664: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped WARNING! 1. Open the hood. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of 2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter turn High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the counterclockwise to remove from housing.
Page 665: Front Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 Front Turn Signal 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the 1. Open the hood. front fog lamp housing. 2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter- 3.
Page 666: Rear Tail, Stop, And Turn Signal Lamps
664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar.
Page 667: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Continue removing the trim. 4. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 1 —...
Page 668 666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 5. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter 2 — Backup Bulb Socket clockwise. 6. Remove/replace bulb(s). 7. Reinstall the socket(s) 8.
Page 669: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at 1. The rear license lamps are LED. Service at Authorized Authorized Dealer. Dealer Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 670: Fluid Capacities
668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System* 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 671: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Page 672 670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh •...
Page 673: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 671 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case –...
Page 674 672 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Power Steering Reservoir –...
Page 675: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....676 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ... . .674...
Page 676 674 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change whichever comes first. indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Severe Duty All Models scheduled maintenance.
Page 677 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 675 Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
Page 678 676 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your ve- hicle for police, taxi, fleet, off- road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 679 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 677 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 680 678 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change transfer case fluid. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 681 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 679 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 683: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....683 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 684 682 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .689 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....689 ▫...
Page 685: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 683 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 686: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
684 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 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 687: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 685 In Mexico Contact Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 688: Warranty Information
686 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 689: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 687 MOPAR® PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin- available from an authorized dealer.
Page 690: Publication Order Forms
688 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 691 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 689 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 692 690 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 693 INDEX...
Page 694 692 INDEX About Your Brakes ......471 Side Air Bags ......72 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 695 INDEX 693 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....633 Auxiliary Power Outlet .....263 Disposal .
Page 696 694 INDEX Bulb Replacement ......659 Certification Label......539 Bulbs, Light .
Page 697 INDEX 695 Seating Positions ......89 Inspection ......632 Child Safety Locks .
Page 698 696 INDEX Disposal Electric Remote Mirrors .....131 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....636 Electronic Brake Control System .
Page 699 INDEX 697 Coolant (Antifreeze) .....669 Event Data Recorder ......82 Cooling .
Page 700 698 INDEX Starting ......535 Four Wheel Drive Operation ....438 Flooded Engine Starting .
Page 701 INDEX 699 Fuses ........650 Hazard Warning Flasher ....569 Headlights .
Page 702 700 INDEX Ignition Jump Starting ......583 Key ........14 Illuminated Entry .
Page 703 INDEX 701 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....17 Cargo .......276 Center Mounted Stop .
Page 704 702 INDEX Service .......661 Maintenance Schedule ..... .674 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) .
Page 705 INDEX 703 Multi-Function Control Lever ....166 Recommendation ..... . .608 Synthetic .
Page 706 704 INDEX Pets ........108 Pretensioners Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..500 Seat Belts .
Page 707 INDEX 705 Rear Window Features .....280 Remote Starting Rear Wiper/Washer......280 Uconnect®...
Page 708 706 INDEX Safety Tips ......109 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..58 Schedule, Maintenance .
Page 709 INDEX 707 Tamper Alert ......22 Spare Tire.......511 Security System .
Page 710 708 INDEX Storage ....... .272 Tire Markings ......492 Storage, Vehicle.
Page 711 INDEX 709 Snow Tires ......509 Minimum Requirements ....550 Spare Tire .
Page 712 710 INDEX Turn Signals ......291 Vehicle Loading ......500 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .
Page 713 INDEX 711 Windshield Defroster ..... . .111 Windshield Washers ..... . .177 Fluid .
Page 714 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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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 Owner's Manual

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